Our school

The German Saturday School Brighton & Hove is a place for children from German-speaking or bilingual families who want to deepen their language skills, make friends and experience German culture together.

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Welcome to us!

With us, children learn German with joy, creativity and in a friendly community. We combine language, culture and playful learning so that children can sustainably strengthen their knowledge of German and at the same time have fun together.

Playful learning & language support

Every Saturday morning we meet to speak, read and write German in lively, teaching units – playfully and enjoy the language. Our experienced, native-speaking teachers use modern methods and integrate music, theatre, games and stories into the classroom.

Family Community

Our groups are small and familiar, so that each child is encouraged individually. Parents, children and teachers shape everyday school life together. The school lives from participation with a strong voluntary commitment, which creates a lively community.

Cultural diversity

In addition to language lessons, we celebrate German traditions such as Lantern Festival, Nicholas, Easter and other festivals of the year. In this way, the children not only get to know the language, but also the culture in a playful way. Creative projects and activities connect language and culture in a sustainable way.

Age-appropriate offering

Our groups are aimed at children aged around 3 to 14 years. Over the school year, we offer 30 teaching days, divided into three terms (autumn, winter, spring). In addition, the children have the opportunity to prepare for the GSCE.

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Leadership Approach

The German Saturday School is a parents’ initiative and is therefore dependent on parents getting involved and taking on many important tasks to keep the school running.

Help is always welcome, for example for the door service at the entrance every Saturday, for planning celebrations, and also designing the teaching concept for our groups.

Committee

Chair/Chairman
Inka Barnett

Co-chair/2. chairman
Robin Schlochtermeier

Enrolment/New members
Morgaine Goss

Our Teachers

Our dedicated team consists of qualified and experienced educators and teachers who are native German speakers. In addition to our teachers, parent helpers, students and students are available for support. We attach great importance to the continuous further training of our teachers and offer specialist knowledge and training as part of our school and the Association of German Saturday Schools (VDSS).

Volunteer and Jobs

Here is an overview of our voluntary work, as well as paid teachers and assistants.

Volunteer

We are always happy when parents want to get involved in school and have ideas.

Would you like to share your thoughts and suggestions with us? Everything from suggestions for projects, activities or support offers to cake baking and helping out at school festivals is welcome.
Any support, big or small, is valuable.

Jobs

Requirements for teachers and assistants:
Assistants support the teachers during the lesson

✓ Self-initiative and enjoy working with children✓ Applicants should be German native speakers (or second-speakers at a correspondingly high level)✓ Willingness to do a DBS check✓ Willingness to work as a freelancer we are happy to offer help)

Requirements for teachers:
Teachers for Children’s Classes
✓ Educational background or experience in child and youth work is desired. However, pedagogical training is not absolutely necessary.

Want to join?

In order to be able to respond to the individual needs of the children, we are dependent on the help of the parents. If someone enjoys being available as a permanent group helper, we really appreciate it!

Policies

The DSS Brighton & Hove attaches great importance to the well-being and safety of their students. There are clear guidelines and procedures that ensure that everyone at the school feels safe and comfortable.