Secondary Teacher for German First Language (m/f/d)
Temporary, Full-time · Leipzig
General
Job Start: 01 August 2025
Location: Könneritzstraße 47, 04229 Leipzig, Germany
Contract: full-time (40 h/week), initially fixed-term for 2 years followed by the option of a subsequent employment contract with an infinite duration
In our secondary school about 450 students are learning and preparing for the Cambridge IGCSE and IBDP final exams. Our excellent academic results benchmarked against the International Schools’ Assessment and the IGCSE and IB Diploma international examinations, are proof of the quality education we provide at Leipzig International School. The school is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools as well as the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Your tasks and responsibilities
- Create a safe and stimulating learning environment in which the students can discover and develop their intellectual, physical, social and creative potential
- Promote the motto of our school “learning to be a citizen of the world”, so that students develop the skills to think and act with openness to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals, cultures and communities, and thus develop an international understanding
- Collaboratively plan, adapt, deliver and assess work for your students in parallel with your grade team partners and specialists
- Deliver relevant, current and challenging lessons that will allow students to see how the subject you are teaching them will help them become citizens of the world who can make a difference
- Provide authentic, formative feedback through which your students can improve their skills, knowledge and understanding plus develop their higher order thinking
- Communicate clearly and regularly with parents to keep them informed about class activities and their child’s achievement and progress as well as options beyond our secondary programme
- Develop best practice in the secondary school through sharing expertise, experience and resources
- Work as a contributing member of the secondary school to ensure that all necessary systems and procedures are in place and delivered uniformly
- Work as a contributing member of Leipzig International School to ensure a cohesive approach to learning
Your profile
- A University degree in German, Education or comparable education
- Valid Teaching License
- Effective verbal and written communication skills as well as the use of IT and new technologies
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Proven ability as an excellent teacher
- Experience of working in an internationally-minded and diverse school community is preferred
- Experience with an international curricula is preferred
- Committed to our students and their learning, well-being and safety
- Committed to developing a clear and challenging holistic educational programme for our students
- Positive, encouraging and able to motivate students
- Able to differentiate and deliver a quality learning experience to students with a range of abilities
- Able to create and maintain a climate that promotes high standards of achievement
- Focused on student learning, progression and development
- A team player who is flexible, open to change, solution-oriented, all with a good sense of humour
- Organised, ethical and empathetic
What we offer
- A vibrant, diverse, and supportive school community.
- Opportunities for professional growth in a globally connected environment.
- A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our learners as they grow into confident, internationally-minded individuals.
- Wonderful students who are interested in learning
- A cooperative international team who is student and learner centred
- A dynamic and diverse workplace that continues to develop best teaching and learning practices
- Company benefits such as company pension scheme, supplementary health insurance, moving allowance, JobRad Leasing, financial support for a German language course etc.
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About us
Leipzig International School GmbH (LIS) is a warm and vibrant non-profit educational community dedicated to fostering learning, growth, and global citizenship. Serving nearly 1,100 students from local and international families, our school offers an enriching experience from kindergarten through secondary school, including integrated before- and after-school care. Guided by our motto, "Learning to be a citizen of the world," we celebrate diversity, internationality, and inclusivity, providing a nurturing environment where students thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Supported by a dedicated team of 250 staff members from 37 nations, LIS ensures a stimulating and supportive learning journey for every child, from their first steps into education to achieving university entrance qualifications. Our symbol, the lion, reflects the courage, strength, and resilience we nurture in our students-qualities that empower them to embrace challenges and transform their lives. At LIS, we are proud to inspire a brighter future through education and to foster a community where every individual belongs and grows.
LIS is an inclusive learning community and does not discriminate on the basis of race, skin colour, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status or sexual orientation.
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