PRIMARY GERMAN TEACHER - Cologne, Germany

About the Job

Overview

Job Title: Primary German Teacher
Job Location: Cologne, Germany
Start: August 2021

Key Responsibilities
• To always act in the best interests of pupils.
• To support the school’s ethos and aims.
• To act in accordance with school policy and the school’s Code of Conduct.

We are seeking to appoint a qualified German Teacher to teach German at native level within our team of primary teachers. The successful applicant will be a dynamic teacher with experience of enabling pupils to achieve their potential. We are looking for the right balance between experience, enthusiasm and a passion for teaching that will inspire our pupils. Fluency in German and English and familiarity with the German National Curriculum are a prerequisite as is a strong desire to contribute to the rich extra-curricular life of the department.
We offer teachers the ideal working environment to embrace their vocation and grow professionally. The schools’ locations in Germany offer not only a high standard of living, but a range of opportunities for travel, cultural discovery, and personal growth.

Requirements:
All applicants should hold a valid teaching qualification. We consider a degree in education (e.g. B.Ed./M.Ed./Lehramt), or postgraduate teaching certificate (e.g. PGCE) as valid. English language teaching certificates (e.g. TEFL/IELTS/CELTA) are not sufficient..
Teaching and Learning Responsibilities
• To teach an approximately 80% teaching timetable, with 20% of time dedicated to preparation.
• To maintain the highest standards of practice in planning, preparation, monitoring, assessment, reporting and feedback, in accordance with school and departmental policy.
• To employ teaching, learning and assessment strategies which meet pupils’ individual needs and support differentiated learning.
• To create clear, challenging, and achievable expectations for pupils.
• To create a secure learning environment, based on mutual trust and respect, in which pupils feel safe to explore and take risks.
• To ensure that all pupils make progress relative to their prior attainment and potential.
• To maintain a stimulating and well-maintained learning environment, paying due care and attention to the quality of resources and dis-plays.

Salary :
The school operates a salary scale based on experience. Teaching salaries range from €35,000 to €54,000 gross per annum. Tax and other deductions vary depending on your personal situation. Social security contributions include health, pension, unemployment, and disability insurance.

Relocation :
We offer a relocation allowance of €1500 gross to support your move to Germany. Given the wide range of different accommodation options available, we do not find accommodation on your behalf. However, we will provide you with guidance and support in finding housing, as well as support in making your first steps living in Germany.

Holiday
The school operates on a British term system, with three terms in the year. The school has a 36 week calendar. Typically, there are 3 weeks holiday at Christmas and Easter, 6 weeks in summer, plus one week in October, February and May for half term. There are also numerous religious and public holidays throughout the year.

Interested applicants are requested to send their letter of interest and CV to arsalanmureed@englishrec ruitment.com

Arsalan Mureed

Recruitment Specialist

English Today Recruitment

arsalanmureed@englishrec ruitment.com

Brno, Czech Republic | Europe

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