Primary German Teacher
St. George’s School seeks a well-qualified professional to teach in our flourishing primary department, to start in August 2025, if available.
The School
Serving the international community in Duisburg-Düsseldorf for over 20 years, St. George’s School combines an enriching curriculum with family orientated care. The school has grown from small beginnings into a thriving community of over 650 pupils, aged from 2-18 and representing a broad range of nationalities.
The British National Curriculum is taught throughout the school, and we offer the IB Diploma in our Sixth Form.
One of a group of three schools located across Germany, St. George’s offers the successful applicant an exciting range of opportunities for professional development and growth across the school group.
The Location
Located on a new, purpose built campus in the heart of Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region, St. George’s School enjoys direct transport links to the cities of Düsseldorf and Duisburg, as well as to the greater Rhine-Ruhr area.
Germany’s sixth largest city, Düsseldorf is a dynamic and vibrant cultural centre, with a large and diverse international community. Situated in the heart of Europe, Düsseldorf offers a high standard of living, as well as numerous opportunities for travel and cultural discovery.
Düsseldorf airport is located only 15km from the school, with many daily flights to the UK, and high speed rail services connect Düsseldorf to a wide range of European destinations.
The Role
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 both German, with a familiarity of the National Curriculum are a prerequisite. A strong desire to contribute to the rich extra-curricular life of the department is also an advantage.
Please download our application pack for detailed information.
Only applications made through the TES online portal will be considered.
We require additional information for your application, please upload the following documents via the supporting documents link:
* A copy of your degree certificate and teaching qualification.
* The name and contact details for your current or most recent Headteacher
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.
St George’s is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will therefore be subject to enhanced background checks. Furthermore, we are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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For any inquiries relating to this role, please do not hesitate to contact us directly:
E-mail: recruitment@stgeorgesschool.com
Tel: 0049 2233 808870