IB DP German Language & Literature Teacher

Inter-Community School; Zumikon; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited teaching contract (FT/PT)

Pension contributions and social benefi

International working environment

Professional development allowance

EDK recognition support

Job summary

Inter-Community School Zurich is seeking an experienced Secondary Language & Literature Teacher to join the Senior School from 2027. The role focuses on IB Diploma Programme (DP) courses, with potential Language Acquisition teaching.

You will inspire students to become confident communicators and critical thinkers in an international environment. Applicants should hold a teaching qualification and have proven experience at the secondary level, ideally with IB exposure.

Qualifications

• Degree with recognised teaching qualification.
• Proven experience teaching Language & Literature at secondary level.
• Experience with IB Diploma Programme and/or MYP preferred.
• Excellent English communication and classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Teach Language & Literature within the IB framework, particularly DP courses.
• Prepare students for Internal Assessments and IB examinations.
• Design engaging and differentiated units centred on literature and language.
• Assess, track and report student progress per IB and ICS expectations.
• Support students’ social and emotional wellbeing as a teacher and tutor.
• Collaborate within the Language & Literature Department and wider Senior School team.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary learning, co-curricular activities and school life.
• Potentially teach Language Acquisition classes.
• Homeroom/tutor expectations may be part of this role.
• Use technology meaningfully to enhance teaching and learning.

Skills

IB DP experience

Literature teaching

Language acquisition

English proficiency

Education

Teaching qualification

Degree in Literature or related field

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Inter-Community School Zurich is seeking an experienced Secondary Language & Literature Teacher to join the Senior School from 2027. The role focuses on IB Diploma Programme (DP) courses, with potential Language Acquisition teaching.

You will inspire students to become confident communicators and critical thinkers in an international environment. Applicants should hold a teaching qualification and have proven experience at the secondary level, ideally with IB exposure.