Secondary Teacher for Individuals & Societies (m/f/d)

Leipzig International School; Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Leipzig International School seeks an experienced teacher to foster academic, social, and personal development in students preparing for IGCSE and IB exams. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, a valid teaching license, and skills to thrive in a diverse learning environment. Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive community await.

Leistungen

Professional growth opportunities

Company pension scheme

Supplementary health insurance

Moving allowance

JobRad Leasing

Financial support for a German language course

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Geography, History or comparable.
• Valid teaching license required.
• Proven success in inquiry-focused learning.

Aufgaben

• Create an inspiring learning environment.
• Deliver engaging and relevant lessons.
• Collaboratively plan lessons with colleagues.

Kenntnisse

High proficiency in written and spoken English

Excellent communication skills

Strong ability to differentiate instruction

Collaborative and flexible mindset

Commitment to continuous professional growth

Ausbildung

University degree in Geography, History, or comparable education

Valid teaching license

Jobbeschreibung

General

Job Start:01 August 2025
Location:Könneritzstraße 47, 04229 Leipzig, Germany
Contract:full-time, initially fixed-term for 2 years followed by the option of a subsequent employment contract with an infinite duration

In our secondary school about 470 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 an inspiring learning environment that supports intellectual, physical, social, and creative development.
• Promote international-mindedness by encouraging openness to diverse perspectives, values, and traditions, fostering global citizenship in our learners.
• Collaboratively plan and deliver lessons in partnership with your department colleagues and the entire secondary school team
• Deliver engaging, relevant, and challenging lessons that address the needs of diverse learners and ensure student progress in all areas.
• Provide meaningful feedback to guide learners in developing skills, knowledge, and critical thinking.
• Build strong partnerships with parents through regular communication about student progress, achievements, and opportunities
• Contribute to our school community by sharing expertise, refining practices, and ensuring cohesive systems across the secondary school.
• Work collaboratively within our whole school community to uphold and enrich a unified approach to learning and teaching.

Your profile

We are seeking a candidate who embodies the following qualities and qualifications:

• Educational Background:
  • A University degree in Geography, History or comparable education
  • Valid teaching license.
• Experience:
  • Proven success as an exceptional teacher in an inquiry focused learning environment.
  • Familiarity with international curricula and experience in a diverse, globally-minded school community.
• Skills and Attributes:
  • High proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Excellent communication skills, including effective use of IT and new technologies.
  • Strong ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • A focus on fostering high achievement and student development.
  • Collaborative and flexible mindset with a positive attitude and a sense of humor.
  • Commitment to continuous professional growth and development.
  • Organizational, ethical, and empathetic qualities that inspire trust and respect.
• Passion and Commitment:
  • Dedication to student learning, well-being, and safety.
  • A belief in holistic education that goes beyond academics

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 dynamic and diverse workplace that continues to develop best teaching and learning practice
• Company benefits such as company pension scheme, supplementary health insurance, moving allowance, JobRad Leasing, financial support for a German language course etc.