Supply / Substitute Teacher in Secondary School

Leipzig International School; Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A vibrant international school in Leipzig is seeking a Supply Teacher to cover classes for absent colleagues. You will foster a stimulating environment that encourages student learning and development. The ideal candidate holds a University degree in Education and has strong English communication skills. This position involves collaboration with a dedicated international team in an enriching educational setting.

Leistungen

Ongoing professional development

Company pension scheme

Supplementary health insurance

Moving allowance

German language course financial support

Qualifikationen

• Commitment to student learning well-being and safety.
• Prepared to develop a holistic educational programme.

Aufgaben

• Cover classes for absent colleagues.
• Create a stimulating learning environment.
• Provide formative feedback to students.

Kenntnisse

High competency in written and spoken English

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Experience working in diverse school community

Ability to motivate students

Organisational skills

Ausbildung

University degree in Education or comparable

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Job Start: 01 August 2025

Location: Knneritzstrae 47 Leipzig Germany

Contract: full-time (40h) initially fixed-term for 2 years followed by the option of a subsequent employment contract with an infinite duration

Your tasks and responsibilities

As the Supply Teacher you will be asked to cover in classes in secondary school for colleagues who are absent from school. Sometimes these will be planned absences for example when teachers attend professional development courses and sometimes they will be last minute when a teacher is sick.

• Create a safe and stimulating learning environment in which the students can discover and develop their intellectual physical social and creative potential
• Keep a well-managed and safe arts classroom
• Provide authentic formative feedback through which your students can improve their skills knowledge and understanding plus develop their higher order thinking
• Contribute to the work of the Secondary School as a whole
• Be part of the Secondary School initiative to develop teaching and learning in all subjects and classrooms
• Engage in the life of the International School in this exciting city

Your profile

A University degree in Education or comparable

• High competency in written and spoken English
• Effective verbal and written communication skills as well as the use of IT and new technologies
• Experience of working in an internationally-minded and diverse school community 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

• Wonderful students who are interested in learning
• A cooperative international team who is student and learner centred
• Ongoing internal and external professional development
• 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.

About us

L eipzig International School GmbH (LIS) is a warm and vibrant non-profit educational community dedicated to fostering learning growth and global citizenship. Serving nearly 1100 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 studentsqualities 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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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1