Supply / Substitute Teacher in Secondary School

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

Zusammenfassung

An international educational institution in Leipzig is seeking a Supply Teacher to cover classes in secondary school. Responsibilities include creating a stimulating learning environment, providing feedback, and contributing to school initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a University degree in Education and be proficient in English, with a commitment to fostering student well-being and a collaborative attitude. This full-time position offers extensive benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Leistungen

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Moving allowance

JobRad leasing

Support for German language course

Qualifikationen

• High proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Experience in an internationally-minded school community is preferred.
• Organized, ethical, and empathetic.

Aufgaben

• Cover classes for absent colleagues in secondary school.
• Create a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Provide authentic formative feedback to students.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Understanding of IT and new technologies

Student well-being and safety

Positive and motivational attitude

Ability to differentiate instruction

Team player

Ausbildung

University degree in Education

Jobbeschreibung

General

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 indefinite duration

Your tasks and responsibilities

As the Supply Teacher, you will cover classes in secondary school for colleagues who are absent. This may include planned absences, such as professional development, or last-minute sick leave.

• Create a safe and stimulating learning environment for students to develop their intellectual, physical, social, and creative potential.
• Maintain a well-managed and safe arts classroom.
• Provide authentic formative feedback to help students improve their skills, knowledge, and understanding, and to develop higher-order thinking.
• Contribute to the overall work of the Secondary School.
• Participate in initiatives to develop teaching and learning across all subjects and classrooms.
• Engage actively in the life of the International School and the local community.

Your profile

A University degree in Education or comparable qualification

• High proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Effective communication skills and familiarity with IT and new technologies.
• Experience in an internationally-minded and diverse school community is preferred.
• Commitment to student well-being, safety, and learning.
• Ability to develop a challenging and holistic educational program.
• Positive, encouraging, and motivational attitude.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for students with varying abilities.
• Ability to foster a climate of high achievement.
• Focus on student progress and development.
• Team player, flexible, open to change, solution-oriented, with a good sense of humor.
• Organized, ethical, and empathetic.

What we offer

• Dedicated students eager to learn.
• A cooperative, international, and learner-centered team.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A dynamic, diverse workplace committed to best teaching practices.
• Benefits such as pension scheme, health insurance, moving allowance, JobRad leasing, and support for a German language course.

About us

Leipzig International School GmbH (LIS) is a vibrant non-profit community committed to fostering learning and global citizenship. Serving nearly 1100 students from diverse backgrounds, LIS offers education from kindergarten to secondary school, including after-school care. Our motto, "Learning to be a citizen of the world," reflects our celebration of diversity, internationality, and inclusivity, providing a nurturing environment for all students to thrive.

Supported by 250 staff from 37 nations, LIS ensures a supportive learning journey for every child. Our symbol, the lion, embodies courage, strength, and resilience, qualities we nurture in our students. We are proud to inspire a brighter future through education and community.

LIS is committed to inclusion and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, nationality, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Key Skills: Ab initio, Facilities Management, Hotel Front Office, Data Analysis, Brokerage

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1