Head of German Teaching Department

Gfw; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Inspiring work environment

Key role in shaping the teaching department

Job summary

A language education company in Chennai seeks a Head of Teaching Department to lead and develop its teaching staff. The ideal candidate will have several years of teaching experience, proven leadership abilities, and must be proficient in the German language (minimum C1). This full-time role offers professional development opportunities in a supportive environment focused on educational quality.

Qualifications

• Several years of teaching experience, ideally in language education or adult training.
• Proven ability to lead, coordinate, and motivate teaching teams.
• Commitment to maintaining high educational quality and standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate teaching staff and ensure optimal course assignments.
• Develop and implement teacher management structures and processes.
• Conduct and supervise language examinations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Team coordination

Native-level German proficiency

Very good English skills

Job description

At GfW, we pursue the goal of promoting social mobility and see education as the key to personal and professional development. We have the expertise in teaching German language to adult learners in a relaxed and friendly learning environment. Our courses are offered in-person, with a strong focus on practical language application.

Our Indian subsidiary for German language courses and examinations, DeutschPro Chennai, is currently looking for a motivated Head of Teaching Department to join the on-site team full-time.

Location: Chennai

Responsibilities

• Coordinate teaching staff and ensure optimal course assignments
• Develop and implement teacher management structures and processes
• Build and maintain a pool of qualified teachers, including conducting recruitment interviews
• Establish and manage a pool of examiners for our language examinations and coordinate their assignments
• Teach 1–2 courses per month to stay closely connected to classroom practice
• Conduct and supervise language examinations

Requirements

• Several years of teaching experience, ideally in language education or adult training
• Proven ability to lead, coordinate, and motivate teaching teams
• Strong organizational skills and a structured, solution-oriented way of working
• Experience in recruitment and teacher development is a strong advantage
• Familiarity with examination procedures and examiner management is an asset
• Native-level German language proficiency (minimum C1) is an absolute requirement
• Very good English language skills
• Commitment to maintaining high educational quality and standards

Personal Qualities

• Leadership skills with a collaborative mindset
• High sense of responsibility and hands‑on mentality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability and integrity

We Offer

• A key role in shaping and leading the teaching department
• Opportunity to actively build structures and contribute your own ideas
• Professional development opportunities within an international education group
• An inspiring work environment with meaningful societal impact (education & skilled workforce development)

Curious?

We look forward to receiving your application, including your availability and desired start date!