Teacher of German as a Foreign Language and Examinations

Goethe-Institut Singapur; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goethe-Institut Singapore seeks a qualified teacher of German as a Foreign Language, with responsibilities spanning CEFR-aligned instruction for children, youth, and adults, including exam administration and course development. Lessons are primarily conducted in the evenings and weekends, with opportunities to contribute to new teaching materials and events.

The role requires a native-level command of German (C2) or equivalent, relevant university and postgraduate qualifications, and

Qualifications

• Native-level German proficiency (C2) required.
• University degree and postgraduate qualification in German as a Foreign Language.
• Teaching experience with children, youth, and adults across formats.
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Outlook and Teams.
• Knowledge of digital media/AI tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach German as a Foreign Language to CEFR levels for children, youth, and adults.
• Plan and follow up on lessons, manage online spaces and related tasks.
• Administer and document end-of-course assessments.
• Provide learning guidance and communicate with learners and parents.
• Administer Goethe-Institut examinations and participate in examiner training.

Skills

Native German (C2)

Teaching experience

Intercultural competence

Flexibility under pressure

Digital media & AI tools knowledge

Education

University degree in German

Postgraduate qualification in German as a Foreign Language

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Goethe-Institut Singapore is seeking a qualified teacher of German as a Foreign Language, with an anticipated start date of 1 January 2027 and an employment level of 80-100%. The terms and conditions of employment are governed by local law.

The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation.

Key responsibilities

• Teaching German as a Foreign Language at all CEFR levels, with a particular focus on courses for children and young people aged 7 and above, as well as adults (group and individual courses, primarily face-to-face)
• Preparing and following up on lessons (incl. lesson planning and documentation, managing online course spaces, and related tasks)
• Administering and documenting end-of-course assessments
• Providing individual learning guidance and communicating with learners and parents
• Administering Goethe-Institut examinations at all levels and regularly participating in examiner training and certification
• Participating in teachers' meetings and professional development programmes
• Contributing to the development of new course concepts and teaching materials
• Contributing to events for learners of German, course evaluations, participant surveys, and other projects

Our courses are held primarily on weekday evenings (Monday to Friday) and at weekends.

Candidate requirements

• Native speaker of German or proven native-level proficiency in German (C2)
• Relevant university degree and a postgraduate qualification in German as a Foreign Language
• Teaching experience in German as a Foreign Language with children and young people and, ideally, adults, across a range of course formats
• Good working knowledge of commonly used Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Outlook and Teams, or a willingness to develop these skills
• Good knowledge of digital media, teaching tools, and AI applications would be an advantage
• Intercultural competence
• Flexibility and the ability to work effectively under pressure

We offer a varied and rewarding role, a stimulating work environment, and competitive remuneration in line with local market standards and our local salary structure.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 27 October 2026.

Please note that, due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.