Secondary School Teacher for Learning Support & English (mfd)

General

Job Start: 01 August 2026
Contract:part-time or full-time fixed-term for two years
Location:KönneritzstraßeLeipzig Germany

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

General

• Create a safe inspiring and inclusive learning environment that supports the intellectual physical social and creative development of all learners.
• Promote international-mindedness by fostering openness to diverse perspectives values and traditions encouraging students to act as engaged global citizens.
• Plan prepare and deliver engaging relevant and challenging learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse learners and support their holistic growth.
• Provide meaningful ongoing feedback to help learners reflect set goals and develop skills knowledge and critical thinking.
• Collaborate with the learning community to uphold and enrich a shared approach to learning teaching and student well-being.
• Build positive partnerships with parents through regular transparent communication about student progress achievements and next steps

Learner Provision

• Develop caring and respectful relationships with learners that nurture confidence curiosity and independence.
• Design purposeful learning experiences that balance direct instruction guided inquiry collaboration and individual reflection.
• Create a classroom culture that values diversity encourages risk-taking and celebrates learning progress.
• Provide authentic formative feedback that supports learners in deepening their understanding and developing higher-order thinking skills.

Collaboration with Staff

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistency coherence and impact in learning across subjects and year levels.
• Work in partnership with the Secondary learning support team and school counsellors to meet the needs of individual learners.
• Engage in continuous professional learning reflecting on and refining your own practice to enhance student outcomes.
• Contribute to a professional culture built on collaboration reflection and innovation in teaching and learning.

Communication and Meetings

• Participate actively in departmental section and whole-school meetings.
• Communicate regularly and thoughtfully with parents about student progress and well-being.
• Take part in parent-student-teacher conferences parent evenings and other school events as required throughout the year.

Resources Management

• Follow school and departmental procedures for maintaining and requesting teaching resources.
• Seek opportunities to enrich learning by incorporating new and diverse materials and experiences from within and beyond the LIS learning community.

Strategic Leadership

• Model the values and guiding statements of the school in daily practice.
• Share examples of effective teaching and learning to support colleagues and promote best practice.
• Contribute to school development initiatives including curriculum design and review as part of ongoing school improvement efforts.

Your profile

Educational Background

• A University degree in Psychology and Secondary Education or comparable education
• A University degree in English Language and Literature will be a plus
• 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
• The chance to engage in the life of the International School in the beautiful city of Leipzig; a historic green vibrant university city that is safe well-connected and in the cultural heart of Europe
• Company benefits such as company pension scheme supplementary health insurance moving allowance JobRad leasing financial support for a German language course etc. (Awarded the designation of a Socially Responsible Employer)

About us

Leipzig 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 students qualities 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 gender gender expression age national origin ancestry disability marital status or sexual orientation.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1