Primary Classroom Teacher (m/f/d)

Temporary, Full-time · Leipzig

General

Job Start: 01 August 2025
Positions:
Age Group of children: There are vacant positions in the Lower and Upper Primary School
Location: Könneritzstraße 47, 04229 Leipzig, Germany
Contract: full-time, initially fixed-term for 2 years followed by the option of a subsequent employment contract with an infinite duration

Our primary school offers a high-quality education programme for over 330 children aged 6 to 11. It supports each student’s personal, social, academic, physical and emotional development in an internationally oriented context. In our primary school an international curriculum is used to ensure that we provide a clear and consistent curriculum that appropriately challenges the students.

Your tasks and responsibilities

Create an inspiring learning environment that supports intellectual, physical, social, and creative development.
Promote international-mindedness by encouraging openness to diverse perspectives, values, and traditions, fostering global citizenship in our learners.
Collaboratively plan and deliver lessons in partnership with your grade-level team and subject specialists.
Deliver engaging, relevant, and challenging lessons that address the needs of diverse learners and ensure student progress in all areas.
Provide meaningful feedback to guide learners in developing skills, knowledge, and critical thinking.
Build strong partnerships with parents through regular communication about student progress, achievements, and opportunities.
Contribute to our school community by sharing expertise, refining practices, and ensuring cohesive systems across the primary school.
Work collaboratively within our whole school community to uphold and enrich a unified approach to learning and teaching.

Your profile

We are seeking a candidate who embodies the following qualities and qualifications:
- Educational Background:
  - A degree in Primary Education and a valid teaching license.
- Experience:
  - Proven success as an exceptional classroom 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
Company benefits such as company pension scheme, supplementary health insurance, moving allowance, JobRad Leasing, financial support for a German language course etc.

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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 1,100 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 (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status or sexual orientation.

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We are looking forward to your application!

Thank you for your interest in the Leipzig International School gGmbH. Please fill out the following form. If you face any difficulties uploading your data, please contact us via email: hr@lis.school