Supply / Substitute Teacher in Primary School (m/f/d)

Temporary, Full-time · Leipzig

General

Job Start: 01 August 2025
Location: Könneritzstraße 47, 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

As the Supply Teacher you will cover in classes in primary school for colleagues who are absent from school. Sometimes these will be planned absences for example when teachers attend professional development courses and sometimes they will be last minute when a teacher is sick.

Create a safe and stimulating learning environment in which the students can discover and develop their intellectual, physical, social and creative potential
Keep a well-managed and safe classroom
Provide authentic, formative feedback through which students can improve their skills, knowledge and understanding and develop their higher order thinking
Contribute to the work of the primary school as a whole
Be part of the primary school initiative to further develop teaching and learning in all subjects and classrooms
Engage in the life of the International School in this exciting city

Your profile

A University degree in (Primary) Education or comparable
High competency in written and spoken English
German language skills (B2) is a plus
Effective verbal and written communication skills as well as the use of IT and new technologies
Experience of working in an internationally-minded and diverse school community is preferred
Committed to our students and their learning, well-being and safety
Committed to developing a clear and challenging holistic educational programme for our students
Positive, encouraging and able to motivate students
Able to differentiate and deliver a quality learning experience to students with a range of abilities
Able to create and maintain a climate that promotes high standards of achievement
Focused on student learning, progression and development
A team player who is flexible, open to change, solution-oriented, all with a good sense of humour
Organised, ethical and empathetic

What we offer

Wonderful students who are interested in learning
A cooperative international team who is student and learner centred
Ongoing internal and external professional development
A dynamic and diverse workplace that continues to develop best teaching and learning practices
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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