Primary German Teaching Assistant in Köln bei St George’s The British International School Coloe

St. George's School is looking for a dynamic and caring Primary German Teaching Assistant to support our Primary Department to start in August 2024.

Serving the international community in Cologne for over 40 years, St. George’s School combines an enriching curriculum with family orientated care. The school has grown from small beginnings into a thriving community of over 800 pupils, aged from 2-18 and representing more than 70 nationalities.

The National Curriculum is taught throughout the school; we offer the IB Diploma in our Sixth form.

One of a group of three schools located across Germany, St. George’s Cologne offers the successful applicant an exciting range of opportunities for professional development and growth across the school group.

The Location

Germany’s fourth largest city, Cologne is a dynamic and vibrant cultural centre with a large and diverse international community. Situated in the heart of Europe, Cologne offers a high standard of living as well as numerous opportunities for travel and cultural discovery.

Cologne-Bonn airport is located only 20km from the school, with many daily flights to the UK, and a highspeed rail service connects Cologne to London, via Brussels.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Primary German Teaching Assistant to work in our flourishing primary department.

Fluency in English and German, and familiarity with the English National Curriculum are a prerequisite. A strong desire to contribute to the rich extra-curricular life of the department is also an advantage.

Given the growing and developing nature of the school, flexibility and the desire to support other team members is essential. A strong desire to contribute to the rich pastoral and extra-curricular life of the school will also be an advantage.

The German Teaching Assistant works closely with the Class Teachers to provide stimulating learning opportunities for pupils. They assist with monitoring and guiding pupils academic, social and emotional development as well as their general welfare. The Assistants supports Class teachers in observing children to keep careful track of pupils’ progress and maintain regular dialogue with the Class Teacher.

Please download our job description for detailed information.

Only applications made through the TES online portal will be considered.

Applications should be submitted by the closing date of Sunday, 31st March 2024. The school reserves the right to contact outstanding applicants in advance of this deadline.

St. George’s is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will therefore be subject to enhanced background checks.

For any inquiries relating to this role, please do not hesitate to contact us directly:

Ms Lona Beckers

Recruitment Manager

E-mail: recruitment@stgeorgesschool.com

Tel: 0049 2233 808870

St. George’s, The British International School.

An outstanding teaching opportunity in Germany with schools in Cologne, Düsseldorf Rhein-Ruhr and Munich.

Founded since 1985, St. George’s seeks to enable children to lead a life that makes a difference. The scope for teaching opportunities is impressive with pupils aged 2 to 18 years and a premier boarding facility in Cologne, St. George’s attracts staff from the whole education spectrum. The innovation continues yearly with developments in the facilities, curriculum and staffing.

Joining St. George’s is more than a job. With the opportunity to develop your teaching skills and move between schools it truly offers an attractive career move. Add to this competitive salaries, a generous relocation package and extensive training programme, St. George’s has become a desirable group of schools to join.

Teaching at St. George’s is anchored to the National Curriculum with pupils working toward the IGCSE and further to the IB Diploma. With pupils coming from over 50 nationalities our schools offer a very diverse and rewarding teaching experience. The language of tuition is English and all pupils receive German language tuition. With a maximum of 20 pupils per class, ESL support, SEN support and a collaborative approach St. George’s offers all staff the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Most importantly, St George’s fosters an atmosphere of tolerance and mutual respect, in which each individual is valued. Furthermore, each member of the school community is encouraged to grow and challenge themselves to consistently develop their skills and talents, explore the unknown and aim for excellence.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

Please visit our website www.stgeorgesschool.comfor further information.