Primary School Teacher

Job Overview

We are looking for a flexible, innovative, creative and enthusiastic teacher for the bright and enquiring young minds of our primary school students. This position is initially limited to a two- year contract, afterwards there is a possibility of a permanent contract extension. 

Start date: 10th August 2026

Applications should be submitted by the closing date, the school however reserves the right to contact outstanding applicants in advance of this deadline. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, your application has not been successful at this time and we wish you the best for your future endeavours.

Role Description

We need a highly qualified English speaking teacher with a teaching degree / teaching certificate (QTS) in Primary Education. Our class teachers are responsible for teaching all primary subjects apart from art, coding, music, German and physical education, for which we have specialist teachers. Our primary school starts with Year 1 and goes up to Year 4, as secondary school in Germany starts with Year 5. We are a three-form entry primary school and have 12 classes from Year 1-4. Schemes of work are based on the objectives of the German county curriculum for Lower Saxony, lessons will be taught in English using mainly English speaking materials, adapted from UK, US and/or similar English Speaking countries’ curricula. Experience of having taught KS1/2 for at least a few years may be an advantage, but is not essential however. Knowledge of German is not a necessary requirement, but a willingness to learn the basics while living here will be important.

Please address applications to Mrs Maren Clarke, Principal and Head of Primary.

Role Requirements

We are looking for the following essential and/or desirable qualities.

A successful candidate:

· can stimulate our motivated children to achieve high levels of progress to meet the demands of our academically inspired curriculum;

· has outstanding classroom practices with regards to the planning and teaching of lessons (including differentiation);

· is committed to contribute to the curriculum planning and curriculum innovation of our expanding school;

· can effectively monitor, assess, record and report on pupils' progress;

· works well independently as well as in teaching teams;

· has secure IT skills including knowledge of white board and iPad technology;

· is dedicated to contribute to any extra curricula activities;

· has good interpersonal skills and a sense of humour;

· is committed and hard-working.

Please apply directly and upload the following attachments to your documents:

(Please have completed references on your profile.)

Cover letter

CV