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German Teacher

Updated: Dec 18, 2024


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International School of Zug & Luzern
Closing date: 06 December 2025

 

ABOUT THE SCHOOL


International School of Zug & Luzern (ISZL) is a diverse, close-knit community dedicated to academic and personal excellence, rooted in the values of respect, motivation and achievement. We are one of the largest employers in the canton of Zug, with over 330 employees from almost 40 countries and 1,260 students from over 60 different nationalities. Our vibrant, multicultural and caring community fosters a deep sense of wellbeing.


ISZL is an award-winning co-educational day school in Central Switzerland, founded in 1961. As a non-profit International Baccalaureate® world school for students aged 3 to 18, we offer a comprehensive and rigorous academic programme that connects students to the world around them. 


Find out more at www.iszl.ch 


 

ABOUT THE POSITION


In collaboration with their colleagues, teachers are responsible for planning and implementing an appropriate, school-aligned instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfil their academic and personal potential.


In addition, all teachers participate in our student Personal Development Programme as a Homeroom Teacher or teacher of our MYP ‘Core’ Programme. We also expect all our staff to support an ethos of holistic learning through their support of an after school club, activity or sport. It is also an expectation that staff contribute to our Personal Development Week by leading/and or taking part in a residential trip for at least 5 days in term time with students.

Teachers are expected to meet (or commit to a growth plan to fulfil) the community expectations of both our Professional and  Teaching Standards.


Professional Responsibilities

  • Teach German courses in the High School (which may include MYP, IBDP, AP and/or ISZL courses) and maintain curriculum documentation for these courses.

  • Demonstrate a commitment to student centred and inquiry driven pedagogy.

  • Involve students in planning for their own learning through appropriate and regular assessment;

  • Plan and implement significant units of work within a framework of continuity and progression;

  • Using a variety of different teaching strategies and resources to cater for a variety of different learning situations, abilities, and styles. Experience of UDL planning is an advantage but not essential.

  • Offering regular, written, formative feedback on student progress.

  • Demonstrate effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic, social and emotional dimensions of learning.

  • Participating in Personal Development Week (experiential education trip) and our Personal Development Programme (i.e, teaching PSHE and taking a Homeroom or teaching our MYP ‘Core’ programme).

  • Be able to offer a co-curricular activity or sports team coaching after school as part of our wider programme.

  • Contribute to the smooth running of the school through performing regular duties and being familiar with school policies.

  • Lead by example and partner with students in their engagement with the community, locally, nationally, and internationally.


Working with ISZL Colleagues

  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure departmental and school-wide philosophical alignment.

  • Collaborate within course teams to review, develop and refine the German courses to maximise and enhance student learning.

  • Participate positively in departmental, divisional and schoolwide meetings as appropriate.

  • Engage with colleagues to deepen practice and learn from each other through regular meetings, lesson observations and professional development opportunities.

  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional learning, reading and demonstrate professional curiosity.

  • Demonstrate commitment restorative practices and a culture of both receiving and giving constructive feedback.


Working with parents

  • Engage parents as a true partner in the learning process.

  • Keep parents informed about the learning of their children, and be proactive in communication with parents.

  • Display student work to showcase their learning and accomplishments.

  • Present occasionally at parent evenings.


Desired Qualifications and Experiences

  • Please refer to ISZL’s Candidate Profile

  • The candidate should hold a recognised teaching qualification or certification

  • Candidates must have a Swiss or EU passport/valid Swiss work permit (or be approved for a Swiss work visa).


Salaries and Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits

  • Enhanced pension plan

  • Paid accident insurance and long-term sickness insurance

  • Moving/settling in allowance and hand-in-hand settling support

  • PD opportunities




 

HOW TO APPLY


 Application: ISZL website

 Contact details: recruitment@iszl.ch 


For more information and to apply, please visit our website: https://www.iszl.ch/about-us/work-at-iszl 

 

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