Part-Time Teacher of German (0.6)

Role Profile: Part-Time Teacher of German (0.6)

Purpose

To teach German across the primary and secondary divisions at the International School Zurich North.

Key Accountabilities 

To deliver outstanding, authentic and engaging German lessons across a range of year groups using effective teaching strategies.

Develop and deploy resources to support high quality student learning, by planning effective teaching programmes which provide exemplary learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom

To collaborate with the languages team to support the development of excellence in teaching and learning, including the preparation, planning, and delivering of student-centered learning activities.

Work with the Head of Languages and the German teaching team to ensure unit planners and schemes of work are prepared, relevant data is tracked to ensure impactful student learning.

Take an active role in the co-curricular and pastoral life of the school.

Evaluate and assess student progress through ongoing observation, providing constructive feedback to students and parents.

Participate in school training sessions and parent-teacher meetings.

Create a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere where every student feels respected and valued. 

Safeguarding Responsibilities

To comply with safeguarding policies, procedures and code of conduct.

To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and student/colleague wellbeing.

To ensure that any safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported appropriately in line with policy.

To engage in safeguarding training when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Undergraduate degree.

A recognised teaching qualification which enables the applicant to teach in Kanton Zurich.

Desirable

Other, relevant, qualifications.

Skills

Essential

Strong organisational skills.

Proven track record of high standards and expectations.

Is an effective team player.

Competence and confidence in the use of IT.

Flexibility and a can do approach.

Ability to build positive. relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.

To employ teaching, learning and assessment strategies which meet pupils’ individual needs and support differentiated learning

Desirable

Experience preparing students for iGCSE and iA-Level examinations and/or the PYP.

Evidence of effective strategies to support a wide range of children/young people needs.

Experience

Essential

Experience of teaching a range of age groups.

Demonstrates a passion for developing own teaching practice and for contributing to the wider professional development of the team.

Experience of planning and delivering interdisciplinary learning.

Desirable

Experience of teaching German in an international school setting.

Local connections and a belief in the value of authentic partnerships in language learning.

Experience of developing assessment practices and procedures in collaboration with colleagues.

Professional learning

Essential

To maintain thorough and current knowledge in the subject area(s)taught.

To maintain a full overview of curriculum developments.

To engage fully with professional learning opportunities, including staff training days, working groups and professional learning communities, even where these fall outside core school hours.

To work collaboratively and support the professional learning of colleagues.

To be genuinely reflective towards one’s practice and pursue consistent improvement.

To engage fully with structures that support professional learning, including appraisal and observation.

Desirable

To engage with evidence and research to direct improvements in teaching and learning and lead personal and colleague professional growth.

Other

Holds an EU or Swiss passport or residence permit

Applications will be considered as they are received, so we encourage early applications.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.