German Teacher

Job Overview: German Teacher

Are you a passionate and versatile educator, able to teach German at Secondary level? Would you like to join a supportive, ambitious, and growing international school in the beautiful south of Spain?

Sage College is seeking an enthusiastic and committed German Teacher to join our team from September 2026.

This is a teaching role, delivering German across Key Stage 3 and up to IGCSE level.

We are looking for a teacher who can inspire creativity and artistic confidence, while also developing linguistic proficiency, cultural appreciation, and genuine enjoyment of the German language.

Additional Opportunity: Boarding Houseparent

For candidates who are interested, there is the possibility of taking on an additional role as a Boarding Houseparent within our on-site Boarding School. This role comes with additional remuneration, and accommodation provided on campus.

This combined academic and pastoral role would suit a teacher who enjoys contributing to students’ personal development, well-being, and residential community life.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification.

• Have proven experience teaching German up to IGCSE level.

• Have experience in a UK or international school following the National Curriculum of England & Wales.

• Be a fluent English speaker, with strong German communication skills.

• Spanish is desirable but not essential.

• Hold an EU passport/status or valid TIE/right to work in Spain.

• Demonstrate engaging, student-centered classroom practice and high expectations.

• Be committed to contributing to the wider life of the school (exhibitions, cultural events, trips, school productions, language week, etc.).

• If taking on the Boarding Houseparent role, be supportive, responsible, approachable, and confident working in a pastoral/residential context.

Why Join Sage College?

• A warm and collaborative professional environment.

• Motivated, diverse international student community.

• The opportunity to influence and contribute to department development.

• A modern, expanding school campus.

• The chance to live in a region offering an exceptional Mediterranean lifestyle, with the coast, mountains, culture, and sport close at hand.
  

Application Process

• Please send the following to alexander.wickham@sagecollege.eu

• A letter of application outlining your interest in the role

• (and please indicate if you wish to be considered for the Boarding Houseparent responsibility).

• Your CV, including relevant experience and qualifications.

• Contact details for three referees, including your most recent employer.

Shortlisted candidates will have references contacted prior to interview.

📅 Start Date: September 2026

📅 Applications: Reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications encouraged.

Sage College reserves the right to contact previous employers with prior notice to candidates.