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Primary Class Teaching Assistant (m/f/d)

Primary Class Teaching Assistant (m/f/d)

St. George’s, The British International School - Cologne

Cologne, Germany

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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
3 July 2022

Job overview

St. George’s the British International School, Cologne, Germany.

St. George's School is looking for a dynamic and caring Primary Class Teaching Assistant to support our Early Years department to start in August.

St. George’s values are: Inspire, Value, Grow, and these are at the core of all we do.

Serving the international community in Cologne for over 30 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 40 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

Located on a new, purpose built campus on the outskirts of Cologne, St. George’s School enjoys direct transport links to the city centre, as well as to the greater area of Cologne-Bonn. 

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 Early Years Class Teaching Assistant to work in our flourishing primary department.

Fluency in English 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 a essential. A strong desire to contribute to the rich pastoral and extra-curricular life of the school will also be an advantage.

The  Early Years Class 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 Early Years Assistant 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. 

We require additional information for your application, please upload the following documents via the supporting documents link:

1.  Your passport information page or ID card

2.  A copy of your degree certificate 

3. Information about your notice period

Applications should be submitted by the closing date of Sunday, 03rd July 2022. 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 inquires relating to this role, please do not hesitate to contact us directly:

Mr. Christopher Fraser-Lewis 

Head of Recruitment & Talent Management

E-mail: recruitment@stgeorgesschool.com

Tel: 0049 2233 808870

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About St. George’s, The British International School - Cologne

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.

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