Secondary IB German Language & Literature Teacher (m/w/d) - 100%

About the job

ICS Inter-Community School Zurich - Job Description 2027-28
Secondary IB German Language & Literature Teacher (m/w/d) - 100%

About ICS
At the Inter-Community School Zurich (ICS), we are more than a school – we are a community where everyone feels welcome.For over six decades, ICS has been proud to provide first-class education as Switzerland’s oldest international school and a leading IB World School.Located just 10 km from Zurich’s old town, in the scenic village of Zumikon, we are surrounded by nature while being close to the heart of the city.We believe in creating an environment where both students and staff can thrive, grow, and achieve their full potential.

Your Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Secondary German Language & Literature Teacher to join our Senior School team from August 2027.

You will teach German Language & Literature across the Secondary School, with a particular emphasis on the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 and 12), while potentially also teaching German Language Acquisition. You will inspire students through literature, language and culture, helping them become confident communicators, critical thinkers and internationally minded learners.

This role is ideal for an educator who combines strong subject expertise with engaging pedagogy and a genuine commitment to student wellbeing and academic excellence.

What you will do:

• Teach German Language & Literature within the IB framework, particularly DP courses

• Prepare students for Internal Assessments and IB examinations

• Design engaging and differentiated units centred on literature, language and critical thinking

• Assess, track and report student progress in line with IB and ICS expectations

• Support students’ social and emotional wellbeing as a teacher and tutor

• Collaborate within the Language & Literature Department and wider Senior School team

• Contribute to interdisciplinary learning, co-curricular activities and school life

• Potentially teach German Language Acquisition classes

• Tutor (homeroom) expectations may be part of this role 

• Use technology meaningfully to enhance teaching and learning

What you bring :

• Degree in German, Literature or a related field with a recognised teaching qualification

• Proven experience teaching German Language & Literature at Secondary level

• Experience with IB Diploma Programme and/or MYP preferred

• Strong understanding of language learning pedagogy

• Minimum 4 years of recent and relevant Secondary School teaching experience

• Nice to have the EDK recognition

• Experience in an international school environment is an advantage

• Excellent English communication skills

• Strong classroom management and organisational skills

• Experience supporting learners with diverse needs

• Reflective, collaborative and student-centred approach

• Passion for literature, language and intercultural learning

Our Values:

At ICS we are Humble, Welcoming, Committed, Resilient. We work as agile, growth-minded teams who turn ideas into meaningful impact with students at the centre.

What we offer you: terms & benefits

• An unlimited teaching contract, full time or part time

• Attractive pension contributions and social benefits

• A supportive, international and open-minded working environment

• Opportunities for training and a dedicated professional development allowance

• Support in completing the EDK, Swiss teaching recognition for German teachers

• A meaningful role contributing directly to the success of students and our community

Next Steps:

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your application, including your cover letter, CV, diplomas, and references, through our careers portal: https://app.jobportal.abaservices.ch/job-advertisement/icszurich/9eb1a919-ff59-8259-c64a-5a3c566a1404