Physical Education Teacher (m/f/d)
St. George’s, The British International School - Cologne
Cologne, Germany
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Internal pay scale based on experience (including social and health insurance) + benefits + relocation allowance where applicable
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 12 January 2025
Job overview
St. George’s the British International School, Cologne, Germany.
St. George’s School seeks a well-qualified teacher of Physical Education to work across our Primary and Secondary school, to start as soon as possible.
The School
Serving the international community in Cologne for almost 40 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 850 pupils, aged from 2-18 and representing over 50 nationalities.
The National Curriculum is taught throughout the school, and we offer the IB Diploma in our Sixth form.
One of a group of three schools located across Germany, St. George’s 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 high speed rail service connects Cologne to London, via Brussels.
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a qualified Physical Education Teacher to work within the P.E. Department across all age ranges.
The successful applicant will be a dynamic teacher with experience of enabling pupils to achieve their potential. We are looking for the right balance between experience, enthusiasm and a passion for teaching that will inspire our pupils.
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.
Physical Education is a popular option at IGCSE, and all members of the department contribute to teaching at this level. We introduced the International Baccalaureate Diploma course in Sport and Health Science as an option to our students in Sixth Form, and seek to develop this further over the coming years.
Please download our application pack 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 via the supporting documents link:
- A copy of your degree certificate and teaching qualification.
- The name and contact details for your current or most recent Headteacher
All applicants should hold a valid teaching qualification. We consider a degree in education (e.g. B.Ed./M.Ed./Lehramt), or postgraduate teaching certificate (e.g. PGCE) as valid. English language teaching certificates (e.g. TEFL/IELTS/CELTA) are not sufficient.
Applications should be submitted by the closing date of Sunday, 12th January 2025. 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.
With the new EU General Data Protection Regulation, we are legally obliged to provide you with information regarding how the school, as your potential employer, handles your data. This information is here.
For any inquiries relating to this role, please do not hesitate to contact us directly:
Mr Chris Fraser-Lewis
Recruitment Manager
E-mail: recruitment@stgeorgesschool.com
Tel: 0049 2233 808870
Attached documents
About St. George’s, The British International School - Cologne
- St. George’s, The British International School - Cologne
- Husarenstr. 20
- Cologne
- 50997
- Germany
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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