Secondary Teacher for Science

**General**: **Job Start**:01 August 2025 **Location**:Könneritzstraße 47, 04229 Leipzig, Germany **Contract**:full-time/part-time, initially fixed-term for 2 years followed by the option of a subsequent employment contract with an infinite duration In our secondary school about 470 students are learning and preparing for the Cambridge IGCSE and IBDP final exams. Our excellent academic results benchmarked against the International Schools’ Assessment and the IGCSE and IB Diploma international examinations, are proof of the quality education we provide at Leipzig International School. The school is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools as well as the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. **Your tasks and responsibilities**: - **Create an inspiring learning environment** that supports intellectual, physical, social, and creative development. - ** Promote international-mindedness** by encouraging openness to diverse perspectives, values, and traditions, fostering global citizenship in our learners. - ** Collaboratively plan and deliver lessons** in partnership with your department colleagues and the entire secondary school team - ** Deliver engaging, relevant, and challenging lessons** that address the needs of diverse learners and ensure student progress in all areas. - ** Provide meaningful feedback** to guide learners in developing skills, knowledge, and critical thinking. - ** Build strong partnerships with parents** through regular communication about student progress, achievements, and opportunities - ** Contribute to our school community** by sharing expertise, refining practices, and ensuring cohesive systems across the secondary school. - ** Work collaboratively within our whole school** **community** to uphold and enrich a unified approach to learning and teaching. **Your profile**: - ** Educational Background**: - A University degree in Science with focus on Biology or comparable education - a valid teaching license. - ** Experience**: - Proven success as an exceptional teacher in an inquiry focused learning environment. - Familiarity with international curricula and experience in a diverse, globally-minded school community. - ** Skills and Attributes**: - High proficiency in written and spoken English. - Excellent communication skills, including effective use of IT and new technologies. - Strong ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. - A focus on fostering high achievement and student development. - Collaborative and flexible mindset with a positive attitude and a sense of humor. - Commitment to continuous professional growth and development. - Organizational, ethical, and empathetic qualities that inspire trust and respect. - ** Passion and Commitment**: - Dedication to student learning, well-being, and safety. - A belief in holistic education that goes beyond academics. **What we offer**: - A vibrant, diverse, and supportive school community. - Opportunities for professional growth in a globally connected environment. - A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our learners as they grow into confident, internationally-minded individuals. - Wonderful students who are interested in learning - A dynamic and diverse workplace that continues to develop best teaching and learning practice - Company benefits such as company pension scheme, supplementary health insurance, moving allowance, JobRad Leasing, financial support for a German language course etc. **About us**: Leipzig International School GmbH (LIS) is a warm and vibrant non-profit educational community dedicated to fostering learning, growth, and global citizenship. Serving nearly 1,100 students from local and international families, our school offers an enriching experience from kindergarten through secondary school, including integrated before - and after-school care. Guided by our motto, _"Learning to be a citizen of the world,"_ we celebrate diversity, internationality, and inclusivity, providing a nurturing environment where students thrive academically, socially, and personally. Supported by a dedicated team of 250 staff members from 37 nations, LIS ensures a stimulating and supportive learning journey for every child, from their first steps into education to achieving university entrance qualifications. Our symbol, the lion, reflects the courage, strength, and resilience we nurture in our students—qualities that empower them to embrace challenges and transform their lives. At LIS, we are proud to inspire a brighter future through education and to foster a community where every individual belongs and grows. LIS is an inclusive learning community and does not discriminate on the basis of race, skin colour, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status or sexual orientation.