Primary Learning Inclusion Teacher

Job Start: 01 January 2026

Positions: 1

Location: Könneritzstraße 47, Leipzig, Germany

Contract: full-time, initially fixed-term for 2 years followed by the option of a subsequent employment contract with an infinite duration

Our primary school offers a high-quality education programme for over 340 children aged 6 to 11. It supports each student's personal, social, academic, physical and emotional development in an internationally oriented context. In our primary school an international curriculum is used to ensure that we provide a clear and consistent curriculum that appropriately challenges the students.

• Foster a safe and stimulating learning environment where learners can develop intellectually, physically, socially, and creatively.
• Promote our school's motto of "learning to be a citizen of the world" by cultivating openness to diverse perspectives, values, and traditions, fostering global citizenship.
• Provide tailored learning support and interventions to maximize achievement and well-being.
• Collaborate with teaching teams to build their capacity for understanding and responding to individual strengths and needs.
• Conduct student assessments using standard tools to identify learning needs and guide interventions.
• Develop and monitor Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) to support the learning and growth of students with additional needs.
• Deliver flexible teaching models, including small group instruction, collaborative teaching, and in-class support, to meet diverse student needs.
• Work closely with class teachers, the Learning Inclusion team and our families to create a coordinated, holistic approach to supporting student success.
• Share expertise and resources to enhance best practices in the primary school.
• Contribute to a unified school-wide approach, ensuring all systems and procedures are effectively implemented.

We are looking for a dedicated professional with:

• Qualifications:
• A degree in Special Education and a valid teaching license.
• Experience:
• Familiarity with internationally-minded and diverse school communities.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing support programs for students with a range of learning abilities.
• Some leadership experience preferred.
• Skills and Attributes:
• High competency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication skills, including proficiency with IT and new technologies.
• Strong ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of individual learners.
• A focus on fostering high standards of student achievement and personal development.
• A collaborative, flexible, and solution-oriented mindset, complemented by a sense of humor.
• Organizational skills and a commitment to ethical and empathetic practices.
• Commitment:
• Passion for student learning, well-being, and safety.
• Dedication to developing holistic educational programs that challenge and support every child.

• Wonderful students who are interested in learning
• A cooperative international team who is student and learner centred
• Ongoing internal and external professional development
• A dynamic and diverse workplace that continues to develop best teaching and learning practices
• Company benefits such as company pension scheme, supplementary health insurance, moving allowance, JobRad Leasing, financial support for a German language course etc.

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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.