German Teacher (PYP/MYP) / German Teacher (PYP/MYP)

About Us

Our award-winning ecologically designed campus is situated in the heart of the Rheintal, in Buchs. As a 'small and mighty' not-for-profit international day school, we offer a supportive environment in a thriving school community of 200 students and over 50 staff. We are an International Baccalaureate World School, providing a full international education in English for ages 3 to 19. In 2020, we were ranked 9th in Switzerland for our IBDP results and among the top 50 in Europe.

International School Rheintal is seeking to recruit an outstanding PYP/MYP German Teacher.

About the Role

• Workload: 100% Full-time Equivalent
• Start Date: 1 August 2026
• Location: International School Rheintal, Werdenbergstrasse 17, 9470 Buchs, Switzerland
• Closing Date for Applications: 22 February 2026
• Preliminary Interviews: 3-5 March 2026

Your Profile

We are looking for candidates who are highly experienced in teaching German Language Acquisition (German B) to both fluent and beginner primary-age German speakers. Proficiency in German at a native level is a significant advantage. We seek teachers who are professionally committed to a student-initiated, inquiry-led approach to teaching and learning, and who enjoy collaboration within a diverse team.

Our supportive international school community welcomes teachers who are eager to contribute to a thriving learning environment. We empower our educators to pursue ongoing professional development and provide them with the support needed to create exceptional learning opportunities for our students. If you seek a place where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact every day, then we invite you to join us at ISR. This is an exciting time to be part of our school.

We are seeking teachers who:

• Align with our guiding statements and values
• Are qualified teachers with at least three years of teaching experience (with qualified teacher status or an internationally recognized equivalent) and a minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Possess significant experience and expertise in teaching German Language Acquisition (German B) in the primary and/or middle years
• Promote a well-organized, inspiring, and inquiry-led learning environment
• Exude enthusiasm and demonstrate a positive, empathetic approach to students, colleagues, and the wider community
• Are internationally-minded and committed to the IB philosophy and approach
• Are excited about leveraging technology to enhance teaching and learning for all
• Commit to professional development and improvement
• Engage with and contribute to the vibrant life of the school

We will provide:

• An excellent salary and benefits package
• An opportunity to work in an award-winning campus, set in an area of outstanding natural beauty
• A professionally stimulating and supportive community of local and international educators
• The chance to influence the future design and development of our school

At ISR, we are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive and learn. We prioritize safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, or ethnicity.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last ten years.

How to Apply

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.