WE OFFER
- An inspiring bilingual and international educational environment
- The opportunity to contribute your own ideas and help develop our language support programme
- Small learning groups that allow for individual support and targeted language development
- Close collaboration with classroom teachers, grade-level teams and other members of the Primary School team
- A supportive and welcoming working atmosphere with modern learning facilities
- The opportunity to contribute to inclusive education and help children develop confidence in using English
- A 50% part-time position with a competitive salary
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- The position is offered as a sickness absence cover and will end upon the return of the colleague being covered, but no later than 9 July 2027.
YOUR PROFILE
Qualifications and Experience
- A recognised teaching qualification, preferably in primary education, English language teaching or language education, or a relevant degree in Education, TESOL, TEFL or a comparable field
- Excellent English language proficiency, ideally at native-speaker level or equivalent
- Experience teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL) or English language support
- German language skills (B1 or higher)
- Experience working with primary school children, ideally in Grades 1–5
- Knowledge of language acquisition, second-language development and age-appropriate language teaching strategies
- Experience differentiating instruction for learners with varying levels of English proficiency
- Familiarity with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and inquiry-based learning is an advantage
- Good digital skills and confidence in using educational technology to support language learning
Personal Competencies
- A genuine passion for supporting children in their language development
- A sensitive and encouraging approach that builds learners’ confidence and motivation
- The ability to recognise individual strengths, needs and learning progress
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- A flexible, organised and proactive working style
- An interest in bilingual education and working in an international school community
- Openness to new ideas, professional reflection and continuous development
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Language Assessment and Planning
- Assess students’ English proficiency and identify their individual language learning needs.
- Plan and deliver targeted EAL lessons for small groups of students in Grades 1–5, taking into account their different levels of English.
- Set clear and achievable language learning objectives and monitor students’ progress. Develop differentiated learning materials and activities that address students’ varying levels of proficiency.
- Use ongoing assessment and observation to adapt teaching strategies and provide constructive feedback.
- Document students’ language development and contribute to progress reports in accordance with school requirements.
Teaching and Learning
- Deliver engaging, structured and age-appropriate English language lessons that develop students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
- Build students’ vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and confidence in using English in everyday communication and academic contexts.
- Support the development of academic language needed to access learning across the curriculum.
- Use visual aids, stories, games, collaborative activities and hands-on learning to make language acquisition meaningful and motivating.
- Encourage students to communicate, ask questions, express their ideas and participate actively in learning.
- Create opportunities for students to transfer newly acquired language skills into their regular classroom learning.
- Provide a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment in which students feel comfortable taking linguistic risks and learning from mistakes.
Differentiation and Individual Support
- Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of students at different stages of English language acquisition, from beginners to more advanced learners.
- Organise students into flexible small groups according to their language proficiency, learning objectives and individual needs.
- Identify barriers to language development and implement appropriate support strategies.
- Recognise and build on students’ existing language skills and multilingual backgrounds.
- Help students develop independent learning strategies and take increasing responsibility for their language development.
Professional Collaboration
- Work closely with classroom teachers and grade-level teams to align EAL support with current units of inquiry and classroom learning objectives.
- Collaborate with colleagues to identify students who may benefit from additional language support and review their progress.
- Contribute language-learning expertise to curriculum planning and the development of effective strategies for multilingual learners.
- Maintain constructive communication with parents and colleagues regarding students’ language development, where appropriate.
- Reflect on teaching practices, share effective approaches and participate in professional development opportunities.
- Contribute actively to the collaborative and inclusive culture of the Primary School.
INTERESTED?
Please send your application to: jobs@if-koeln.de
