Full Time, Permanent

August 1st, 2025

15 November 2024

Introduction
The Inter-Community School Zurich (ICS) is the longest-established international school in the Greater Zurich Area, proudly serving as an IB World School. Nestled in the picturesque village of Zumikon near a nature reserve and just 10 km from Zurich’s old town, ICS has fostered a vibrant community for over 60 years, committed to supporting students’ individual growth, fostering collaboration, and celebrating diversity.


At ICS, we guide our students to reach their highest potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Our Secondary School Teachers play a pivotal role in supporting students as they prepare for the IB examinations and plan their futures. Our teaching philosophy promotes both academic and personal growth, encouraging students to engage deeply in their learning and to feel safe, included, and empowered in all aspects of school life.

Specific Responsibilities

Job Summary
Are you passionate about teaching German in an inspiring international school environment? The Inter-Community School Zurich (ICS), the oldest international school in the Greater Zurich Area, invites applications for a dedicated MYP & DP German Language Acquisition Teacher to join our Secondary School team. Located just outside Zurich, ICS provides an enriching educational experience in a picturesque setting near the Zumikon Nature Reserve.

• Teach engaging MYP and DP German classes across various proficiency levels.
• Develop challenging and inclusive learning activities that cater to the diverse needs of all students.
• Utilize effective classroom management strategies with a focus on academic, social, and emotional learning.
• Integrate technology to support and enhance student learning.
• Provide both formative and summative assessments, with regular, proactive communication with students and parents on learning progress.
• Collaborate with the Head of Department and IB Coordinators to meet curriculum standards.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary projects, extra-curricular activities, and the student well-being programme.

The successful candidate will have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in German Language Education or equivalent, with current teaching qualifications for secondary school.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant classroom experience, ideally within an international and/or IB setting.
• Skills: Strong English communication, classroom management, and organizational skills; adept at integrating technology for learning.
• Certifications: EDK recognition (or willingness to complete the process).
• Soft Skills: Adaptive, imaginative, empathetic, collaborative, mission-driven, and student-centered.

Why Join ICS?

• Community: Be a part of a school with over six decades of commitment to a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• Professional Growth: Enjoy opportunities for personal and professional development in a leading IB World School.
• Compensation: A competitive salary and benefits that reflect the significance of this role.
• In beautiful Switzerland, known for its safety, quality of life, and rich cultural experiences.

Terms and Conditions

The initial contract is for three years and is renewable.

Applications should be addressed to:

Interested candidates should apply via our website with a full letter of application, a statement of personal educational philosophy, a detailed resume/curriculum vitae, and a list of three referees (name & email address). The Head of School reserves the right to apply directly to the writers of open testimonials for confidential statements.


Applications should be addressed in PDF format.


Join ICS and be part of a dedicated team supporting student growth, resilience, and academic success in a welcoming, inclusive environment!


We are looking forward to receiving your application.

The ICS Inter-Community School, situated in Zürich, is a mainstream, mixed gender, all-through school located in Zurich. Established in 1960, the ICS now has over 800 students from 55 nationalities.
At the Primary School level The Inter-Community School covers the following subjects; Mathematics, Reading and Writing, The Arts, and Social Studies,
At the Middle and Secondary School levels, students of the Inter-Community School study English, German, Sciences, Mathematics, French, Spanish, Performing Arts, Design, and Physical Education.
Values and Vision
The Inter-Community School teaches its students to make personal connections to their own learning process, and shows them how to build upon knowledge that they have gained previously. Students are also taught to work as individuals or in groups, teaching them valuable skills that will serve them throughout their lives.
The Inter-Community School believes that its teaching staff should always be striving to learn new methods of education in order to always provide their students with the best possible education. In addition, a high percentage of the school’s staff are International Baccalaureate workshop leaders, who’s special experience help to provide the students with an enriched experience. Teachers are expected to not only support their students academically, but also emotionally, thereby creating a supportive learning environment that keeps students highly motivated and focused.