German Teacher / German Teacheress

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 within a thriving community of 200 students and over 50 staff members. We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School, providing a full international education in English for students aged 3 to 19. In 2020, we were ranked 9th in Switzerland for our IBDP results and listed among the top 50 in Europe.

International School Rheintal is seeking to recruit an outstanding German Teacher (PYP/MYP) for our growing IB international school located in a beautiful region of Switzerland. We actively welcome applications from underrepresented groups in international education and are supportive of families with children. The successful candidate will join our diverse team of dedicated and experienced international school teachers.

About the Role

• Your role: MYP/DP German Teacher
• Workload: 100% Full-time Equivalent
• Start Date: 1st August 2026
• Location: International School Rheintal, Werdenbergstrasse 17, 9470 Buchs, Switzerland
• Closing Date for Applications: 22nd February 2026
• Preliminary Interviews: 3rd - 5th March 2026

Your Profile

Candidates should be highly experienced in teaching German and committed to promoting multilingualism. We seek a strong German B (Language Acquisition) teacher; fluency at a native level would be a significant advantage. We are looking for educators who enjoy working in a diverse team and bring a professional commitment to student-initiated, inquiry-led teaching and learning.

Our supportive international school community is searching for teachers driven to contribute to our thriving environment. Our educators are empowered to learn and grow while receiving full support in creating the best learning opportunities for our students. If this sounds like a place where you can thrive and make a meaningful difference every day, we invite you to consider joining us at ISR—it's an exciting time to be part of our school.

We are Seeking Teachers Who:

• Are aligned with our guiding statements and values
• Are qualified teachers with at least three years of teaching experience (with qualified teacher status or internationally recognized equivalent) and a minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Have significant experience and expertise in teaching German Language B, Language Acquisition in a Senior School environment for ages 11-18
• Promote a well-organized, inspiring, and inquiry-led learning environment that fosters academic and personal excellence
• Exhibit enthusiasm and a positive, empathetic approach to students, colleagues, and the wider community
• Are internationally-minded and committed to the IB philosophy
• Are excited about the potential of technology to enhance teaching and learning for all
• Are dedicated to professional development and improvement
• Engage with and contribute to the full life of the school

We Will Provide:

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

At ISR, we are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive and learn. We are dedicated to 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 activities, who have regular unsupervised contact with children, are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory criminal record checks from both their country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the past ten years.

How to Apply

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