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 in a thriving school community of 200 students and over 50 staff. We are proud to be 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 German Teacher (PYP/MYP) for our growing IB international school in a beautiful region of Switzerland. We actively welcome applications from underrepresented groups in international education and are supportive of the needs 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: 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 highly experienced candidates passionate about teaching German and committed to promoting multilingualism. A strong candidate should ideally be a native German speaker or have native-level proficiency. We seek teachers who thrive in diverse teams and who uphold a professional commitment to student-initiated, inquiry-led teaching and learning.

At our supportive community, you will experience an international school environment dedicated to fostering excellence. Our teachers are empowered to learn, develop, and create exceptional learning opportunities for our students. If this resonates with you and you are eager to make a positive impact in a thriving school, then we invite you to join us during this exciting time at ISR.

We are seeking teachers who:

• Are aligned with our guiding statements and values
• Are qualified teachers with at least three years of teaching experience and hold a bachelor's degree or an internationally recognized equivalent
• Possess significant experience and expertise in teaching German Language B, Language Acquisition in a senior school (ages 11-18)
• Promote an organized, inspiring, and inquiry-led learning environment focused on academic and personal excellence
• Display enthusiasm and a positive, empathetic approach to students, colleagues, and the broader community
• Are internationally-minded and committed to the IB philosophy and approach
• Are excited about harnessing technology to enhance teaching and learning processes
• Are dedicated to professional development and continuous improvement
• Engage with and contribute to the full life of the school

We will provide:

• An excellent salary and benefits package
• The opportunity to work on an award-winning campus in an area of outstanding natural beauty
• A professionally stimulating and supportive local and international community environment
• The 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 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 your country of residence or birth and any country of residence within the past 10 years.

How to Apply

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