German Language Teacher

The Goethe-Institut Singapore is seeking a qualified teacher of German as a Foreign Language, with an anticipated start date of 1 January 2027 and an employment level of 80-100%. The terms and conditions of employment are governed by local law.

The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation.

Key responsibilities

• Teaching German as a Foreign Language at all CEFR levels, with a particular focus on courses for children and young people aged 7 and above, as well as adults (group and individual courses, primarily face-to-face)
• Preparing and following up on lessons (incl. lesson planning and documentation, managing online course spaces, and related tasks)
• Administering and documenting end-of-course assessments
• Providing individual learning guidance and communicating with learners and parents
• Administering Goethe-Institut examinations at all levels and regularly participating in examiner training and certification
• Participating in teachers meetings and professional development programmes
• Contributing to the development of new course concepts and teaching materials
• Contributing to events for learners of German, course evaluations, participant surveys, and other projects

Our courses are held primarily on weekday evenings (Monday to Friday) and at weekends.

Candidate requirements

• Native speaker of German or proven native-level proficiency in German (C2)
• Relevant university degree and a postgraduate qualification in German as a Foreign Language
• Teaching experience in German as a Foreign Language with children and young people and, ideally, adults, across a range of course formats
• Good working knowledge of commonly used Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Outlook and Teams, or a willingness to develop these skills
• Good knowledge of digital media, teaching tools, and AI applications would be an advantage
• Intercultural competence
• Flexibility and the ability to work effectively under pressure

We offer a varied and rewarding role, a stimulating work environment, and competitive remuneration in line with local market standards and our local salary structure. We look forward to receiving your application.