About the School - International School Zurich North:
ISZN is a vibrant and inclusive learning community where every student is empowered to flourish, think boldly, and make a meaningful impact on the world. With a strong vision to nurture confident, compassionate leaders, the school inspires students to think creatively, embrace curiosity, and develop into globally minded individuals. At the heart of ISZN are its core values of kindness, respect, and resilience—guiding students to be empathetic and considerate, to act with integrity towards themselves and others, and to persevere with confidence when facing challenges. Celebrating diversity and fostering a supportive environment, ISZN equips students not only with academic excellence but with the character and mindset to lead positive change in a rapidly evolving world.
Begin an unforgettable educational journey.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced German Teacher to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita:
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.
We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 90 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.
It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.
About the Role:
The German Primary Teacher plays a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning within the primary phase, in a supportive, inclusive, and international school environment. The successful candidate will create a positive and nurturing classroom culture, inspiring curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning in young students while supporting their academic, social, and emotional development through German-language instruction. Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons across the primary curriculum, differentiating learning to meet a range of abilities and linguistic backgrounds, and monitoring student progress with clear and constructive feedback to both students and parents. The role also involves encouraging independence and creativity, and supporting students in developing confidence in spoken and written German. Working collaboratively within a diverse international community, the teacher will contribute fully to the wider life of the school, including events, trips, assemblies, and extracurricular activities, while upholding safeguarding responsibilities and promoting student wellbeing at all times.
This is a permanent position, at 60%-100%.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic educator with proven experience teaching within a primary school environment and a strong track record of planning and delivering engaging lessons across the primary age range. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting students with diverse academic, linguistic, and social needs, alongside the ability to assess, monitor, and effectively support student progress. A recognised teaching qualification suitable for primary education, along with a degree in Education or a related subject and eligibility to teach within an international setting, is essential. You will demonstrate strong knowledge of primary teaching methodologies and child development, excellent classroom management skills, and the ability to motivate and inspire young learners. Strong organisational and communication skills are key, as is the ability to create a warm, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing, paired with a collaborative approach to working within an international and multicultural team, is fundamental to success in this role.
How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date: Sunday 14th June 2026
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
