About the German International School Sydney
The German International School Sydney (GISS) is currently seeking an experienced, committed, and passionate Primary School Teacher (Kindergarten to Year 6) to join our team at the start of Term 1 in 2026.
GISS is a dynamic and diverse learning community located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. As one of Australia’s leading international schools, we offer a bilingual education pathway from Preschool through to Year 12, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Our unique curriculum combines the best of German, Australian and international educational traditions, fostering academic excellence, intercultural understanding, and a strong sense of global citizenship. At GISS, students learn in small classes with a high level of individual support, while benefiting from our inclusive, welcoming atmosphere. In the Primary School, teaching is guided by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), which fosters curiosity, agency, and a lifelong love of learning through inquiry-based and transdisciplinary approaches. Teachers work collaboratively across year levels and specialist subject areas to design meaningful learning experiences that connect disciplines, encourage critical thinking, and support students in becoming internationally minded learners.
We are proud of our vibrant community of students, staff, and families from over 25 nationalities, united by a shared passion for learning and cultural exchange. With state-of-the-art facilities, a collaborative teaching culture, and a commitment to innovation, GISS provides a stimulating environment for both students and educators.
Joining our team means becoming part of an inspiring workplace that values professional growth, creativity, and the joy of teaching.
As a bilingual school (English/ German), it is preferable the candidate can teach in both languages of instruction.
Applicants are required to have:
- An appropriate tertiary teacher qualification for Primary School Education
- Right to work in Australia
- Excellent German and English language skills
- Documented history of professional development in a variety of areas (e.g. stage-based teaching, wellbeing, collaboration)
- Current NESA teacher accreditation (or be eligible for accreditation, which requires an appropriate tertiary teacher qualification)
- the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents
- Working with Children Check Clearance
- Experience with, or a strong understanding of, inquiry-based learning and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) is highly desirable.
Important: Applicants need to meet all the above criteria in order to be eligible for this position.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Perform conscientiously and competently the duties, both teaching and non-teaching, as assigned by the Head of Primary or the School Leadership Team.
- Perform such duties as are customarily rostered and shared by all staff, and such other duties as may be agreed upon by the Head of Primary or the School Leadership Team and teacher.
- Take part in professional development activities and other in-service courses provided by the GISS or recommended by the Head of Primary or the School Leadership Team.
- Help foster good relations between parents, the community and the school.
- Help promote a spirit of unity among the staff
- Be actively involved in supporting the school’s co-curricular activities and special events.
- Plan and deliver engaging inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with the curriculum and the principles of the PYP, including transdisciplinary units of inquiry.
- Collaborate closely with year-level colleagues and specialist teachers to design, implement, and evaluate interdisciplinary learning experiences that promote student agency and deep understanding.
- Effectively monitor, assess and report on student performance.
- Report to parents at interview and through written reports.
- Respond to the needs of individual students as required.
- Supervise classes of absent teachers when required.
- Perform playground and bus duty on a regular basis.
- Guide student behaviour positively and maintain a healthy learning environment.
- Attend Parent-Teacher Interviews and Parent Information Evenings when required.
Key descriptors and skills:
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Demonstrated understanding of inquiry-based and student-centred pedagogies, preferably within the IB PYP framework.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the planning and delivery of transdisciplinary units of inquiry.
- Commitment to reflective practice, professional collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Experience fostering student agency, critical thinking, and international mindedness in the classroom.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and colleagues
- Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities
- Being committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population in a bilingual learning environment
- Embracing the culture of a multilingual community in an inclusive, non-selective school
- Experience in teaching students with diverse learning needs is desirable
This position will commence on the 27 January 2026.
Application:
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a cover letter stating the reasons why you are applying for this position;
- a current CV that clearly details experience, particularly in relation to the above skills and abilities;
- any additional information you may wish to submit
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