Goethe-Institut Glasgow is looking for a Coordinator for Educational Services, starting on 15 January 2026 (or later). The position is in 50 % part time (19,5 hours/week) with the possibility to extend to 100 % full time (100 % = 39 hours/week until 31 December 2026), with extension depending on project funding.
The annual full-time pay equivalent for the position is 30,718.80 GBP.
ABOUT THE GOETHE-INSTITUT
The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global presence. We facilitate international cultural exchange, promote access to the German language and support the unimpeded development of culture and science.
Duties Comprise
- Annual activity planning for Educational Services in Scotland in coordination with Head of Goethe-Institut Glasgow and Head of Language department for Northwest Europe in London
- Lobbying and representation of Educational Services in relevant bodies in the host country, including language policy, and advertisement for German as a Foreign language
- Working with schools with and without German language learning programmes in Scottland, including PASCH-schools, in coordination with the regional office in London
- Preparation and implementation of local and regional projects
- Planning and implementation of professional trainings for German teachers
- Monitoring new trends and developments in the Scottish educational system
- Maintaining partner network contacts in coordination with Head of Goethe-Institut Glasgow
- Organisation and advertisement for the scholarship programme for German teachers in Scottland
- Financial planning and reporting
- Close cooperation with the regional team for Educational Services UK in London
- Supervising interns for Educational Services
Requirements
- Very good professional knowledge in the field of Education and German as a Foreign Language (DaF); relevant professional experience
- Flexibility and reliability
- Self-reliance
- High social and intercultultural skills
- High communication skills and ability to work in a team
- High resilience
- Very good command of German and English
- Good knowledge of MS Office
- Willingness to flexible work time division and business trips
- A valid residency and work permit for UK
We offer
- Regular trainings for professional development
- A varied work environment in a friendly and engaged team for both Scotland and UK
- Payment according to local payment scheme of Goethe-Institut UK including workplace pension
- Employment contract according to local Scottish/UK law
- Excellent technical work place equipment
HOW TO APPLY
Applications until 5 January 2026 will be considered with priority. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A valid work permit for UK is a requirement. Please note that the Goethe-Institut cannot support the process of obtaining visa or work permits.
The Goethe-Institut promotes a diverse work culture. We welcome applications from all cultural and social backgrounds, age, religion, gender, disabilities, or sexual identity. Applications of equal qualification and ability of persons with disabilities will be considered with priority.
Please note that applications which are not submitted in the application form provided will not be considered.
If your first language German, please submit your application in English. If your first language is English, please submit your application in German. Only applications in German or English will be accepted. The job interview will be primarily conducted in the applicant’s second language.
Please enclose any certificates and other references you wish to share in a PDF file.
Application Deadline: 5 January 2026 (or until the position is filled).
Please send your application and any questions referring to the position per e-mail directly to the Head of Goethe-Institut Glasgow:
Hanna Dede
director-glasgow@goethe.de
