Start date: 15.04.2024 (or later)
The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with global outreach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural co-operation. We convey a comprehensive picture of Germany by providing information on Germany's cultural, social and political life. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community.
The Goethe-Institut is looking for a Project Coordinator (m/f/d) for Educational Services to start on 15.04.2024 (or later). The successful applicant will be offered a temporary contract for 2 years.
Employment will be full-time with 39 hours per week. The position will be remunerated at £32,880 p.a. in accordance with the current remuneration scheme for local staff at the Goethe-Institut London. Annual Leave starts with 26 days plus Bank Holidays. This increases depending on length of service. The Goethe-Institut also offers a contributory pension scheme.
Duties Comprise:
- Organisational support and implementation, including preparation and follow-up, of projects for educational services within the framework of Gimagine (e.g. school visits, tour planning, motivational programmes for pupils, competitions, information events, visitor trips, author readings, etc.).
- Organisational and conceptual support and implementation of prefessional development programmes and training for German language teachers
- Conception and creation of teaching materials and didactic materials with the local team in the UK in coordination with Goethe-Instituts in Europe
- Organisation of and participation in fairs and conferences
- Budget monitoring and planning, administration, and reporting
- Administrative and organisational tasks (providing information and advice, maintaining and establishing contacts, supporting the Head of Language Department)
- Close cooperation with the Advisor for German in the UK and with the Educational Services team
- Cooperation with the Goethe-Instituts in Europe
Requirements:
- Knowledge of the UK education system
- Thorough expertise in the fields of education and German as a foreign language, including professional experience
- Experience as a trainer for professional development
- Experience in the creation of teaching and training materials
- Proven experience in project management
- Flexibility and reliability
- Ability to work independently
- Strong social and intercultural skills
- Team and communication skills
- High resilience
- Very good knowledge of German and English
- Very good IT skills: MS Office, digital learning platforms
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Willingness to undertake business trips in the UK and abroad
Application:
Please note: the successful candidate must be in possession of a valid work permit for the UK.
Please note: only applications via our
application form will be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 15.04.2024, 10am
Please send your application by e-mail to
jobs-london@goethe.de