Teacher of German as a Foreign Language and Examinations

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.

Please submit your application, including a detailed cover letter and CV in German, and copies of relevant certificates, exclusively by email to administration-singapore@goethe.de. Please also include details of your residency status in Singapore and your earliest possible start date.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 27 October 2026.

For further information, please contact Anne-Sophie Helms, Head of Administration, at administration-singapore@goethe.de. Further information about the Goethe-Institut’s activities is available on www.goethe.de/singapore.

Please note that, due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.