TEFL Jobs in Germany

Like many other European countries, Germany has a great demand for EFL teachers who can teach business English. Once you earn your TEFL/TESOL certificate, landing a job shouldn’t be a problem.

Pay for teaching EFL in Germany is rather high; however, the cost of living can be high too. Germany has a preference for American English, so it’s easier for U.S. citizens to find work here than it is in some other European nations.

In order to compete more effectively in the global marketplace, many companies from large corporations to smaller businesses want their employees to learn English. Because of this, there are often more jobs available than teachers who are qualified to fill the positions.

Finding a TEFL Job in Germany

Germany is a big nation so you’ll need to narrow down which city you’d like to live in. Once you’ve done that, you should identify potential employers and email them your up-to-date resume. Business centers and language schools represent most of what’s on offer in terms of TEFL jobs. That being the case, if you have a good IT or business background, you shouldn’t have too many difficulties finding a suitable job.

If you don’t yet have this experience, you might want to start by looking for TEFL jobs in smaller German towns. The demand for general English teachers is higher in these parts of the country. Competition is not as high in the smaller towns. As long as you have at least a bachelor’s degree, as well as the desire to stay in Germany for a while, you should be able to get a job fairly quickly.

Teaching Legally in Germany

Teaching EFL in Germany is easier than it can be in other European nations and this is especially true for U.S. citizens. Generally, they can find a job and then have their employer write a letter to begin the paperwork. Canadians can also get a work visa, however, they will have to travel back to Canada with a letter from their employer in order to start the work visa process.

•  Full-time EFL Teacher Needed in Kassel, Germany

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  Date posted:2012-02-02 | Writer: Finer English | Email: peter.schimunek@yahoo.com

  An established, thriving language school in central Germany is seeking a full-time EFL teacher to teach small groups of business professionals according to their individual learning needs. Finer English is an established, thriving language school started by Joe Finer in 1998. The school's success is built on a structured approach to teaching, centered on language audits to determine not only the students' competence in English but also the specific work activities for which English is necessary. All students are taught according to their individual learning needs. Focusing primarily on companies in Kassel, Germany, the school's teaching team now numbers 25, including teachers for six languages besides English.
   
  Finer English is a virtual school - we have no school building and no staff-room where teachers can swap ideas at lunch-time. Lessons are taught on our clients' premises - all of which are reachable by public transport from Kassel city centre.
   
  Because teachers do not meet daily, regular communication by telephone and e-mail is essential. Teacher training sessions are held about every two months to develop teaching skills, exchange ideas and reinforce the co-operative team spirit.
   
  Teaching according to each student's specific business needs means we use no set text books unless specifically requested. Teaching materials appropriate to the needs of each individual student are provided by Finer English.
   
  Qualifications:
      Applicants should be native speakers of English and have relevant teaching experience.
   
      A formal EFL qualification, such as TESOL or TEFL is preferable.
   
      Personality is important. We are seeking dynamic, energetic, open-minded teachers with a passion for both teaching and the English language.
   
      Applicants should also have a good knowledge of world events and business terminology.
   
      Finally, candidates should also be excited both to learn new things and continually improve themselves as teachers.
   
      Compensation:
      The advertised vacancy is a freelance position. Starting rates are commensurate with the teacher's experience.
   
      Finer English is pleased to offer teacher support and has a member of staff for that purpose. We will gladly assist the successful applicant with the red tape process and help find suitable housing.
   
      Please send your CV and a recent photo to Peter Schimunek (Assistant Director of Studies) at the address given on the job heading to start your application process.

•  Opportunities For Business English Teachers in Germany

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  Date posted:2012-01-17 | Writer: LearnShip Networks GmbH | Email: jobs@learnship.de

  We are looking for Freelance Business English Trainers to conduct private and group face-to-face and online lessons to our clients in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Applicants should reside within the Essen, Cologne, and Bonn or in neighboring areas.
  
  Our Company:
  
  LearnShip Networks GmbH is a global language learning services provider headquartered in Cologne, Germany. Mainly, we support a new method of online language learning through our platforms on our website. Now, we have plans to expand our teacher team by acquiring TEFL qualified instructors who can effectively deliver face-to-face language courses by demand. LearnShip is also the first European-wide internet language school specializing in live online teaching, connecting students and trainers internationally through the use of a virtual classroom.
  
  Our one-on-one and group sessions, which are held in-company, provide a unique and personalized learning experience to students. Our teachers are expected to teach all lessons using LearnShip’s method and materials.
  
  Our ideal candidate:
  
  • A native English speaker, preferably with TESOL / TEFL or equivalent certification.
  • Experience teaching English, Business English, and English for Special Purposes (Finance, Management, Legal, IT, etc.)
  • German Intermediate level or higher proficiency preferred, not necessary (B1+)
  • Previous business training experience
  • Professional, able to work cohesively, and able to think quickly
  • Flexibility in schedule (at least 10-15 hours a week of availability)
  • Friendly, outgoing personality
  
  We offer:
  
  • Fun working atmosphere in an energetic team
  • Opportunity to gain experience in working with a growing company
  • Flexible schedule
  • An attractive hourly wage
  
  If you meet the above requirements, please email your CV and cover letter to the e-mail address given on the job heading with ENGLISH TEACHER – F2F Germany in the subject line. To ensure that your application will be considered, please indicate the website where you found our job advertisement in the cover letter.
  
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

•  Teach EFL in Hanover, Germany

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  Date posted:2011-10-19 | Writer: Carl Duisberg Centren | Email: frenkel@cdc.de

  Carl Duisberg Centren is a leading service provider in the field of international, career-related further education and personnel development with centres throughout Germany. We offer lessons to a wide variety of clients at all levels of proficiency, from in-company business English to private one-to-one lessons and intensive courses. We have regular vacancies for TEFL qualified English trainers and are currently looking to fill a vacancy in the area of Hanover, on a freelance basis. Applicants must be qualified, motivated and culturally aware.
  Your qualifications should include:
  
      * undergraduate or postgraduate studies e.g. in TESOL or TEFL
      * experience in teaching professionals
      * good working knowledge of teaching business and / or technical English
      * flexibility, motivation and enthusiasm
  
  If you are interested in working in an international environment, then please apply to the e-mail address given on the job heading.
   
  Rathenaustraße 9
  30159 Hannover
  Tel.: +49 (0)511/36 39 04
  Fax: +49 (0)511/32 58 88

•  Teach Business English in Leipzig, Germany

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  Date posted:2011-09-13 | Writer: UFS Leipzig | Email: info@ufs-leipzig.de

  We are a young, fast-growing language institute in the centre of Leipzig. Our customers are regional companies, adults and young learners. We are looking for TEFL qualified native English speakers for morning and afternoon classes teaching young learners and adults.  
  
  To register your interest, please send your application (cover letter, CV, certificates and references) to Ines Anhalt at the e-mail address given on the job heading.
  
  UFS Leipzig,
  Groller Brockhaus
   04103 Leipzig
  Germany
  

•  Regular Opportunities For TEFL Qualified Teachers in Germany

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  Date posted:2011-07-27 | Writer: Linguarama | Email: personnel@linguarama.com

  Linguarama, a progressive company with good career opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers, has a range of established and thriving language training centres in major cities across Europe. There is currently an opening for teachers of Business English in Kiel. Due to growth and internal development we have vacancies arising at various centres throughout the year, particularly in early autumn. We look for qualified and experienced teachers as well as new teachers of sufficient calibre to add to our teams. We offer the following:
  
      * induction
      * on-going training and support
      * an excellent range of materials and resources
      * opportunities for structured career development
      * a supportive teaching environment
  
  To apply, please forward a copy of your CV and covering letter to the e-mail address given on the job heading

•  TEFL Positions in Munich, Germany

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  Date posted:2011-05-02 | Writer: Knowledge Point GmbH | Email: application@knowledgepoint.de

  Love to teach languages? Knowledge Point is constantly looking for motivated trainers to teach in-company courses to adults on a freelance basis in Munich. You should have a teaching qualification such as TEFL or TESOL and/or a good business background. Interested? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
  
   Knowledge Point GmbH
  Dave Brown
  Haimhauser Str. 5
  80802 München
  call us on: +49 (0)89/12 66 86-0
  or e-mail us at the address given on the job heading.

•  EFL Teacher Sought for Dortmund, Germany

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  Date posted:2011-03-16 | Writer: Arenalingua GmbH | Email: jobs@arenalingua.de

  The Arenalingua language school is looking for TEFL qualified native speaking English teachers living in Germany to teach in Dortmund. Experience preferred, but not necessary. If interested please send your CV to Arenalingua GmbH, at the e-mail address given on the job heading.

•  Teach English in Germany

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  Date posted:2011-01-26 | Writer: The Hamburg School of English | Email: info@hamburg.school-of-english.de

  The Hamburg School of English is a language school specialising in Business English with two unique locations in Hamburg Eppendorf: one of the finest Jugendstil houses in Eppendorfer Landstraße and the campus for our corporate clients at Isekai.
  
  For more than twenty years our institute has successfully provided courses and topical seminars tailor-made to suit the needs of our clients. We offer a comprehensive programme of Standard and Business English courses and have occasional openings for TEFL qualified teachers. For further information, and to register your availability please contact us at the e-mail address given on ther job heading.

•  Regular Positions Teaching EFL in Germany

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  Date posted:2010-10-11 | Writer: marcus evans linguarama | Email: personnel@linguarama.com

  Marcus evans linguarama was founded in 1971 to provide organisations and individuals with effective and efficient job-specific Language and Cultural Competence training. We are a progressive company with good career opportunities in a range of established and thriving language training centres in major cities across Europe. Due to growth and internal development we have vacancies arising at these throughout the year, particularly in early autumn. We are seeking qualified and experienced teachers as well as new teachers of sufficient calibre to add to our teams.  We are particularly looking for a teacher to program, plan and deliver English courses to our clients in Hamburg , for which we offer the following:

  induction
  on-going training and support
  an excellent range of materials and resources
  opportunities for structured career development
  a supportive teaching environment
   
  Requirements:
  • Native speaker of English
  • University degree
  • TEFL / TESOL or similar teaching qualification
  • 2 years’ experience teaching Business English

  Please send us your CV and cover letter to the e-mail address given on the job heading.. Thanks!

  marcus evans Linguarama
  Burchardstr. 17
  Hamburg
  20095
  Germany
  tel: +49 40335097
  fax: +49 40 324609

   

•  Immediate Opening For EFL Teacher in Germany

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  Date posted:2010-09-13 | Writer: ISL Language School | Email: isl.koblenz@web.de

  ISL Language School in Koblenz, Germany, is looking for a full time English teacher to start immediately (due to another teacher leaving suddenly – we realise that it will probably take a few weeks for a teacher to arrive). The school teaches mainly to adults in small groups, single classes and in company. TEFL or TESOL a distinct advantage.
  CV/resume with photo and tel number to the address given on the job heading.