Teacher of Creative Arts with Drama (m/f/d)

Teacher of Creative Arts with Drama (m/f/d)

St. George’s School is seeking a committed and talented professional to join our dynamic secondary department as a Drama teacher, beginning in August 2026.

The School

For almost four decades, St. George’s School has been a cornerstone of the international community in Cologne, merging a comprehensive curriculum with a family-oriented approach. From its humble beginnings, the school has grown into a vibrant community of approximately 800 students aged 2 to 18, representing over 50 nationalities.

We adhere to the National Curriculum throughout the institution and provide the IB Diploma in our Sixth Form.

As part of a network comprising three schools across Germany, St. George’s offers the chosen candidate a wealth of professional development and advancement opportunities within the school group.

The Location

St. George’s School is located on a newly constructed campus on the outskirts of Cologne, enjoying excellent transport links to the city center and the broader Cologne-Bonn region.

Cologne, the fourth largest city in Germany, is a bustling and culturally vibrant center, home to a large and diverse international population. Positioned in the heart of Europe, it boasts a high quality of life alongside numerous opportunities for travel and cultural engagement.

The school is conveniently situated just 20km from Cologne-Bonn airport, which offers numerous daily flights to the UK, and a high-speed train service connects Cologne to London via Brussels.

The Role

We are excited to find a qualified Drama teacher with a background in Music to join our well-established secondary school.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic educator with a proven ability to inspire students to achieve their full potential. We are looking for someone who combines experience, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for teaching that will engage our students.

Fluency in English and familiarity with the English National Curriculum are required. A strong interest in enhancing the department's vibrant extra-curricular offerings will also be advantageous.

Due to the ongoing growth of the school, adaptability and a willingness to support colleagues are essential. A dedicated commitment to contributing to the school's rich pastoral and extra-curricular activities is also beneficial.

The Creative Arts Faculty encompasses three primary subjects: Music, Visual Arts, and Drama. This faculty aims to cultivate both a passion for creative pursuits and a thorough academic understanding of the forms and structures that underpin these activities.

For further details, please download our application pack.

Applications will only be accepted through the WhatSchool platform.

To finalize your application, please upload the following documents to your Schrole profile:

• A copy of all your degree certificates and related academic transcripts
• A copy of your teaching qualification

All applicants must hold a valid teaching qualification. We recognize degrees in education (e.g., B.Ed./M.Ed./Lehramt) or postgraduate teaching certificates (e.g., PGCE) as valid. English language teaching certificates (e.g., TEFL/IELTS/CELTA) are not accepted.

The application deadline is Sunday, April 12, 2026. The school reserves the right to contact exceptional candidates before this date.

St. George’s is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate will undergo enhanced background checks.

In compliance with the new EU General Data Protection Regulation, we are obligated to inform you about how the school, as a prospective employer, manages your data. This information can be found here.

For any inquiries regarding this position, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly:

E-mail: recruitment@stgeorgesschool.com

Tel: 0049 2233 808870