Geography Teacher

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality education, inspiring young people to explore global issues and shaping the future of teaching and learning? As a Geography Teacher at Phorms Campus Hamburg, you will play a key role in fostering our international school ethos and working alongside colleagues to bring fresh ideas to bilingual education. Located in the vibrant Hanseatic city of Hamburg, our campus is home to around 730 children and young people, from nursery through to the German Abitur, within an international, German-English learning community. Our state-recognised secondary school (Gymnasium), attended by approximately 255 students, combines the Hamburg state curriculum with bilingual education, high academic standards and an open-minded, internationally focused school culture.

For our Secondary School in Hamburg we are looking for a motivated and qualified

Geography Teacher (part-time, starting 01.01.2027)

Our Benefits

At our secondary school in Hamburg, teaching Geography is about much more than delivering lessons. It is about taking your students on a journey of discovery every day. In a city known as Germany's gateway to the world, you will bring global connections, geographical processes and urban environments to life. You will become part of an open-minded, international team that combines Hamburg's distinctive character with a global outlook, bringing international perspectives into everyday school life.

• Attractive salary with additional benefits such as lunch allowance, monthly public transport ticket or Edenred City Card, company pension schemes, subsidy for Urban Sports Club company membership and access to a Corporate Benefits Portal
• Five days of fully paid leave per year to care for a sick child, plus discounted nursery and school places for employees' children at Phorms
• Relocation allowance and support securing residency and work permits
• Small class sizes and personalised learning, supported by modern facilities and technology, including interactive whiteboards, laptop-equipped classrooms, a learning centre and dedicated IT support
• Freedom to shape your teaching approach, with plenty of scope for educational innovation and streamlined administrative processes
• Comprehensive induction and onboarding, including a buddy system throughout your first academic year, as well as support for ongoing professional development and training

Your Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned and competency-based Geography lessons that encourage critical thinking, creativity and individual learning pathways
• Regularly assess and reflect on students' learning and progress, applying modern pedagogical approaches to inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for Geography
• Contribute fresh ideas and innovative teaching concepts, integrate digital learning tools effectively and continuously develop your teaching practice
• Support and guide students and their parents with empathy, openness and an understanding of individual strengths, needs and challenges
• Actively engage in continuing professional development (CPD), strengthening your subject expertise and pedagogical practice while sharing new ideas and approaches with colleagues

Your Profile

• Certified training as a Secondary teacher with a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in Geography, a Certificate of Education or a QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
• Ideally, some classroom teaching experience following completion of your teacher training
• English at C2 level and ideally a good command of German for everyday use, together with enthusiasm for working in an international team
• A genuine passion for Geography and the ability to inspire and motivate students
• A keen interest in modern teaching methods and contributing to the continuous development of teaching and learning
• A strong commitment to personalised learning and enthusiasm for our bilingual educational approach

Are you excited about making a difference, bringing your own ideas to the classroom and helping us shape the future of education? We would love to hear from you. Apply now via our website. You can find out more about Phorms and our opportunities in Hamburg at jobs.phorms.de. If you have any questions, please contact Sandra, via [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your application!