How can I apply and what documents should I include with my application?

The easiest way to apply is directly through our careers page. Simply click the “Apply Now” button for the job advertisement that interests you and fill out the form. You can upload your CV as well as a motivational letter and relevant certificates there. Please submit your application online only. A complete CV is essential. Depending on the position, we also welcome references, work samples, or certificates. For some roles, we have marked these document types as mandatory.

Can I apply for several jobs at the same time?

Yes, absolutely! If you are interested in multiple positions, you are encouraged to apply for all suitable roles. Just be sure to tailor each application to the specific position.

Can I apply if no suitable position is advertised?

Yes, we welcome your unsolicited application! Please let us know in which department you’d like to work and at which of our locations is interesting for you. It would also be helpful if you could briefly describe your relevant experience.

How does the application process work?

The initial interview typically takes place via telephone or video to help us get to know each other. If it seems like a good fit, we will invite you for an in-person meeting at the location, depending where you live at this moment, where you can meet the team leader and potential colleagues. Depending on the position and location, job shadowing may be possible or even encouraged.

What happens to my data after I apply?

Your data will be handled with confidentiality and used solely for the application process. Once the process is complete, we will delete your data in accordance with data protection regulations, unless you explicitly agree to have it stored for a longer period.

Job

General Information

Phorms location:
Erlenbach, Heilbronn

Department
Secondary School

Contract:
part-time & full-time

Earliest start date:
at the beginning of the school year 2027/2028

Our Benefits

A strong overall package

Attractive salary above the comparable German public-sector TV-L pay scale
Option for teachers with German civil servant status to take a leave of absence
Full remuneration for all extracurricular activities and clubs
Company pension scheme with a 20% employer contribution
Five additional fully paid days of leave to care for a sick child
A relocation allowance and all paperwork completed and prepared for residency/work permits
Five days of additional paid sick leave in the case of an ill child, and reduced rates for school fees

The right conditions to perform at your best

Modern teaching and learning spaces
Straightforward purchasing and reimbursement processes
Free lunch
HNV Job Ticket for public transport
Staff accommodation available at short notice at market rates
Access to the Corporate Benefits employee discount platform

Opportunities to grow

Wide range of internal and external training opportunities
Generous professional development budget
Career development opportunities, including positions of additional responsibility

Your Responsibilities

Deliver varied, engaging and competency-based PE lessons
Inspire enjoyment of physical activity while supporting students’ individual sporting development and abilities
Create differentiated sports activities for students with different abilities, interests and needs
Promote fairness, teamwork, respect and personal responsibility through sport
Develop new sports and physical activity programmes and contribute your own ideas

Your Profile

Teaching qualification for lower and/or upper secondary education with PE as a teaching subject, ideally including the German Second State Examination or an equivalent recognised qualification
Strong enthusiasm for sport, exercise and physical education
Creativity and motivation to develop new sports activities and programmes
Experience working with children and young people and a confident, supportive approach
Native-level English and good German language skills

About Us

Josef-Schwarz-Schule is located across two campuses: one in the green surroundings of Erlenbach and one in the heart of Heilbronn. Both campuses share not only a bilingual approach and state-of-the-art facilities and architecture, but also the international spirit of our diverse school community. Through close collaboration within our interdisciplinary teams, we foster a warm, respectful and supportive campus culture and create an environment where students can learn, grow and thrive beyond the classroom – from Reception through to the German Abitur.

Would you like to help shape school life, inspire young people through sport and have the freedom to bring your own ideas into the classroom and beyond?

Do not hesitate to contact Ilknur at careers@phorms.de. We look foward to receiving your application.

Apply here

How can I apply and what documents should I include with my application?

The easiest way to apply is directly through our careers page. Simply click the “Apply Now” button for the job advertisement that interests you and fill out the form. You can upload your CV as well as a motivational letter and relevant certificates there. Please submit your application online only.

A complete CV is essential. Depending on the position, we also welcome references, work samples, or certificates. For some roles, we have marked these document types as mandatory.
Can I apply for several jobs at the same time?

Yes, absolutely! If you are interested in multiple positions, you are encouraged to apply for all suitable roles. Just be sure to tailor each application to the specific position.
Can I apply if no suitable position is advertised?

Yes, we welcome your unsolicited application! Please let us know in which department you’d like to work and at which of our locations is interesting for you. It would also be helpful if you could briefly describe your relevant experience.
How does the application process work?

The initial interview typically takes place via telephone or video to help us get to know each other. If it seems like a good fit, we will invite you for an in-person meeting at the location, depending where you live at this moment, where you can meet the team leader and potential colleagues.

Depending on the position and location, job shadowing may be possible or even encouraged.
What happens to my data after I apply?

Your data will be handled with confidentiality and used solely for the application process. Once the process is complete, we will delete your data in accordance with data protection regulations, unless you explicitly agree to have it stored for a longer period.