German Language Trainer

Overview

You will be the language training lead for up to 25 nursing candidates per city — taking each batch from A1 through B2 and preparing them for Goethe-Institut or TELC certification before they depart for employment in Germany.

Job Description

•      Your German is C1 minimum — you teach confidently across all four skills to B2 standard

•      You have 3+ years teaching German to adult learners in a structured institutional setting

•      You know CEFR and can navigate Goethe-Institut or TELC exam standards from a delivery perspective

•      You are based in one of the four cities, or can relocate before June 15, 2026

•      Daily on-site instruction — minimum 4 hours per day across the full A1–B2 curriculum

•      Assessment and reporting — weekly internal tests, level gates (≥70%), mock Goethe/TELC exams, level completion reports

•      Batch outcomes — B1 pass rate ≥85% and B2 pass rate ≥80% per batch are your primary metrics

•      Candidate support — fortnightly one-on-ones, individual remedial plans, and daily WhatsApp follow-up

FULL ROLE DETAILS

 

Level	Duration	Approx. Period	Assessment Gate	External Exam
A1	30 days	Jun 15 – Jul 16	Internal ≥70%	—
A2	30 days	Jul 17 – Aug 17	Internal ≥70%	—
B1	35 days	Aug 18 – Sep 25	Internal ≥70%	Goethe/TELC B1
B2	45 days	Sep 26 – Nov 20	Internal ≥70%	Goethe/TELC B2

Metric	Target	Review Cycle
B1 Pass Rate	≥85% per batch	Per batch
B2 Pass Rate	≥80% per batch	Per batch
Level Gate Pass Rate	≥85% first attempt	Per level
Attendance Rate	≥85% batch average	Monthly
Weekly Reports	100% on time	Weekly
Dropout Rate	<10% per batch	Per batch

Training Delivery

•      Deliver structured German language instruction — minimum 4 hours per day, on-site

•      Follow VOICE German™ session plans across all four levels: A1, A2, B1, B2

•      Use communicative and immersive methodology: speaking labs, role-plays, listening drills, nursing workplace simulations

•      Integrate nursing-specific vocabulary and patient-interaction scenarios throughout every session

•      Maintain classroom discipline, attendance, and learner engagement — flag deviations within 24 hours

Assessment & Progress Tracking

•      Administer weekly internal assessments; submit progress reports to the Ops Manager and L&D team

•      Conduct level-gate assessments at the end of each module — pass mark ≥70%

•      Identify at-risk candidates early and raise concerns within 48 hours

•      Administer Goethe/TELC mock examinations every 6–8 weeks replicating actual exam conditions

•      Submit level completion reports within 3 days of each level gate

Examination Preparation & Candidate Support

•      Prepare candidates for Goethe-Institut or TELC B1 certification — B1 pass rate is the primary metric

•      Continue preparation through B2 — candidates must be B2-certified before departure

•      Design and deliver individual remedial plans for candidates who fail a level exam

•      Maintain a WhatsApp batch group for daily vocabulary sharing and homework follow-up

•      Conduct fortnightly one-on-one check-ins with struggling candidates

Essential

•      German C1 minimum — confident and accurate across all four skills, capable of teaching to B2 standard

•      Minimum 3 years teaching German to adult learners in a structured institutional setting

•      Familiarity with CEFR levels and Goethe-Institut or TELC examination standards from a delivery perspective

•      Strong spoken German — this is a high-contact speaking role

•      Professional English proficiency for internal reporting and coordination

•      Based locally or willing to relocate before June 15, 2026

Preferred

•      Experience teaching German to healthcare professionals or candidates preparing for international employment

•      Exposure to Goethe-Institut or TELC examination preparation as a trainer

•      Basic working knowledge of nursing or healthcare German vocabulary

•      Experience with MIS reporting, attendance systems, or digital learning tools

 

Skills & Requirements

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