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I think seashell meant an international school in Germany. Because German teachers tend to stay in the local system, int'l schools there have a difficult time finding German language teachers. So they would be more interested in non-German German teachers.

Totally clears it up, right? :D

@thirstyinthedesert

Most ISs have caps usually around 10 years, so no you wont start at the bottom of the pay scale. This is problem though because your going to be an expensive hire for a German teacher.

You would very likely have to wait for a position in a German municipal school.

Id go with SA, you need to cast your net over the largest pond you can find. In this case its a sheer numbers advantage.

@jstwatchin

You will be more marketable being a native german teacher, especially in municipal schools where the language of instruction is German. Being a native language german speaker is almost a de-facto job requirement.

@thirstyinthedesert,

As can often be the case, SighGuy is talking from where the sun don't shine! You will not get a job in a German municipal school as, not surprisingly, they don't tend to have a need for language B teachers. Good schools generally will want experienced teachers if they can find them, and will not be worried about the fact that this puts you higher up the pay scale. As already stated, most schools do cap new hires at around step 9/10 (based upon years of experience) and do not then go looking for the cheapest teacher they can find, unless it is a matter of all things being equal between two candidates.

@lifeisnotsobad

Germany has seen an increase in "Euro Schools" that are basically municipal "lite" ISs. They do have a need for language B.

When youve gone from a couple hundred hundred to close to close to a 1000 applications for a position by the time you get down to the short list, all other things do tend to be equal.

@SighGuy,

Yes, and often what places the candidate in the short list in the first place is the experience that they bring...not being cheap. I don't think you know what you say you know.