Freelance German Teacher - Fully Remote

Who are we?

At Coffee Break Languages, we create language learning resources for a worldwide audience through award-winning podcasts, online courses, books, and video content. Delivering over 2 million language lessons every month, we aim to engage, educate and entertain the learners in our community. Our team is based in south-west Scotland and we work with a team of teachers, content creators and language experts to produce resources across a range of languages, including French, Italian, German, Spanish, English and more.

Our mission is to make language learning accessible through high quality, user-friendly resources that learners can use anytime, anywhere.

As the company continues to grow, we are excited to expand our offering with a new service, which aims to provide learners with one-to-one, personalised coaching support alongside our core content.

About 1-1 coaching

1-1 coaching is a new service from Coffee Break which combines the flexibility of self-study with the motivation, guidance and accountability of one-to-one coaching. Our teachers will help learners stay on track, build confidence, and apply what they are learning in a supportive and encouraging environment.

To deliver this service, we are recruiting a team of remote teachers who share our passion for language learning and learner success.

Who we're looking for

We are looking to recruit a team of enthusiastic and experienced freelance German teachers to deliver 1-to-1 online lessons to language learners, via video calls, around the world.

This role is ideal for experienced language teachers who enjoy working independently, value learner-centred teaching, and share our positive, encouraging approach to language learning.

As this is a freelance, demand-based role, there is no guarantee of regular hours. Our aim is to build a team of trusted remote tutors whom we can call on as learner demand grows.

What to expect as a remote German Teacher

As part of the team, you can expect:

• fully remote work
• lessons delivered via 1-to-1 video calls with language learners
• flexible hours (some sessions may take place outside standard office hours, depending on learners' time zones)
• hourly pay
• sessions offered according to learner demand
• inclusion in a wider team of staff
• full training in the Coffee Break Languages Method before you begin
• independent working which aligns with Coffee Break's philosophy and teaching principles
• ongoing support from the Coffee Break Languages team
• the opportunity to work with motivated adult learners from around the world
• a friendly, professional, and well-structured coaching framework

Requirements

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, experienced and learner-focused teachers who:

• are highly proficient or native-level in German
• are proficient in English (this is the language through which we teach)
• have experience teaching, tutoring, or coaching adult language learners (formal or informal)
• are confident delivering sessions online, via video calls
• can explain language clearly and adapt to different learner needs
• are detail-oriented with the ability to identify mistakes when proofreading
• are creative and culturally aware
• are warm, encouraging, and professional in their communication
• are reliable, organised, excellent at timekeeping and comfortable working independently as part of a wider team
• are passionate about languages, learning and supporting learners

Familiarity with communicative language teaching and an interest in guided self-study models is an advantage, but full training in the Coffee Break Languages approach will be provided.

Important reminders

This role involves:

• Freelance / self-employed
• Hourly pay for coaching time
• Work offered on a demand-led basis from learners i.e. no guaranteed hours
• Coaching sessions which may take place outside standard office hours, depending on learners' time zones

Benefits

As a remote German Teacher at Coffee Break Languages, you will benefit from:

Fully remote work from anywhere

Flexible, freelance opportunities (according to learner demand)

A friendly, professional, and well-structured coaching framework

Full training in the Coffee Break Languages Method before you begin

The chance to work with a Great Place to Work

A supportive and welcoming environment from a dedicated team, with regular check-ins, consultation and guidance

The opportunity to work with motivated adult learners from around the world

At Coffee Break Languages, all team members are valued and treated fairly, equally and respectfully. With an inclusive culture based on trust, everyone has a voice and is given the opportunity to grow and develop. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants and will do our best to meet the needs of those who have particular requirements. Please feel free to get in touch with us at.

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants and will do our best to meet the needs of those who have particular requirements. Please feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected].

Application process

Please note the following information regarding the application process:

• Applications for this round of recruitment will close on Sunday 25th January 2026. Please be aware that this deadline may be brought forward if a high volume of applications is received.
• Interviews are expected to take place in late January/early February 2026.
• Applicants who progress to the second stage of the recruitment process will be asked to complete a task.
• Successful applicants will begin onboarding in February 2026.

Successful candidates will be notified shortly after interview. Please note that as this is a freelance role based on demand, there may not be an immediate start date. Work will be assigned as and when there is demand for our new Coaching programme. Teachers will be onboarded and fully trained before joining the Coaching programme.

We look forward to reading your application and will be in touch soon.