Congratulations - you have signed the contract and we are excited for you to start working at ISHR. To make sure that everything will be in order upon your arrival, please complete the following checklist:
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As soon as you accept our offer of employment, Philippa will contact you to get some basic information from you in terms of the citizenship of you and your family. She will also need a scanned copy of:
Signed Contract
Passport / Visa: Help will be given if necessary to obtain the 'Beschleunigtes Fachkräfteverfahren'-visa
Background Check: You will need to provide a copy of a clear background check from the last 6 months issued by the last country you lived in. In addition, you should provide a background check from any other countries of residence if you have lived in over the past 3 years.
Measles Immunity: It is a legal requirement in Germany to have proof that you either been vaccinated against measles or that you are immune. You therefore need to provide either a copy of your vaccination pass or a copy of a blood test specifically showing that you are immune to measles.
Transcripts & University Degree: We will need to see originals of your University Transcripts and Degree certificates for both our records and the German education authorities. We can copy and notarize them so you can get your originals back.
Flight Booking: The ISHR school year for teaching staff begins on Monday, August 11th 2025. New staff orientation begins on Monday, August 4th. We would like you to arrive between July 28th and August 3rd.
Send information of the exact flights you need to the school’s travel coordinator (philippa-kopp@is-hr.de) and the school will book your flights directly (preferable for tax purposes to reimbursing teachers). If you have already booked your flight, then send Philippa the invoice and she will ask for your bank details so you can be reimbursed now or we can reimburse you on arrival. We have a fast turnaround on reimbursement, but prefer to make the booking directly.
Shipping (if applicable):
We pay flight and/or overland travel expenses for you and your immediate dependents. We also pay up to €1.400 for baggage and shipping costs, up to €700 for your spouse and €500 each for your children. We do need receipts for these expenses. The school has links with a reliable partner firm Krumpf and any shipping questions can be directed to Philippa or via Arek Warchala the Facilities Manager who can manage receipt of shipping at the school if necessary.
Contact UPakWeShip or Sendmybag
Housing: click here
Travel: Arrange your travel with Philippa Kopp
Pets: ensure that you comply with the German regulations for the import of pets
Health Insurance: Techniker Krankenkasse
Income: Contact Iris Onken (Payroll & Human Resources) to learn your net take-home
Your kids: send in the school application for your children
Your partner: apply for residency
Child allowance: apply for 'Kindergeld'
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