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Deputy Primary School Principal for our bilingual school

Deputy Primary School Principal for our bilingual school

Phorms School Frankfurt

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
at the beginning of the school year 2024/2025
Apply by:
15 August 2024

Job overview

The Phorms School Frankfurt is a bilingual German-English and state-recognised alternative school with two locations. Our Phorms Frankfurt City primary school with a reception class is located in the conveniently situated Holzhausenviertel. With a size of only about 300 students, this is a particularly familyoriented and urban school location. The promotion of individual strengths and differentiated teaching play a major role with-in our all-day concept. The international pedagogical team accompanies the students with our bilingual concept from the primary school with the introductory level to the transition to the secondary school. Thanks to the trusting atmosphere, all children can develop their full potential with the support of our teachers and become openminded young people with a wide range of interests during their time at school.

Phorms Frankfurt is part of the Phorms Education SE network of bilingual schools and nurseries, that has been enriching the educational land-scape in Germany since 2006.

For our Primary School at Phorms Campus Frankfurt City we are looking for a

Deputy Primary School Principal

(in part-time or full-time, starting 1st of August 2024)


Our Benefits

  • Additional Benefits (e.g. monthly ticket for public transport, comprehensive company pension schemes and relocation support, Corporate Benefits Portal)
  • Five days of additional paid sick leave in the case of an ill child, and reduced rates for school or nursery fees
  • Supported continuous professional development and development opportunities
  • German language courses for English speakers
  • Regulated working hours with a good work-life balance
  • Close cooperation with the different departments
  • Cutting edge technology and facilities


Your Responsibilities

  • Supporting the Principal in the organisation and management of educational and administrative processes and tasks in everyday school life
  • Deputising for the head of the primary school in the event of absence
  • Participation in quality assurance in relation to primary school and teaching in accordance with the Hessian education plan
  • Participation in further development of digital learning in the primary school
  • Responsibility for compliance with school law requirements in accordance with the Hessian school law
  • Support in management and personnel responsibility for teachers and educators
  • Supporting the staff in the area of communication with parents and in the context of class conferences
  • Organisation of timetables, substitution and yard break schedules
  • Participation in subject conferences, class conferences, general conferences and teaching
  • Supporting the admission of new students within the framework of the school's guidelines and processes
  • Close cooperation with the kindergarten to enable a smooth transition to primary school for the children


Your Profile

  • Certified training as a primary teacher, with a degree in education, primary education or equivalent, that leads to a teacher qualification as well as many years of experience in primary school teaching practice
  • Communication skills, high quality standards, organized and structured way of working
  • Vision and commitment to outstanding education in our school
  • Digital understanding of how to use the school's internal software
  • Very good knowledge of German and English and a special interest in bilingual education


Interested in re-shaping education? Bring your new ideas to life with us and apply now via our website.

Please visit www.jobs.phorms.de for more details and do not hesitate to contact Jenny and Lisa, Tel.: 030/ 311 678 104.

We look forward to your application!

About Phorms School Frankfurt

Located in Germany, Frankfurt City, Steinbach (Taunus) near Frankfurt and Strothoff International School in Dreieich near Frankfurt are co-educational bilingual independent schools. The schools offer provision for students starting in nursery or reception, going up to age 18 and the end of secondary school. The reception, primary and secondary departments are all located on the Campus Frankfurt City. The nursery and another primary and secondary school are located on the Campus Frankfurt Taunus in Steinbach (Taunus) near Frankfurt. The curriculum in Frankfurt and Steinbach (Taunus) is primarily based around the German education system, with students working towards the German Abitur, a university-preparatory qualification, as well as optional North American-style Advanced Placement Programmes. The curriculum at the school also has strong English/German bilingual elements, with students being exposed to and taught in both languages at a young age. Our Strothoff International School in Dreieich offers education from kindergarten to Secondary School with the IB Curriculum.

The campuses have seen significant development and modernisation over the years, and as a result are able to boast of a wide range of teaching and recreational facilities. These include a range of new facilities added by the opening of a brand new purpose-built school building in 2011, housing a swimming pool, numerous modern classrooms, a basketball court, playgrounds and recreational areas for students at every level of the school. 

Teaching Information

Teachers and Educators at Frankfurt work in a more flexible environment, with less conventional homework being set and smaller class sizes than other schools. Teachers and Educators all be expected to have a strong grasp of both English and German, and to hold appropriate educational qualifications such as a postgraduate diploma.

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