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Deputy Principal Kindergarten at our international Kindergarten in Dreieich (near Frankfurt)

Deputy Principal Kindergarten at our international Kindergarten in Dreieich (near Frankfurt)

Phorms School Frankfurt

Dreieich (near Frankfurt am Main), Germany

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Salary:
Salary commensurate depending on experience and variable components + an attractive benefit package including a monthly ticket for public transportation or benefit card, comprehensive company pension schemes and relocation support
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
Earliest start date: 01 August 2024
Apply by:
15 August 2024

Job overview

Strothoff International School is a bilingual, IB school. In our pedagogical concept, we follow both the Hessian Education plan and the IB curriculum. On our family-friendly and modern campus in Dreieich (near Frankfurt), we offer around 380 children and young people access to German-English language learning, starting in kindergarten, through the immersion method. Within the framework of our international and diverse campus community, our pedagogical team in kindergarten, primary school and secondary school supports our students in growing into independent, open-minded and globally thinking young people.

The Strothoff International School is a part of the Phorms Education SE network of bilingual schools and nurseries, which have been enriching the educational landscape in Germany since 2006.

For our Strothoff International School in Dreieich (near Frankfurt) we are looking for a

Deputy Principal Kindergarten

(in part-time or full-time)


We seek an enthusiastic, open-minded member for our leadership team who enjoys working with children and wants to join a high performing, dedicated faculty in an international setting.


Our Benefits

  • An interesting position with salary commensurate depending on experience and variable components
  • An attractive benefit package including a monthly ticket for public transportation or benefit card, comprehensive company pension schemes, relocation support and access to a Corporate Benefits Portal
  • 30 + 5 days of holidays
  • Five days of additional paid sick leave in the case of an ill child, and reduced rates for school or nursery fees
  • Support with applying for residency and work permits
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development
  • Small groups support with additional professionals
  • Trusting relationships among teachers, teaching assistants, and students, as well as a cooperative parent community


Your Responsibilities

  • Providing support to the Head of Kindergarten regarding the following tasks:
  • Organising and supervising the pedagogical and administrative processes and tasks
  • Ensuring that the Phorms concept is fully integrated into the daily pedagogical work with the children, continuous review, and further development of the educational programme
  • Close collaboration with the parents, particularly during parent meetings
  • Collaboration with the Phorms primary school to ensure a smooth transition to the primary school
  • Scheduling of shifts and cover plans, including the coordination of time recording
  • Representation of the Head of Kindergarten (if required)
  • Teaching children in a playful manner to support their development towards independence and social integration


Your Profile

  • You are an Educator, ideally state-recognized by German regulations or you hold a comparable recognised qualification
  • Ideally you have gathered several years of professional experience in a kindergarten or a similar work environment
  • You have a profound pedagogical knowledge and are experienced in the field of parental work
  • You possess an organised and structured working style, as well as excellent communication skills
  • You demonstrate a high level of commitment and flexibility and are open-minded
  • You have a good knowledge of German or English (at least B1, proof required)


Interested in re-shaping education? Bring your innovative 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 Patrick, 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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