Head of Lower Secondary School (m/f/d)
St. George’s, The British International School - Cologne
Cologne, Germany
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Internal pay scale based on experience (including social and health insurance) + benefits + relocation allowance where applicable
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2025 or sooner if available
- Apply by:
- 3 November 2024
Job overview
Head of Lower Secondary School
St. George’s the British International School, Cologne, Germany .
St. George’s School seeks an experienced professional to lead our Lower Secondary School (year 7 - 9) to start in January 2025.
The School
St. George’s values are: Curiosity, Courage, Confidence , Community and these are at the core of all we do.
Serving the international community in Cologne for over 30 years, St. George’s School combines an enriching curriculum with family orientated care. The school has grown from small beginnings into a thriving community of over 800 pupils, aged from 2-18 and representing more than 40 nationalities.
The National Curriculum is taught throughout the school; we offer the IB Diploma in our Sixth form.
One of a group of three schools located across Germany, St. George’s Cologne offers the successful applicant an exciting range of opportunities for professional development and growth across the school group.
The Location
Located on a new, purpose-built campus on the outskirts of Cologne, St. George’s School enjoys direct transport links to the city centre, as well as to the greater area of Cologne-Bonn.
Germany’s fourth largest city, Cologne is a dynamic and vibrant cultural centre with a large and diverse international community. Situated in the heart of Europe, Cologne offers a high standard of living as well as numerous opportunities for travel and cultural discovery.
Cologne-Bonn airport is located only 20km from the school, with many daily flights to the UK, and a highspeed rail service connects Cologne to London, via Brussels.
The Role
We seek to appoint an experienced Head of Section. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward thinking professional, who is able to build on the excellent work of their predecessor.
Fluency in English and familiarity with the English National Curriculum are a prerequisite. A strong desire to contribute to the rich extra-curricular life of the department is also an advantage.
Please download our application pack for detailed information.
Only applications made through the TES online portal will be considered.
We require additional information for your application, please upload the following via the supporting documents link:
- A copy of your degree certificate and teaching qualification.
- The name and contact details for your current or most recent Headteacher.
All applicants should hold a valid teaching qualification. We consider a degree in education (e.g. B.Ed./M.Ed./Lehramt), or postgraduate teaching certificate (e.g. PGCE) as valid. English language teaching certificates (e.g. TEFL/IELTS/CELTA) are not sufficient.
Applications should be submitted by the closing date of Sunday, 03rd November. The school reserves the right to contact outstanding applicants in advance of this deadline.
St George’s is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will therefore be subject to enhanced background checks. Furthermore, we are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
For any inquires relating to this role, please do not hesitate to contact us directly:
Ms Lona Beckers
Recruitment Manager
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About St. George’s, The British International School - Cologne
- St. George’s, The British International School - Cologne
- Husarenstr. 20
- Cologne
- 50997
- Germany
St. George’s, The British International School.
An outstanding teaching opportunity in Germany with schools in Cologne, Düsseldorf Rhein-Ruhr and Munich.
Founded since 1985, St. George’s seeks to enable children to lead a life that makes a difference. The scope for teaching opportunities is impressive with pupils aged 2 to 18 years and a premier boarding facility in Cologne, St. George’s attracts staff from the whole education spectrum. The innovation continues yearly with developments in the facilities, curriculum and staffing.
Joining St. George’s is more than a job. With the opportunity to develop your teaching skills and move between schools it truly offers an attractive career move. Add to this competitive salaries, a generous relocation package and extensive training programme, St. George’s has become a desirable group of schools to join.
Teaching at St. George’s is anchored to the National Curriculum with pupils working toward the IGCSE and further to the IB Diploma. With pupils coming from over 50 nationalities our schools offer a very diverse and rewarding teaching experience. The language of tuition is English and all pupils receive German language tuition. With a maximum of 20 pupils per class, ESL support, SEN support and a collaborative approach St. George’s offers all staff the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Most importantly, St George’s fosters an atmosphere of tolerance and mutual respect, in which each individual is valued. Furthermore, each member of the school community is encouraged to grow and challenge themselves to consistently develop their skills and talents, explore the unknown and aim for excellence.
We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Please visit our website www.stgeorgesschool.comfor further information.
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