Primary School Principal at Strothoff International School

For our primary school in Dreieich (near Frankfurt) we are looking for a Primary School Principal (in part-time or full-time).

Your Responsibilities

• ​​​​​​​Management, organization, and further development of the primary school in close coordination with the leadership team of the other two school locations
• Quality assurance and development regarding the primary school and teaching in accordance with the Hessian Education Plan
• Responsibility for compliance with school law requirements in accordance with the Hessian School Act
• Further development of digital learning in the elementary school
• Leadership and personnel responsibility for teachers and educational staff
• Active participation in personnel selection
• External representation and cooperation with parents as well as external partners
• Leading various conferences
• Teaching as needed (maximum of 8 teaching hours per week)
• Support for the admission of new students within the framework of school guidelines and processes
• Close collaboration with the kindergarten to enable a smooth transition for children into primary school
• Close collaboration with management, the site leadership team, and the governmental institutions and supervisory authorities responsible for substitute schools

Requirements:

• Minimum of five years’ teaching experience in an international primary school setting
• At least two years in a senior leadership role; master’s degree in a relevant field preferred
• Teaching qualifications and experience in the IB PYP
• Equivalent teaching qualification in Hessen or comparable certification
• Experience with local or national curricula and international school accreditation
• Strong understanding of assessment and teaching for understanding within the IB framework
• Proven leadership in teaching excellence and a commitment to professional development
• Effective faculty development and evaluation skills with a focus on improving student learning outcomes
• Strong collaborative skills with diverse stakeholders
• Dedication to student well-being and development
• Strong intercultural understanding and global mindset
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Transparent, fair, and respectful communication
• Proactive, reliable, and collaborative leadership style

Salary Benefits:

• Collaborative international working environment
• Additional benefits (e.g., RMV job ticket, company pension plan, 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
• Excellent digital resources and support

Strothoff International School is a bilingual, international school. In our pedagogical concept, we follow both the Hessian education plan and the international IB curriculum. On our family-friendly and modern campus in Dreieich (near Frankfurt), we offer around 360 children and young people access to German-English language acquisition, starting in nursery, according to the immersion method. Within the framework of our international and diverse campus community, our pedagogical team in the nursery, primary school and secondary school supports our students in growing up to become 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, that has been enriching the educational landscape in Germany since 2006.

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 Patrick, Tel.: 030/ 311 678 104.

We look forward to your application!