Head of Early Years (KS1)
St. George’s, The British International School - Cologne
Cologne, Germany
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- August 2018
- Apply by:
- 1 March 2018
Job overview
Head of Early Years (KS1)
St George’s the English International School, Cologne, Germany.
St George’s School seeks a well-qualified professional to lead our Key Stage 1 Department (ages 5-7), to begin August, 2018.
The School
Serving the international community in Cologne for almost 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 750 pupils, aged from 2-18 and representing more than 40 nationalities.
The National Curriculum is taught throughout the school, and we offer the IB Diploma in our Sixth form.
One of a group of four schools located across Germany, St George’s 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 high speed rail service connects Cologne to London, via Brussels.
The Role
We seek to appoint an experienced lower primary school leader. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward thinking professional, who is able to build on the excellent work of their predecessor.
All pupils in our KS1 Department follow the National Curriculum. The core language of tuition is English with German language lessons provided to all pupils.
The Head of Early Years is an important member of the school’s management team. This appointment requires an excellent communicator with a proven record in leading staff, whilst promoting whole school interests and requirements. Experience managing budgets, driving action plans, promoting pupil progress and welfare, as well as working closely with parents, is essential to this role.
Please download our application pack for detailed information. For further details, and to make an application, please visit our website:
http://www.stgeorgesschool.de/st-george-s-schools/careers/welcome
Only applications made through our on-line system will be considered.
Applications should be submitted by the closing date of 2nd March 2018. 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.
For any inquires relating to this role, please do not hesitate to contact us directly:
Mr. P. Dickinson
Academic and Recruiting Director.
E-mail: recruitment@stgeorgesschool.de
Tel: 0049 2233 808870
Attached documents
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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