Head of Secondary School
Phorms School Frankfurt
Germany
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 August 2026
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2026
Job overview
- Attractive remuneration based on the TV-H collective agreement, including numerous benefits: e.g., RMV job ticket or benefit card, lunch subsidies, company pension plan (20%), relocation allowance when changing residence, use of the corporate benefits portal
- A modern, internationally oriented campus with adequate resources
- A dedicated, motivated, international faculty in an appreciative and family-like atmosphere
- Small group support with additional specialists, such as a campus school psychologist
- Individual continuing education with a fixed budget
- Trusting relationship between teachers and students, as well as very cooperative parents efficient internal administrative processes: uncomplicated purchases and expense reimbursement
- Educational, organizational, and disciplinary management of the high school, reporting to the overall school management
- Designing and ensuring educational quality in the high school
- Leadership, motivation, and development of the German- and English-speaking secondary team, as well as active participation in personnel recruitment
- Analysis, evaluation, and further development of teaching in accordance with pedagogical findings
- Implementation and evaluation of data- and AI-supported learning assessments
- Close cooperation with the overall school management, the local management team, school committees, supervisory authorities, and extracurricular partners
- Constructive and trusting cooperation with the works council in accordance with the Works Constitution Act (BetrVG)
- A personality characterized by empathy, strong decision-making and motivational skills, and team orientation
- Qualification to teach at secondary schools or a comparable teaching qualification recognized by the Hessian school authority
- Expertise and experience in curriculum development and quality assurance in the field of school development
- Experience in managing a secondary school or as a deputy head teacher
- In-depth knowledge of personnel management and school administration
- Understanding of the legal and organizational framework for alternative schools
- Team-oriented and motivating leadership style
- Openness to innovation and enjoyment of international cooperation
- Very good German (at least C1) and fluent English skills and enthusiasm for bilingual learning
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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