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Deputy Head of School and Head of Teaching and Learning

Deputy Head of School and Head of Teaching and Learning

Phorms School Frankfurt

Germany

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
24 May 2022

Job overview

Phorms Education is a future-oriented employer in the field of education. Since 2006, Phorms has enriched the educa-tional landscape in Germany with a concept based on sophisticated bilingual (German-English) education, qualified all-day care and individual support. The Phorms network currently includes nine daycare centers, eight primary schools, six secondary schools, as well as two International IB Schools. Children, parents and our employees value our facilities not only as a place to learn, but as an integral part of the local community. To this end, we work together closely and in a spirit of trust and are constantly developing ourselves and our organization.

As of March 1st, 2022 Strothoff International School as an IB World School (supplementary school - Ergänzungsschule) has officially joined the Phorms network. In addition to the existing supplementary school, a new substitute school branch (Ersatzschule) will be established, which will start in the school year 2022/23. The new substitute school branch will incorporate an entry level class (from 5 years old) and a 1st grade.

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

Deputy Head of School and Head of Teaching and Learning

(Part-time or full-time)

Your profile & your tasks

  •  you are a qualified teacher who holds a Master of Education, a Certificate of Education or a higher qualification
  • you have a minimum of seven years experience in an International School environment and at least two years experience as a principal
  • as the Head of Teaching and Learning you are also responsible for developing the school’s strategic pedagogical development plan
  • you take excellent educational work forward and have experience in curricula development and quality assurance in the area of school development
  • you have a passion for teaching and the ability to provide an inspiring education as you would be teaching about 8 lessons per week.
  • you are motivated to secure the academic and emotional progress of your students
  • you are dedicated to enabling all students to achieve their potential
  • you can identify with our pedagogical concept and are motivated to implement it creatively together in a team
  • you have an interest in learning German and being a part of the German culture and community
  • you can speak and teach English at a native speaker level

Our offer

  • an interesting position with salary commensurate with the position and variable salary components
  • an attractive benefit package encompassing health care, a company pension scheme, retirement such as lunch allowance and a RMVwide Jobticket or benefit card 
  • room for your own ideas and the opportunity to contribute those actively
  • an open, friendly working environment and close cooperation within our international team
  • state of the art educational resources including the latest technology in all classrooms
  • continuing professional development opportunities both in Germany and abroad
  • all paperwork prepared for residency, work permits and teaching approval
  • a relocation allowance and support
  • an excellent location of the school, centrally located within Europe

We seek an enthusiastic, open-minded member of our Leadership team who enjoys working with children to join a high performing, dedicated faculty in an international setting. Please apply online: https://bit.ly/3uazfhN

For further information please visit http://www.phorms.de/en  or https://jobs.phorms.de/en.

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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