Primary Deputy Head Teacher

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St George's International School Luxembourg is an inclusive and vibrant international school of approximately 850 students aged from 3 to 18+ years, representing over 60 different nationalities. We pride ourselves on enabling each student to achieve their full potential.

The Primary School is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a:

Primary Deputy Head Teacher 

Due to the retirement of our highly regarded Deputy, St George’s International School is looking for a Teacher and Leader with a proven track record of excellent classroom practice; who is child-centered and will support our school values. We are looking for an exceptional individual who can help us to build upon the strong foundations established in recent years, to come with innovative ideas and approaches, particularly in curriculum development, teaching and learning, which will take us forward. Somebody with a desire to achieve even more for our children.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone wishing to be part of a school where we encourage children to be the best they can be in keeping with our motto “Achieving Potential through Challenge and Care”.

Job Purpose 

• Work closely with the Head Teacher to help shape the strategic direction of the school and ensure a sharp focus on raising progress and attainment within a caring and aspirational environment
• Be an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated leader with a visible presence around the school
• Be a leader who is a great teacher and who cares deeply about the prospects of young people and is passionate about education

Are you an outstanding practitioner who leads by example, motivates and inspires others, as well as making a significant individual contribution? 

Do you have the enthusiasm and commitment to become our new Deputy Head Teacher, working alongside our leadership team in an Excellent School?

If you are committed to being part of a hard-working, educational environment where you will benefit from: 

• Highly rewarding children 
• An exceptionally well-resourced learning environment 
• A caring and supportive whole school community, which is culturally diverse and inclusive 

Then we look forward to receiving your application!

You will

• be part of our extended Management Team reporting directly to the Head Teacher
• need to share our vision for high aspiration and achievement for all - a vision that has made us an excellent school
• have a proven track record of raising standards and be able to lead teaching and learning across the school

Working at St George’s International School Luxembourg

• Work in a beautiful historic city in the heart of Europe 
• Students with “high levels of courtesy and politeness”, a pleasure to teach
• Supportive and friendly staff
• Positive teamwork approach
• Comprehensive relocation and salary package

Your application including your Employment Application Form, CV and cover letter should be submitted to recruitment@st-georges.lu  for the attention of Ms Claire Nuttall.

Note that we only consider applications which include the aforementioned documents. 

Interviews: to be confirmed one week prior to taking place

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date

All applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This will include checks with past employers, criminal records checks from countries lived, studied or worked in as well as social media and internet checks.