Primary School - Vice Principal Student Progress

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic leader for our Primary School in the role of Vice Principal Student Progress, starting August 1, 2023.

Berlin Metropolitan School is an international, state-accredited K-12 school in the center of Berlin, allowing over 1000 students from more than 60 countries to complete a modern and values-based education from kindergarten through 12th grade. Beginning in the Early Learning Phase, we combine the International Baccalaureate (IB) guidelines with the guidelines of the Berlin Education Program to create a holistic approach to education. An international team of more than 200 dedicated employees lead the way for the learning success of our students.

YOUR ESSENTIAL OBJECTIVES AND RESPONIBILITIES ARE TO

• monitor and review the holistic development of all students throughout their path at Primary School.
• collaborate closely with Middle Leaders and staff to monitor and track student progress and ensure clear and constructive communication with students and their families.  
• ensure all students are supported and supervised to meet their full potential. 
• lead the successful transition process for all students between the grade level bands and at key transition years.
• guide staff, students, and families to develop holistic perspectives towards the academic, social and emotional development of students. 
• introduce innovative and sustainable curricular and extracurricular pathways in student development both in and outside of the classroom. 
• create and utilize opportunities for students’ social and emotional learning outside of the classroom. 
• orchestrate all school events, field trips, camps, celebrations together with the grade level teachers. 
• coordinate the parent communication and create channels of feedback from students and parents for continuous development. 
• ensure all Primary students are supported in embedding BMS values as they develop. 
• build positive relationships with students and their families, offering support and guidance in alignment with the BMS educational philosophy.
• monitor and implement behavior management procedures.
• develop and sustain student support practices, and implement clear developmental pathways for students. 
• lead the onboarding process for new students and their families to BMS.
• be part of the hiring team and lead the onboarding of new staff to BMS. 
• participate in the instructional supervision of teachers and help them to set individual goals in line with the school objectives.
• help to achieve whole school goals and build greater collaboration with Early Learning and Secondary. 
• contribute to effective strategic and logistical leadership of the school.
• promote and inspire growth mindset by providing a positive and proactive school climate.

AS AN EDUCATIONAL LEADER YOU ARE

• qualified and experienced in the field of educational leadership.
• a confident leader with a student-centered approach and focus on impact. 
• showing great integrity with a strong commitment to developing students and staff. 
• proving strong organizational skills with agility and interpersonal competence.
• applying strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to easily build strong relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• excellent in time management with the ability to self-initiate, prioritize and work to deadlines. 
• applying strong I.T. skills and have an excellent command of various technological tools. 
• business fluent in English and ideally have a good knowledge of German or are willing to learn the language.

AT BMS WE

• are a dynamic workplace aiming for continuous professional development; our working environment offers space and support for active contribution and collaboration.
• offer a modern, inspiring work environment with an international well-experienced team, modern tools, and an open school community in the heart of Berlin.
• offer opportunities to grow professionally and to define - together with our team - a new quality standard in the field of education.
• provide an open-door culture with the leadership team, opportunities for collaborative learning, and foster mutual support.
• provide continuous professional development opportunities through professional development days and individual training.
• offer further benefits such as a relocation package (visa, settling-in allowance, housing support etc.), in-house language classes and weekly health & well-being offers.

Please note, due to the system set up we have to set an application close date but we will be starting to conduct interviews immediately and may appoint a suitable candidate before the advert close date.