International Education and Quality Manager (m/f/x)

Klett Kita & Schule GmbH; Stuttgart; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Klett Kita & Schule GmbH seeks an experienced education professional to lead quality assurance and development across its international network of schools and early years settings. You will guide educational leaders, develop group-wide quality initiatives, and implement frameworks to improve educational effectiveness.

Fluent English is essential; German knowledge is a plus. The role involves regular international travel and collaboration across diverse educational contexts in Stuttgart and

Qualifications

• University degree in education or educational sciences.
• Several years of experience working with children and/or young people.
• Proven leadership in education and/or quality management within educational institutions.
• Strong knowledge of current national and international developments in education and educational research.
• Proven experience in evidence-informed, outcomes-focused school and organisational development.
• Knowledge of international education systems, curricula or programmes is advantageous.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken); some German beneficial; additional languages welcomed.
• Strong conceptual thinking and a passion for innovative approaches.
• Confident presence with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interest in aligning educational excellence with entrepreneurial thinking in independent education.
• Willingness to travel internationally regularly.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional support and guidance to schools and early years settings across our international network through dialogue, professional exchange and on-site visits.
• Empower and support educational leaders across our international network in quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.
• Help refine our shared approach to educational quality and further develop our frameworks and processes.
• Develop and implement group-wide initiatives addressing emerging priorities, including educational effectiveness and the use of artificial intelligence in educational settings.
• Keep abreast of international developments in education, pedagogy and research, as well as wider social and technological trends affecting our work.

Skills

Educational leadership

Quality management

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree in education

Job description

Your responsibilities

• Provide professional support and guidance to schools and early years settings across our international network through dialogue, professional exchange and on-site visits.


• Empower and support educational leaders across our international network in quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.


• Help refine our shared approach to educational quality and further develop our frameworks and processes.


• Develop and implement group-wide initiatives addressing emerging priorities, including educational effectiveness and the use of artificial intelligence in educational settings.


• Keep abreast of international developments in education, pedagogy and research, as well as wider social and technological trends affecting our work.

Your profile

You bring a strong commitment to educational quality and a clear focus on the needs, learning and development of children and young people.

What you bring:

• A university degree in education or educational sciences.


• Several years of first-hand experience working with children and/or young people.


• Proven leadership experience in the education sector and/or expertise in quality management within educational institutions.


• Strong knowledge of current national and international developments in education and educational research.


• Proven experience in evidence-informed, outcomes-focused school and organisational development.


• Knowledge of international education systems, curricula or educational programmes would be an advantage.


• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken; some knowledge of German would be an advantage. Additional languages, particularly French or Polish, would be welcome.


• Strong conceptual thinking skills, combined with a passion for developing innovative approaches.


• Confident presence and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• An interest in how educational excellence and entrepreneurial thinking can work together in an independent education environment.


• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.

What we offer

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the learning and development of children and young people across our international network.


• The opportunity to work closely with a diverse international network of schools and early years settings and to engage with a wide range of educational contexts and systems.


• A highly committed and experienced team united by a passion for excellent education.


• A responsible and autonomous role with significant scope for initiative and impact.


• Attractive employment conditions and a modern workplace in the heart of Stuttgart, Germany.