Secondary School Assistant Principal (mfd)

Leipzig International School; Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A vibrant international educational institution in Leipzig is seeking an experienced Assistant Principal to oversee student learning and well-being within a diverse secondary school environment. This role includes managing staff, monitoring student behavior, and working closely with the school's Leadership and Management teams. Candidates should possess a degree in Secondary Education and have a strong background in teaching and leadership. The position offers professional growth opportunities and a supportive community.

Leistungen

Company pension scheme

Supplementary health insurance

Financial support for language courses

Qualifikationen

• Experience as a highly successful teacher of Secondary School students.
• Experience as a leader in a school context is preferable.
• Structured and self-dependent working style.

Aufgaben

• Oversee quality of student learning and pastoral care.
• Monitor student attendance and behavior.
• Manage relationships with parents and teach classes.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Intercultural communication

Student well-being management

Fluency in English

Teaching experience

Ausbildung

University degree in Secondary Education

Masters degree in Educational Leadership

Jobbeschreibung

General

Job Start:01 August 2026

Location:KönneritzstraßeLeipzig Germany

Contract:full-time (40 hour per week) initially fixed-term for 2 years followed by the option of a subsequent employment contract with an infinite duration

In our secondary school about 470 students are learning and preparing for the Cambridge IGCSE and IBDP final exams. Our excellent academic results benchmarked against the International Schools Assessment and the IGCSE and IB Diploma international examinations are proof of the quality education we provide at Leipzig International School. The school is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools as well as the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Your tasks and responsibilities

The Assistant Principal reports to the Secondary School Principal and is responsible for overseeing the quality of student learning as well as performing the leading pastoral role in ensuring that learners well-being is considered and supported throughout the Secondary School. They are also responsible for following up on student attendance, learning behaviour and conduct issues as per the school policies and directives and for overseeing the Pastoral curriculum, leading and managing the Form Tutors. The Assistant Principal plays a significant role in admissions and is the person responsible for transitions into the Secondary School. Working with the Student Safety and Wellbeing Team this Assistant Principal is a part of the student referral process and line-manages the Learning Inclusion Coordination and the Enrichment Coordination, with enrichment being responsible for both holistic and pastoral areas of student life. The Assistant Principal is a fully-equipped leader of learning and thus an extended management position.

The Assistant Principal is a member of the Secondary Leadership Team (SLT) and Secondary Management Team (SMT) and works closely with the Secondary Principal, others involved in Enrichment Coordination, Whole School Coordination (Learning Inclusion Coordination, Student Safety and Wellbeing Coordination), Form Tutors, Director of Admissions and teaching staff. It is imperative that they develop a good relationship with parents and meet systematically with the Parent Representatives of each section.

Beside the outlined main tasks below the Assistant Principal also provides teaching to students in order to (1) create a presence and approachability for learners and (2) to maintain the direct experience in the teaching profession.

Be accountable for the well-being of all learners in the school section

• Know all students as learners leading in systems designed to monitor student attendance endeavour and progress;
• Be the next level of escalation in systems of attendance behaviour and engagement (after Area of Learning Leaders) to ensure there are suitable sanctions to ensure a productive learning environment for all students. Oversee the IB Coordinator doing this for G11-12;
• Being visible to learners and teachers from the start of school (i.e. intervening on issues before school) and being a model of attendance at all 2y school functions events and meetings;
• Oversee attendance and implement regular interventions (including direct work with learners and meetings with parents) to ensure learners are in school and learning as much as possible;
• Respond in an effective efficient and timely manner to concerns from parents teachers and other stakeholders liaising as appropriate with expert professionals to ensure learners are suitably challenged and their well-being is effectively supported;
• Support the AP (Learning) in placing learners appropriately in their curricula programmes including external programmes of Cambridge and IBO and work with relevant staff members to ensure the schedule is effective, learners are successful and interventions are timely;
• Manage associated events and correspondence associated with role transition days, trial days for new learners alongside relevant staff (Primary School; Secondary Office; Admissions Department);
• Work closely with the Student Wellbeing team to ensure that the Pastoral curriculum and the PSHE curriculum align and support each other in developing learners understanding of their well-being;
• Attending to the learning environment around school (e.g. displays) and supporting the marketing of the school and the celebration of the learners internally and externally;
• Take leading role in organising events specific to the school section for example Graduation and IGCSE Celebrations for Upper School; concerts and enrichment activities for Middle School; class trips and excursions and attending such events as a leader of the 2y School.

Lead and manage teachers in team and Parent Representatives

• Responsible for line-managing Form Tutors Learning Inclusion Leader and the Enrichment Directors all to promote a healthy happy broad & balanced school experience for learners;
• Lead teachers to improved performance through professional growth and learning procedures (Teaching & Learning Handbook). Understand that this involves climate culture and morale as much as leading the training of teachers as a subject and pedagogical expert. This may involve reinforcing school policies with teachers and leaders and will require regular weekly classroom visits and feedback;
• Lead Form Tutors especially regarding the Pastoral curriculum and their role in the learning and escalation procedures;
• Line-manage Enrichment Directors ensuring that the enrichment programme is effective;
• Lead and manage the Parent Representative groups;
• Take a supporting role in the recruitment of new teachers process.

Set strategic direction of learning in school section

• Maintain a continuous Section Development Plan for strategic direction of team in terms of classroom learning student endeavour and particularly enrichment ensuring that the school offers a broad and rich experience to learners;
• Plan strategically with regard to collaborative time alongside 2y Principal and the SLT;
• Lead the Pastoral Curriculum programme for Form Tutors in each section;
• Lead and support the school direction regarding student attendance and conduct.

Your profile

• University degree in Secondary Education or comparable education;
• Experience as a highly successful teacher of Secondary School students;
• Experience as a highly successful leader of people (in a school context) preferable;
• Masters degree or equivalent in Educational Leadership desirable;
• Structured and self-dependent working style;
• The ability to challenge situations and a passionate desire to ensure that the learners gain optimal experiences in every classroom and throughout their school lives;
• Strong communication and intercultural skills;
• Fluency in the English language.

What we offer

• A vibrant diverse and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a globally connected environment.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our learners as they grow into confident internationally-minded individuals.
• Wonderful students who are interested in learning
• A dynamic and diverse workplace that continues to develop best teaching and learning practice
• The chance to engage in the life of the International School in the beautiful city of Leipzig; a historic green vibrant university city that is safe well-connected and in the cultural heart of Europe
• Company benefits such as company pension scheme supplementary health insurance moving allowance JobRad leasing financial support for a German language course etc. (Awarded the designation of a Socially Responsible Employer)

About us

Leipzig International School GmbH (LIS) is a warm and vibrant non-profit educational community dedicated to fostering learning growth and global citizenship. Serving nearly 1100 students from local and international families our school offers an enriching experience from kindergarten through secondary school including integrated before- and after-school care. Guided by our motto Learning to be a citizen of the world we celebrate diversity internationality and inclusivity providing a nurturing environment where students thrive academically socially and personally.

Supported by a dedicated team of 250 staff members from 37 nations LIS ensures a stimulating and supportive learning journey for every child from their first steps into education to achieving university entrance qualifications. Our symbol the lion reflects the courage strength and resilience we nurture in our students, qualities that empower them to embrace challenges and transform their lives. At LIS we are proud to inspire a brighter future through education and to foster a community where every individual belongs and grows.

LIS is an inclusive learning community and does not discriminate on the basis of race, skin colour, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status or sexual orientation.

Required Experience: Staff IC

Key Skills Early Childhood Education,Infant Care,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Special Education,Teaching,Administrative Experience,Child Protective Services,Childhood Development,Experience with Children,Toddler Care

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1