Head / Pedagogical Director

**ISR International School on the Rhine**
Nordrhein-Westfalen**Salary**:

Highly competitive remuneration package**Job type**:

Full Time, Permanent21 October 2025**Job overview**:

- An outstanding opportunity for an experienced and dynamic leader to lead teaching and learning, as well as the day-to-day running, of a thriving Kindergarten of 110 pupils in a high-achieving, academically focused school._

ISR International School on the Rhine is very distinctive among European international schools. Within an inclusive and holistic education environment, it focuses strongly and boldly on academic achievement and preparing students for admission to top universities worldwide. ISR aims to produce multilingual students who have excellent academic results, are equipped with critical thinking and logical reasoning skills, and have a love of learning and a commitment to being active and responsible global citizens - ‘We enable great minds and strong characters’ is the guiding principle at ISR. Across all its programmes, ISR’s results are well above the German and global averages.ISR is located at the heart of the Düsseldorf-Neuss-Meerbusch region of North Rhine-Westphalia, with its main 140,000 square metre campus in the picturesque and historic city of Neuss. There are Kindergartens in Düsseldorf and Meerbusch, and an Elementary School campus will open in Düsseldorf in 2026. The school has more than 1,000 students from 60 nationalities and 200 staff - giving a whole-school staff-to-student ratio of 6:1. ISR is committed to this size - big enough to support a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities, small enough for the connections and relationships that help students to thrive.The Proprietor, Peter Soliman, operates ISR with a lean leadership structure, effective decision-making, a fast-paced environment and resources focused on the continued development of teaching and learning, professional development and outstanding facilities.-
The incoming Head/Pedagogical Director will need to be able to provide the sort of strong and clear leadership that will enable the Kindergarten to maintain and build its profile in Düsseldorf. This will be essential for admissions to the Kindergarten, and until ISR’s Düsseldorf campus opens, it will be the Kindergarten that ‘flies the flag’ for ISR in the city. This will require the Kindergarten to have an increasingly strong public image and a Head/Pedagogical Director who is enthusiastic about engaging more widely in the community. When the Düsseldorf school opens, the new challenge will be to ensure that the Kindergarten can provide a seamless transition into both elementary schools.- **Closing date: Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 10:00 (UK) / 11:00 (Germany).**- ISR International School on the Rhine is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all our students, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices according to international standards. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and international child protection authorities; safeguarding-related questions will be asked throughout this appointment process._- RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools._

**About**ISR International School on the Rhine**:
**ISR International School on the Rhine**
- Konrad-Adenauer-Ring 2
41464 Neuss
Germany
- +49 131 40388 0**About ISR International School on the Rhine**

ISR (International School on the Rhine) is a distinguished private, coeducational institution nestled in the picturesque Rhineland region of Germany. We provide a comprehensive educational experience for students ranging from Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in our non-selective admissions policy, welcoming a diverse student population from various backgrounds and cultures.

At ISR, we pride ourselves on offering a globally focused curriculum that aligns with the Cambridge Framework and incorporates the International Baccalaureate (IB), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). This ensures that our students receive a well-rounded and internationally recognized education, preparing them for the challenges of higher education while encouraging a love for learning and exploration.

We extend our commitment to academic excellence with a comprehensive curriculum that seamlessly integrates the prestigious IGCSE and IB programmes. Tailored to meet the academic needs of students in their later years of schooling, our program builds upon the solid foundation laid in the Kindergarten and Elementary school.

By offering both IGCSEs and the IB Diploma, we provide students with a versatile education that prepares them for the complexities of a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Join us at ISR, where students are not only academically profi