Head of Primary Learning Support

**Salary**:
Internal pay scale based on experience (including social and health insurance) + benefits + relocation allowance where applicable

**Job type**:
Full Time, Fixed Term

**Start date**:
August 2025

9 March 2025

**Job overview**:
**Head of Primary Learning Support (M/F/d)**
- St. George’s the British International School, Cologne, Germany


St. George’s School seeks an experienced professional to s**upport the development of academic structures in the** Primary School to start in August 2025.

**The School**

St. George’s values are: Curiosity, Courage, Confidence, Community and these are at the core of all we do.

Serving the international community in Cologne for almost 40 years, St. George’s School combines an enriching curriculum with family orientated care. The school has grown from small beginnings into a thriving community of over 800 pupils, aged from 2-18 and representing more than 70 nationalities.

The National Curriculum is taught throughout the school; we offer the IB Diploma in our Sixth form.

One of a group of three schools located across Germany, St. George’s Cologne offers the successful applicant an exciting range of opportunities for professional development and growth across the school group.

**The Location**

Located on a purpose built campus on the outskirts of Cologne, St. George’s School enjoys direct transport links to the city centre, as well as to the greater area of Cologne-Bonn.

Germany’s fourth largest city, Cologne is a dynamic and vibrant cultural centre with a large and diverse international community. Situated in the heart of Europe, Cologne offers a high standard of living as well as numerous opportunities for travel and cultural discovery.

Cologne-Bonn airport is located only 20km from the school, with many daily flights to the UK, and a highspeed rail service connects Cologne to London, via Brussels.

**The Role**

We seek to appoint an experienced Head of Primary Learning Support. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward thinking professional, who is able to ensure that the highest expectations for teaching and learning are maintained.

Fluency in English and familiarity with the English National Curriculum are a prerequisite. A strong desire to contribute to the rich extra-curricular life of the department is also an advantage.

All applicants should hold a valid teaching qualification. We consider a degree in education (e.g. B.Ed./M.Ed./Lehramt), or postgraduate teaching certificate (e.g. PGCE) as valid. English language teaching certificates (e.g. TEFL/IELTS/CELTA) are not sufficient.

Applications should be submitted by the closing date of Sunday, 9th March 2025. The school reserves the right to contact outstanding applicants in advance of this deadline.

With the new EU General Data Protection Regulation, we are legally obliged to provide you with information regarding how the school, as your potential employer, handles your data. This information is
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For any inquires relating to this role, please do not hesitate to contact us directly:
Mr Christopher Fraser-Lewis

Head of Recruitment

E-mail:
Tel: 0049 2233 808870

**About**St. George’s, The British International School - Cologne**:
**St. George’s, The British International School - Cologne**
- Husarenstr. 20
- Cologne
- 50997
- Germany

+49 233 80887 0

St. George’s, The British International School.

An outstanding teaching opportunity in Germany with schools in Cologne, Düsseldorf Rhein-Ruhr and Munich.

Founded since 1985, St. George’s seeks to enable children to lead a life that makes a difference. The scope for teaching opportunities is impressive with pupils aged 2 to 18 years and a premier boarding facility in Cologne, St. George’s attracts staff from the whole education spectrum. The innovation continues yearly with developments in the facilities, curriculum and staffing.

Joining St. George’s is more than a job. With the opportunity to develop your teaching skills and move between schools it truly offers an attractive career move. Add to this competitive salaries, a generous relocation package and extensive training programme, St. George’s has become a desirable group of schools to join.

Teaching at St. George’s is anchored to the National Curriculum with pupils working toward the IGCSE and further to the IB Diploma. With pupils coming from over 50 nationalities our schools offer a very diverse and rewarding teaching experience. The language of tuition is English and all pupils receive German language tuition. With a maximum of 20 pupils per class, ESL support, SEN support and a collaborative approach St. George’s offers all staff the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Most importantly, St George’s fosters an atmosphere of tolerance and mutual respect, in which each individual is valued. Furthermore, each member of the school community is encouraged to grow and challenge themselves to consistently develop their skills and talents, explore the unknown a