Primary Assistant Principal for Curriculum (m/f/d)

Befristet, Vollzeit · Leipzig

General
Job Start: 01 August 2025
Location: Könneritzstraße 47, 04229 Leipzig, Germany
Contract: full-time, initially fixed-term for 2 years followed by the option of a subsequent employment contract with an infinite duration

Our primary school offers a high-quality education programme for over 340 children aged 6 to 11. It supports each student’s personal, social, academic, physical and emotional development in an internationally oriented context. In our primary school an international curriculum is used to ensure that we provide a clear and consistent curriculum that appropriately challenges the students.

We are looking for an outstanding educator to join our primary leadership team as Assistant Principal. 
The Assistant Principal is a leader and mentor in the continuous development of best practices in instruction, curriculum, student engagement and well-being. They act as an instructional leader and mentor for the primary teaching team. 
Your tasks and responsibilities
  • act as member of the primary leadership team
  • lead and support the implementation of the school's strategic plan in primary
  • lead the curriculum development, accreditation and change processes
  • participate in recruiting process
  • use data to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning
  • implement innovative learning opportunities, incl. technology integration and inclusive learning, collaboratively
  • apply student well-being and behavior guidelines in collaboration
  • be responsible for administering the teacher substitute protocol with support
  • develop yearly schedules for learners and teachers
  • as part of our professional growth process, observe and supervise teachers to enhance, enrich, and support student learning
  • collaborate with parent representatives and families to ensure transparency and exchange about school initiatives
  • promote professional growth
Your profile
  • M.Ed. degree or at least 3 year of successful leadership experience
  • passionate about learning beyond traditional concepts 
  • exceptional interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
  • strong organizational skills
  • be resilient
  • proven experience as teacher and or leader in an international school environment 
  • act as role model for lifelong learning
  • show high competency in written and spoken English
  • show effective verbal and written communication skills as well as the use of IT and new technologies
  • show evidence of continuous professional development
What we offer
  • wonderful students who are interested in learning
  • a cooperative international team who is student and learner centered
  • ongoing internal and external professional development
  • a dynamic and diverse workplace that continues to develop best teaching and learning practices
  • company benefits such as company pension scheme, supplementary health insurance, moving allowance, JobRad Leasing, financial support a language course etc.
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 1,100 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 (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status or sexual orientation.

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