General
Start of employment: 01 August 2025
Your tasks and responsibilities
As the Secondary School Principal, you serve as the academic and operational leader for the Secondary School (Grades 6–12), overseeing the pedagogical team within this division. Your role involves full responsibility for managing and administering all aspects of the instructional program, along with coordinating shared school facilities. You provide leadership, administrative, and supervisory support to foster the academic development of students and actively promote engagement with parents and the broader community.
As a member of the school leadership team, you work collaboratively to uphold high standards and nurture a culture of thoughtful inquiry focused on effective strategies, structures, approaches, and educational innovations. Together with the leadership team, you develop systems that optimize resource use and share responsibility for school policies, development plans, calendars, and budget allocations relevant to student learning, human resources, and staff professional development in the Secondary School.
With responsibility for the design and implementation of the Secondary School Development Plan, you will ensure its alignment with the school’s overarching strategic objectives. Collaborating closely with other section principals, you will play a key role in shaping and refining a sustainable, vertically integrated, inquiry-based curriculum designed to maximize student learning outcomes. You will report directly to the Head of School, providing regular updates and consulting on key decisions and developments within the Secondary School. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Head of School, aligned with your qualifications and the scope of your role. As part of your duties, you will also engage in classroom teaching, with scheduled teaching responsibilities comprising approximately 10–20% of your workload. Additionally, you may assist with class coverage and supervision as required, contributing to the smooth operation of the school.
Access to the full job posting:
https://www.lis.school/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Appointment-Secondary-Principal-2024_25-LIS.pdf
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.
