Head of Secondary Science (m/f/d)

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Head of Secondary Science

St George’s the British International School, Düsseldorf Rhein-Ruhr, Germany.

St George’s School seeks a well-qualified professional to lead the Science Department in our flourishing secondary school, to start in August 2024.

The School

Serving the international community in Duisburg-Düsseldorf for over 10 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 650 pupils, aged from 2-18 and representing a broad range of nationalities.

The National Curriculum is taught throughout the school, and we offer the IB Diploma in our Sixth Form.

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

The Location

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

Düsseldorf airport is located only 15km from the school, with many daily flights to the UK, and high speed rail services connect Düsseldorf to a wide range of European destinations.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an experienced professional to lead the Science Department in our Secondary School. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward thinking professional, who is able to build on the excellent work of their predecessor.

The successful applicant will be a dynamic teacher with previous leadership experience. We are looking for the right balance between experience, enthusiasm and a passion for teaching and learning which will inspire students and colleagues.

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.

Given the growing and developing nature of the school, flexibility and the desire to support other team members is essential. A strong desire to contribute to the rich pastoral and extra-curricular life of the school will also be an advantage.

The Science Department promote an enthusiasm for scientific learning and an awareness of the importance of science as part of life. It delivers not only an academic understanding of science but also a functional approach. It equips students with the skills and qualifications that they will need to undertake further studies in this field.

Science is part of the core curriculum for all ages. In Middle School, students follow a course in General Science, which combines topics in Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Students take Cambridge IGCSE examinations at age 16, with most pupils studying for the double combined award. Approximately one third of pupils are offered the opportunity to take all three sciences as discrete IGCSE subjects.

Please download our application pack for detailed information.

Only applications made through the TES online portal will be considered.

• A copy of your degree certificate and teaching qualification.

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 21st January 2024. The school reserves the right to contact outstanding applicants in advance of this deadline.

St George’s is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will therefore be subject to enhanced background checks.

For any inquires relating to this role, please do not hesitate to contact us directly:

Ms Lona Beckers

Recruitment Manager

E-mail: recruitment@stgeorgesschool.com

Tel: 0049 2233 808870

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 and aim for excellence.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

Please visit our website www.stgeorgesschool.com for further information.