Lower School (Primary) Principal

at  Thuringia International School WeimarBelvederer Allee 40 99425 Weimar

THE CONTEXT:

The Thuringia International School is a K-12 IB World School of 340 students in the beautiful German state of Thuringia. Our school is a modern, Bauhaus inspired collection of buildings in the historic city of Weimar. Located just 2 km from the city centre which was home to Goethe, Schiller, Liszt, Klee, Kandinsky and Walter Gropius, the eponymous head of the Bauhaus University. Weimar is within easy reach of Leipzig, Berlin and Prague and is a very liveable and culturally rich city surrounded by some of eastern Germany’s most attractive walking, biking and wine growing regions. ThIS is a remarkable school for teachers and teaching couples early in their careers and for those with families looking for a home with a heart. We are a smaller school that believes in talking to and knowing each other, in making connections and in collaborating with those in the building and in our vibrant city. Weimar itself has a population of 65,000 and sits halfway between the cities of Erfurt, the state capital, and Jena. Together these three cities form the central metropolitan area of Thuringia, with approximately 500,000 inhabitants.
Our Leadership Team is made up of the school’s Director, the Lower and Upper School Principals, The Business Manager, and the Marketing and Admissions Associate who serves as the secretary to the team as well as the Board.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The Lower School Principal shall possess the following qualifications and/or experience:

THURINGIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - WEIMAR

Belvederer Allee 40
99425 Weimar
Germany
+49 6 4348 9910
ThIS is a not-for-profit K-12 IB World School of 340 students in the beautiful German state of Thuringia. Our school is a modern, Bauhaus inspired collection of buildings in the historic city of Weimar. Located just 2 km from the city centre which was home to Goethe, Schiller, Liszt, Klee, Kandinsky and Walter Gropius, the eponymous head of the Bauhaus University. Weimar is within easy reach of Leipzig, Berlin and Prague and is a very liveable and culturally rich city, surrounded by some of eastern Germany’s most attractive walking, biking and wine growing regions.
ThIS is a remarkable school for teaching couples and teachers early in their careers and for those with families looking for a home with a heart. We are a smaller school that believes in talking to and knowing each other, in making connections and in collaborating with those in the building and in our vibrant city. Weimar itself has a population of 65,000.
Weimar sits halfway between the cities of Erfurt, the state capital, and Jena. Together the three cities form the central metropolitan area of Thuringia, with approximately 500,000 inhabitants. We are not Germany’s largest or highest paying school, but we are aim to be one of the most interesting, collaborative and open schools in Germany, and our host city is part of that quality of life and work.
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You are responsible for the overall achievement, welfare and conduct of students and staff in the Lower School. You should be a visible presence in the classrooms and corridors so that you know and understand what is happening in the Lower School and can credibly respond to anything brought to you by students, staff or parents.

• Coordinate and supervise all activities and programmes in grades Early Primary (EP) to Grade 5.
• Evaluate the implementation of programs from EP to Grade 5 and provide professional support as needed.
• Regularly evaluate the performance of Lower School staff and provide or identify opportunities for improvement. Take the lead on Lower School continuing Professional Development.
• Act to promote and maintain strong parental and community connection and involvement in the Lower School.
• Participate in the admissions process of Lower School students and families with our Marketing and Admissions Associate.
• Support efforts to market the school in the wider community.
• Monitor and manage the Lower School educational budget in collaboration with our Business Manager.
• Serve as a member of the school’s Child Protection team in collaboration with our Nurse.
• Actively work with the IB PYP Coordinator to develop a horizontally and vertically articulated and delivered curriculum.
• Work closely with our Director to develop the plans for the Lower School and its staff and students, and to grow yourself as the leader that the Lower School needs.