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Head Of School at Leipzig International School
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.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education and Training
* Industries
* Primary and Secondary Education
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