Head of Primary Learning Support (m/f/d)
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed23 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformW5_SYNC
About This Role
Head of Primary Learning Support (m/f/d)
St. George’s School is seeking a seasoned professional to lead our Learning Support team specifically within the Early Years and Lower Primary sections.
This is a newly created role at St. George’s, set to commence in August 2026.
The School
For nearly 40 years, St. George’s School has been dedicated to serving the international community in Cologne, offering a rich educational experience combined with a family-focused environment. What began as a small school has evolved into a vibrant community of around 800 students, aged 2-18, representing over 50 different nationalities.
Our curriculum adheres to the National Curriculum, and we provide the IB Diploma in our Sixth Form.
As part of a network of three schools throughout Germany, St. George’s presents an exciting array of professional development and growth opportunities for the successful candidate across the school group.
The Location
Our school is situated on a newly constructed campus on the outskirts of Cologne, benefiting from excellent transport connections to the city center and the broader Cologne-Bonn area.
Cologne, Germany’s fourth-largest city, is a lively cultural hub with a diverse international population. Positioned in the heart of Europe, it boasts a high quality of life along with ample travel and cultural exploration opportunities.
Cologne-Bonn Airport is just 20km away, offering numerous daily flights to the UK, while a high-speed rail service links Cologne to London via Brussels.
The Role
We are in search of an experienced professional to oversee the strategic coordination of inclusive, exemplary SEND & EAL services within the Primary School, specifically in the Early Years and Lower Primary sections.
This position is responsible for ensuring that students gain social, emotional, and academic benefits from SEND & EAL services through high-quality teaching practices, effective identification, assessment, and monitoring, as well as maintaining close partnerships with external organizations.
As the Head of Primary Learning Support, you will collaborate and facilitate the professional development of staff regarding SEND, EAL, and Inclusion, while also enhancing your own expertise in these areas.
For comprehensive details, please download our application pack.
Applications will only be accepted via the TES online portal.
To complete your application, please upload the following documents to your Schrole profile:
• A copy of all your degree certificates and relevant academic transcripts
• A copy of your teaching qualification
Candidates must possess a valid teaching qualification. Acceptable qualifications include a degree in education (e.g., B.Ed./M.Ed./Lehramt) or a postgraduate teaching certificate (e.g., PGCE). Note that English language teaching certificates (e.g., TEFL/IELTS/CELTA) are not deemed sufficient.
The deadline for applications is Sunday, April 19, 2026. The school reserves the right to reach out to exceptional applicants prior to this date.
St. George’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. As a result, the successful candidate will undergo enhanced background checks.
In compliance with the new EU General Data Protection Regulation, we are required to inform you about how the school, as your prospective employer, manages your data. This information is available here.
St. George’s School is seeking a seasoned professional to lead our Learning Support team specifically within the Early Years and Lower Primary sections.
This is a newly created role at St. George’s, set to commence in August 2026.
The School
For nearly 40 years, St. George’s School has been dedicated to serving the international community in Cologne, offering a rich educational experience combined with a family-focused environment. What began as a small school has evolved into a vibrant community of around 800 students, aged 2-18, representing over 50 different nationalities.
Our curriculum adheres to the National Curriculum, and we provide the IB Diploma in our Sixth Form.
As part of a network of three schools throughout Germany, St. George’s presents an exciting array of professional development and growth opportunities for the successful candidate across the school group.
The Location
Our school is situated on a newly constructed campus on the outskirts of Cologne, benefiting from excellent transport connections to the city center and the broader Cologne-Bonn area.
Cologne, Germany’s fourth-largest city, is a lively cultural hub with a diverse international population. Positioned in the heart of Europe, it boasts a high quality of life along with ample travel and cultural exploration opportunities.
Cologne-Bonn Airport is just 20km away, offering numerous daily flights to the UK, while a high-speed rail service links Cologne to London via Brussels.
The Role
We are in search of an experienced professional to oversee the strategic coordination of inclusive, exemplary SEND & EAL services within the Primary School, specifically in the Early Years and Lower Primary sections.
This position is responsible for ensuring that students gain social, emotional, and academic benefits from SEND & EAL services through high-quality teaching practices, effective identification, assessment, and monitoring, as well as maintaining close partnerships with external organizations.
As the Head of Primary Learning Support, you will collaborate and facilitate the professional development of staff regarding SEND, EAL, and Inclusion, while also enhancing your own expertise in these areas.
For comprehensive details, please download our application pack.
Applications will only be accepted via the TES online portal.
To complete your application, please upload the following documents to your Schrole profile:
• A copy of all your degree certificates and relevant academic transcripts
• A copy of your teaching qualification
Candidates must possess a valid teaching qualification. Acceptable qualifications include a degree in education (e.g., B.Ed./M.Ed./Lehramt) or a postgraduate teaching certificate (e.g., PGCE). Note that English language teaching certificates (e.g., TEFL/IELTS/CELTA) are not deemed sufficient.
The deadline for applications is Sunday, April 19, 2026. The school reserves the right to reach out to exceptional applicants prior to this date.
St. George’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. As a result, the successful candidate will undergo enhanced background checks.
In compliance with the new EU General Data Protection Regulation, we are required to inform you about how the school, as your prospective employer, manages your data. This information is available here.