Head of Primary Learning Support (m/f/d)

Head of Primary Learning Support (m/f/d)

St. George’s School is seeking an accomplished leader to direct our Learning Support team in either the Early Years and Lower Primary or Upper Primary divisions, starting in August 2026. This position is a newly established role that will begin at St. George’s from August 2026.

The School

For more than 20 years, St. George’s School has been dedicated to serving the international community in Duisburg-Düsseldorf, combining a robust curriculum with a family-oriented philosophy. From its humble beginnings, the school has flourished into a dynamic community of around 650 students aged 2 to 18, representing a wide range of nationalities.

The National Curriculum is applied throughout the school, with the IB Diploma available to our Sixth Form students.

As part of a network of three schools in Germany, St. George’s offers the successful applicant a wealth of professional development and advancement opportunities within the school group.

The Location

Located on a newly built campus in the center of Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region, St. George’s School enjoys excellent transport links to Düsseldorf and Duisburg, as well as the broader Rhine-Ruhr area.

Düsseldorf, the sixth largest city in Germany, serves as a vibrant cultural center with a large and diverse international population. Centrally positioned in Europe, Düsseldorf offers a high standard of living along with ample opportunities for travel and cultural experiences.

The school is just 15 km from Düsseldorf airport, which provides numerous daily flights to the UK, and high-speed train services ensure easy access to various European destinations.

The Role

We are looking for a seasoned professional to lead the strategic coordination of inclusive and outstanding SEND & EAL provisions within the Primary School, with a focus on either Early Years, Lower Primary, or Upper Primary.

In this capacity, you will ensure that students benefit socially, emotionally, and academically from SEND & EAL provisions through high-quality teaching practices, comprehensive identification, assessment, monitoring, and close collaboration with external partners.

As Head of Primary Learning Support, you will facilitate effective professional development for staff regarding SEND, EAL, and Inclusion, while also enhancing your own knowledge and skills in these areas.

For detailed information, please download our application pack.

Applications will only be accepted through the WhatSchool platform.

To finalize your application, kindly upload the following documents to your Schrole profile:

• A copy of all your degree certificates along with your academic transcripts
• A copy of your teaching qualification

All candidates must hold a valid teaching qualification. Degrees in education (e.g., B.Ed./M.Ed./Lehramt) or a postgraduate teaching certificate (e.g., PGCE) are recognized as valid credentials. English language teaching certificates (e.g., TEFL/IELTS/CELTA) do not satisfy this requirement.

Please ensure your applications are submitted by the deadline of Sunday, April 19th, 2026. The school retains the right to contact exceptional candidates prior to this date.

St. George’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff members to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate will undergo enhanced background checks.

In accordance with the new EU General Data Protection Regulation, we are obligated to inform you about how the school, as your potential employer, handles your data. This information can be accessed here.