Head of Department - Secondary Science (m/f/d)

Head of Secondary Science (m/f/d)

St. George’s School seeks an experienced professional to lead the Science department in our flourishing Secondary School to start in August 2026.

The School

Serving the international community in Cologne for almost 40 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 approximately 800 pupils, aged from 2-18 and representing more than 40 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

Located on a new, purpose built campus on the outskirts of Cologne, St. George’s School enjoys direct transport links to the city centre, as well as to the greater area of Cologne-Bonn.

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

Cologne-Bonn airport is located only 20km from the school, with many daily flights to the UK, and a high speed rail service connects Cologne to London, via Brussels.

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.

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 Lower Secondary, 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.

Please download our application pack for detailed information.

Only applications made through the online portal will be considered.

We require additional information for your application, please upload the following documents to your Schrole profile:

• A copy of all your degree certificates and corresponding academic transcripts

• A copy of your 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 Wednesday, 15th of April 2026. 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.

With the new EU General Data Protection Regulation, we are legally obliged to provide you with information regarding how the school, as your potential employer, handles your data. This information is here.