The Bavarian International School gAG (BIS) is a private, non-profit all-day school with two campuses in the north of Munich (Haimhausen) and in Schwabing. 1,250 students from 70 nations attend the IB World School. Under the motto "Believe. Inspire. Succeed", students enjoy a holistic, personalised and innovative education in English. Intercultural competence, cooperative learning, global responsibility and international mindedness characterise the philosophy of BIS with around 240 teachers and staff.
Part-time (70%), initially for one yearcan be combined with a teaching assignment.
The Vice Principal serves as a key member of the campus leadership team, responsible for supporting strategic initiatives and daily organisational operations alongside the Principal. This role requires a hands-on approach to academic management, sharing responsibilities with the PYP Coordinator for facilitating collaborative planning, curriculum review, and pedagogical enhancements. The Vice Principal is an integral member of the cross-campus primary and whole-school leadership teams.
General Leadership & Operations
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Work with the Principal and campus leadership to ensure the Primary School reflects the BIS philosophy and effectively implements the school’s purpose and commitments are implemented
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To work with the Primary School Principal to foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and belonging for all students, staff, and families
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Maintain a highly visible, approachable profile of positive leadership
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Attend and actively contribute to Pedagogical Leadership Team, Whole School Leadership, and Primary School Academic Council meetings
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Deputise for the Principal in their absence and undertake areas of delegation, reporting regularly on progress
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Support the Principal with the staff appraisal process, holding direct responsibility for supervising assigned staff members
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Play a constructive role in the hiring and selection of new staff, as well as whole-school policy development
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Support the organisation and facilitation of staff induction and orientation, ensuring a smooth transition for new faculty
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Manage daily operational logistics, including the coordination of staff substitutions, duty rosters, and updating the weekly staff memo
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Support the planning of residential trips, including risk assessments and required meetings with parents, chaperones, and the health department
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Support the Principal in preparing regular campus reports for the Executive Board and implementing emergency protocols
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Maintain high ethical standards, promoting morale, engagement, belonging, and strict confidentiality
Curriculum & Pedagogical Leadership-
Support curriculum leadership and coordination to ensure the effective implementation of the IB Primary Years Programme in delegated areas
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Champion transdisciplinary learning, concept-driven inquiry, and student agency as the foundation of the school's learning culture
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Lead the primary school’s enrichment strategy, designing, executing, and promoting a robust program aligned with the PYP framework
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Partner with the PYP Coordinator to align duties and ensure all IB programmatic expectations, standards, and evaluation recommendations are met
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Provide direct coaching and guide the team's focus on inclusive pedagogical practices, including differentiation and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Planning & Documenting-
Facilitate collaborative planning meetings, ensuring curriculum and assessment are accessible through differentiation and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
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Collaborate with the PYP Coordinator and relevant committees on the writing, review, and development of curriculum documentation
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Coordinate, maintain, and update parent, staff, and academic handbooks alongside staff reference resources
Teaching, Coaching & Mentoring-
Model best practices in teaching and learning through co-planning, co-teaching, and modelling classroom methodology
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Coach, mentor, and inspire faculty and staff to grow, challenge themselves, and develop their instructional practices
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Carry out effective classroom observations and provide constructive, growth-oriented feedback
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Undertake specific teaching duties as required by the Primary School Principal
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Oversee the inventory of educational resources to facilitate efficient staff collaboration
Assessing & Evaluating-
Line manage and guide assigned teams in developing high-quality, outcomes-aligned assessments throughout the planning cycle
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Lead and account for grade-level and department teams, facilitating regular moderation meetings to ensure robust horizontal and vertical assessment articulation
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Oversee direct reports to ensure essential agreements for assessment and evidencing learning are rigorously formulated, implemented, and maintained across all areas of responsibility
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Manage and hold teams accountable for the accurate setup, coordination, and proofreading of student academic reports
Student Support & Community Engagement-
Oversee and resolve escalated student behavior issues, designing targeted interventions to maintain a positive, safe, and disciplined school culture
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Oversee student leadership structures and participate regularly in Primary School assemblies.
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Serve as a point of contact for community questions and concerns, meeting with parents, students and staff members to foster strong connections
Wellbeing & Belonging-
To ensure the ongoing development of the IB Learner Profile and PSPE curriculum to integrate and embed social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies explicitly
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To champion student voice initiatives and create leadership opportunities that empower students to contribute to the school community
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To support the development of student and parent affinity groups
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To manage student discipline, ensuring it is grounded in restorative practices and focused on learning and growth
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To analyse behaviour data to identify trends and implement proactive, preventative support systems
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Significant teaching experience within the IB PYP framework, with a firm grasp of the IB continuum
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Proven experience in educational leadership, curriculum management, and successfully leading institutional change
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Demonstrated ability to develop, lead, inspire, and build trust among colleagues and the wider school community
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A solution-focused mindset paired with excellent interpersonal and written/oral English communication skills
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Strong awareness of child protection/safeguarding and a strict commitment to student safety
We offer a varied and exciting job with an international spirit, at a modern campus with the best equipment. We promote professional development and training and provide our employees with their own laptops and among other things. We live diversity, and the work-life balance of our employees is important to us. Therefore, we offer excellent working conditions and social benefits.
