Stellvertretende Hortleitung (m/w/d)

Leadership and Management:

• Support the Hort Leader in managing daily operations and team coordination of the Hort and Holiday Hort programmes.
• Assume full leadership responsibility in the absence of the Hort Leader, ensuring continuity in supervision, administration, and communication.
• Identify, initiate, and execute projects that support and enhance the goals of the Hort and Primary programmes, in close collaboration with leadership and educational teams.
• Coordinate daily logistical planning for the Hort, including:
  • Staff scheduling and absence tracking
  • Duty plans in coordination with the Assistant Principal
  • Educator timetables for Hort and in-class support
  • Daily running of the Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) programme during Hort time
  • Organising cover arrangements
• Act as the main contact for operational matters (e.g., budgeting support, facility use, purchasing, finance tracking).
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and coordination of the Holiday Hort programme.
• Welcome, onboard, and train new Hort staff in daily routines, school protocols, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain safety and supervision systems, including oversight of sign-out assistants and student tracking processes.

Pedagogical and Student Support 

• Act as an educator during Hort time, Holiday Hort, break times, and, if required, during academic classes.
• Collaborate with the Hort and Primary teams as well as the school counselling team to implement best practices for behaviour and social-emotional development.
• Provide support and guidance to the team on student well-being, behaviour concerns, and pedagogical strategies.
• Engage with families around student behaviour and social-emotional support.

Team Development and Administration 

• Assist in recruitment processes for Hort team members, including conducting interviews and making recommendations.
• Provide mentoring and support for interns, volunteers, sign-out assistants, and trainee staff.
• Supervise and coordinate room preparation and ensure appropriate usage of spaces.
• Facilitate team communication by chairing weekly team meetings in the Hort Leader's absence.
• Support the implementation of the professional growth programme by providing feedback to team members and mentoring as needed.
• Oversee relevant data tracking systems, documentation, and communication tools related to Hort operations.

Communication and Community Engagement 

• Serve as a point of contact for parents, students, and staff during the Hort Leader’s absence.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding daily routines, special events, and general information through established channels (e.g., Hort info board, newsletters).
• Foster a strong sense of community and collaboration among the Hort team, students, and families.
• Ensure that all external representations of the Hort programme are aligned with internal values and messages.

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Social Pedagogy, or a related field, or recognised qualification as State Approved Educator/Childhood Pedagogue (as per Saxony's qualification ordinance)
• First leadership experience in an educational setting, ideally as a deputy or team coordinator
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently and structure tasks efficiently
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural, and communication skills
• Ability to maintain composure and provide solutions in dynamic day-to-day operations
• High level of commitment to student well-being and positive team culture
• Fluency in both English and German

• A vibrant, diverse, and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a globally connected environment.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our learners as they grow into confident, internationally-minded individuals.
• Wonderful students who are interested in learning
• A dynamic and diverse workplace that continues to develop best teaching and learning practice
• Company benefits such as company pension scheme, supplementary health insurance, moving allowance, JobRad Leasing, financial support for a German language course etc.