Employment
Are you excited about collaborating with forward thinking teachers and operational staff in a school that deeply values reflective practice, failing forward and designing for a sustainable future? If so we invite your application for our open positions below. Experience in International Education is not necessary We will also keep your application on file if no position is available in your specialist area right now.
Job Opportunities
Vacancies
PYP Coordinator/Assistant Head of Primary
Fixed-term appointment covering maternity and parental leave, from 01.10.2026 – 31.07.2028. Internal and external applications are welcome.
- Job description: as attached.
- Qualification requirements: as set out in the attached job description.
- Grouping: ISHR teachers’ salary scale effective 1 August 2026, Schedule II (Degree and Teaching Certificate), or Schedule I (Degree or Teaching Certificate) where the candidate does not hold both. Initial step placement is determined by previous years of full-time teaching experience and does not exceed step 15 (Schedule II, step 15: EUR 55,404 gross per annum, full-time). Part-time teaching or other educationally relevant work may be given partial credit at the school’s discretion in co-operation with the Betriebsrat.
- Responsibility allowance: the post carries the responsibility allowance for IB Curriculum Coordinator / Assistant Head, EUR 12,000 per annum, together with 50 per cent release from timetabled teaching, as set out in the schedule of stipends effective 1 August 2026.
- Part-time suitability: the post is in principle suitable for part-time working. Applications proposing a part-time or job-share arrangement will be considered.
- Date of commencement: 01.10.2026.
- Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026. Interviews are expected in the week of 7th September 2026.
- Applications to: Ms. Carole Nickle (carole-nickle@is-hr.de
). ISHR is committed to safeguarding and to equality of opportunity, and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Note: Maternity/paternity leaves of absence, as well as unexpected absences through illness make it necessary for us to have a pool of cover teachers at all times. Work can be full or part time.
Applications
To apply, please use the position title as your subject heading and send your resume, cover letter and a philosophy of education as one attachment to our recruitment email address (recruitment(at)is-hr.de). We look forward to hearing from you!
GDPR Disclaimer: Employment Applications
We take the privacy and security of your personal data seriously. Please be assured that any personal documents submitted as part of the employment application process will not be stored on file. All personal information provided will be handled in accordance with GDPR regulations and will only be used for the purpose of processing your application. Once the recruitment process is complete, all personal data will be securely deleted and will not be retained beyond the necessary period for recruitment purposes.
For further information on how we process your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Working at ISHR
We care about your professional growth and offer you the opportunity to expand your leadership expertise. Above all, we aim to make coming to work an enriching and professionally satisfying experience. Hannover is a wonderful, family-friendly city and ours is a great school offering many opportunities. We warmly welcome you to apply to join our students and staff from more than 60 different countries speaking over 50 languages.
To learn more about what it’s like to work at ISHR, please see the guide below:
Our Relocation Service
We will support you with relocating to Hannover, including flights, accommodation, and work visa if needed. After your arrival we will accompany you to the German authorities for all necessary documents including your work and residence permit and official registration in Hannover. Furthermore, we will organize health insurance for you and your family.
We will prepare and organise everything needed for you to make your start here in Hannover as easy as possible!
Diversity and Inclusion
ISHR is actively committed to employing a diverse workforce. We practice a full non-discriminatory policy in all school-administered programs and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, national and ethnic origin, age, refugee status, disability, religion or sexual orientation in any our admissions, educational and employment policies, programs, and practices. Staff representing non-european cultures and heritages are encouraged to apply. Experience in International Education is not necessary. Simply, we are looking for great teachers that represent a diversity of experiences and viewpoints.
Child Safeguarding
ISHR is committed to the safety of its students by creating a culture of transparency and speaking out against unsafe practices around children. The school culture is one that exposes inappropriate behaviours in relation to children thus preventing opportunities for any individuals to take advantage of young people.
Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Click here to learn more about our salary scale, contracts, reimbursements, accommodation and settling in support, tuition for dependents, and more.
Experience Hannover
With gorgeous outdoor spaces – including Europe’s largest urban forest, world-renowned museums, a vibrant downtown centre, premier league sports teams, and numerous festivals, Hannover has something for everyone.
