🚀 Principal Secondary School (f / m / d)

Overview

The Berlin Metropolitan School (BMS), an international and nationally accredited K-12 school in central Berlin, Germany, seeks an experienced and dynamic educational leader to serve as Secondary School Principal (f / m / d), starting August 1, 2026. The Principal will provide strategic direction for the Secondary School, support and develop its faculty, oversee daily operations, and ensure a consistent and structured transition from Primary to Secondary School. The Principal will work in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement schoolwide strategic priorities that further the school’s mission and ensure the successful development.

Our Secondary School Program is based on national and international curriculum structures, guided by both the international methods and standards, as well as by the content and learning objectives of the national curriculum. BMS is a state-recognized IB World School and is fully accredited by CIS / NEASC. We serve a Secondary School student population of over 500 students and have an international team of 60 dedicated faculty and staff members in our Secondary School.

Responsibilities

• Create a school culture which actively and meaningfully promotes the BMS Guiding Statements and the IB Learner Profile.
• Support the Executive Director and Head of School in developing and communicating a clear strategic vision of how to develop BMS successfully.
• Motivate and empower the Secondary School Team to implement the strategic vision of the school.
• Lead the development and evaluation of curriculum, assessment and reporting processes.
• Ensure procedures are in place for assessing student performance accurately, fairly and regularly.
• Support teachers in developing their professional knowledge and skills.
• Ensure the physical, educational and social emotional needs of students and staff are met at all times.
• Lead the recruitment, appraisal and professional development of the teaching team.
• Ensure there are clear and effective lines of communication, both internally and with the wider school community.
• Oversee and manage the Secondary School budget in collaboration with the Business Director and Head of School.
• Liaise with the Berlin Senate on staffing regulations and local curriculum requirements.
• Lead all re-accreditations processes for Secondary School (IB, CIS, NEASC) and ensure the successful completion of each re-accreditation cycle.

Requirements

• A visible leader with the ability to prioritize and demonstrate effective decision-making skills.
• Providing excellent interpersonal skills, including effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Embedding a culture of continuous improvement, setting the highest expectations for everything we do.
• An exceptional practitioner who understands the skills required of an outstanding teacher.
• Supporting a student-centered approach to teaching and learning and innovative teaching and learning in the Secondary School.
• Maintaining a positive and supportive attitude.
• Self-motivated and outcome focused.
• Holding degree(s) in Education with qualifications in Educational Leadership.
• Proficient in written and oral English and, ideally, have a working knowledge of spoken and written German.
• A well experienced Principal, with at least 3 years of experience, ideally in an IB School.

Benefits

• We offer a modern, inspiring work environment with international employees and an open school community in the heart of Berlin.
• Benefits such as relocation package (visa, settling in allowance, housing support etc.), German classes, monthly voucher of 50€, health & wellbeing offers and sabbatical opportunities.
• Further the opportunity to grow in an interesting environment and to define with us new quality standards in the field of education.
• Our co-operation and the sense of belonging together are characterized by a special team spirit and a respectful and harmonious interaction.
• Our open-door-culture with the leadership, joint learning and case counselling creates an inspiring and supporting collaboration.
• Continuous personal development through professional development days and individual training.
• We offer best conditions for a modern classroom with a comprehensive range of modern technology and resources.

We are looking forward to your application!

Berlin Metropolitan School (BMS) is the largest international school in the center of Berlin. 1,135 students with 60 different nationalities attend our school and are taught using the best international and national curriculum programs. The Berlin Metropolitan School is an all-day school, allowing students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 to complete a modern and values-based education, culminating into an internationally recognized diploma. An international team of dedicated employees lead the way for the learning success of our students. We are proud to be an authorized IBO World School, an authorized Cambridge International School, state-recognized substitute school by the Berlin Senate. In addition to our commitment to important accreditations and authorizations for our academic program, BMS also places a keen focus on institutional development and quality growth.