Co-Head of Kindergarten and Primary School

Co-Head of Kindergarten and Primary School

Application deadline 10th December 2025

Working time Full time

Career Local teacher

Place Dublin, Ireland

Profile: St. Kilian's Deutsche Schule Dublin is seeking, as of 1 August 2026, a teacher with experience in the Irish Primary curriculum, who, after a one-year transition and handover period, will jointly assume the position of Head of Kindergarten and Primary School (Kindergarten and classes 1-6) together with a co-head from the German school system starting 1 August 2027. The leadership role, in addition to teaching duties, will primarily consist of school organisational tasks, requiring full-time presence at the school. The position includes the following areas of responsibility:

In collaboration with the co-head:

• Quality management (including developing and reviewing curricula)


• Preparing and leading meetings and conferences


• Participation in timetable planning and teacher allocations


• Involvement in recruitment procedures


• Cooperation with and support for both the German- and English-speaking teaching staff


• Communication with the wider school community


• Preparation for and taking part in board meetings


• Child safeguarding (oversight, reporting and training)

With sole responsibility:

• Direct communication with TUSLA and the Association of Independent Junior Schools (AIJS)


• Taking part in trainings for Irish staff


• Irish exemption procedures

From August 2027, in addition to the leadership role, the teaching load will consist of 17 lessons per week. The Head of the Primary School reports to the School Board and the German Principal of the entire school.

St. Kilian's Deutsche Schule Dublin is a bilingual (English/German) school of encounter located in the south of Ireland's capital city. We offer a stimulating and rewarding work environment within an international and friendly faculty. Trust-based and transparent collaboration with parents, teachers, and students is of great importance to us.

Requirements Profile: You possess:

• Qualification for teaching at the primary level


• Leadership experience and/or experience in organising a primary school


• Fluent German an advantage


• Strong teamwork skills


• Pronounced intercultural competence, empathy, and openness toward the German school system


• Willingness to familiarise yourself with school management software


• A high level of motivation, commitment, and enthusiasm for your work


• Availability and accessibility during school holidays and before the start of the school year

Contact: Please send your application documents - including a cover letter, CV, and any additional materials - as a single PDF file with the subject line "Application Primary School Leadership" to:

Please note: References from your current employer and one other reference will be required on being offered the position.