Boarding House Caregiver & Deputy Head (m/f/d)

At the campus of Cologne International School people from over 40 nations learn and teach according to international IB curricula. As a private school provider, we continuously develop our unique educational concept, guided by societal change and the latest academic research.

Multilingualism, teamwork, self-organization, creativity, and a commitment to individual ideas and community spirit are core values we instill in our students beyond the classroom.

Our Boarding House is home to up to 20 students from around the world, aged 15 to 19. English is the language of everyday life. This role combines two responsibilities: providing day-to-day support as a Boarding House Caregiver (32 hours/week) and assisting the Boarding House Manager (8 hours/week) with administrative, operational, and strategic tasks.

Your Qualifications

Completed training as a pedagogical specialist (e.g. educator, social pedagogue, therapeutic pedagogue, social work, or comparable qualification)
Several years of professional experience (at least three years) in residential or semi-residential youth care desirable
Good command of English
High level of independence, persuasiveness, assertiveness, and creativity
Appreciative and resource-oriented attitude towards adolescents and young adults
Knowledge of the Social Code Book VIII (SGB VIII – Child and Youth Welfare Act)

Your Tasks

In the role of Deputy Head Boarding House, you will support Boarding House Manager in:

Developing educational programing for the Boarding House
Personnel planning, personnel management and personnel development
Professional support and advice for Boarding House Team and boarders
Coordination of the organizational processes in the Boarding House
Conception and coordination of the pedagogical objectives of the Boarding House
Continuous exchange and close cooperation between school and administrative departments
Ensures that the Boarding House meets all standards of the SGBVIII for operation

In the role of Boarding House Caregiver (32 hours):

Supporting and promoting independence among young people aged 15–19
Providing mentoring and guidance tailored to individual goals
Developing and organizing leisure activities
Collaborating with parents
Designing and implementing individualized support programs
Building and maintaining networks (schools, authorities, associations, cooperation partners, etc.)
Participating in regular supervision sessions
Contributing to team meetings

Working Hours

Full-time (40 hours/week)
8 of the 40 hours reserved for Deputy Head role
Willingness to do shift work (evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts)
Remuneration according to the in-house collective agreement ( based on the TV-L SuE)

If you are interested, please send your application (Cover letter und CV) to:

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