Experiential Learning Coordinator and Head of Physical Education department (f/m/d)

Description

Application Package: Experiential Learning Coordinator and Head of Physical Education department (f/m/d)

Contract Start Date: August 2025

Employment: Full-time

AMADEUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL VIENNA is a vibrant, unique and dynamic IB World School (EY, PYP, MYP, DP & CP) located in heritage listed buildings on a beautiful campus in Vienna. We strive to create a strong sense of community, which allows students to discover their talents during the education process. With a strong commitment to creativity and performance throughout the school, AMADEUS has a dedicated Academy of Music and the Arts. Our excellent boarding facilities host students from around the world as part of a school community of more than 50 nationalities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUPPORT AND LEARNING

• Contribute conscientiously and sensitively toward creating a safe environment in which all students can learn (including implementation of policy and procedure relating to Child Protection and Safeguarding)

• Work closely and collaboratively with the academic team to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality teaching and learning and development a relevant, challenging and rigorous PYP, MYP and DP IB curriculum

• Develop appropriate assessment tasks, providing timely and effective feedback that enhances pupils’ learning

• Take an active part in the life of the school through attendance at parents’ meetings, school events and professional development as required

• Oversee the whole school Trips and Visits planning, the policy implementation including risk assessment.

• Coordination and organisation (in collaboration with the Careers Counselor) of all Internships and Career related visitation.

• Support the Head of House and House Parents in implementation of a program of weekend activities for boarding students

• Lead in the planning and implementation of all facets of the signature Experience Programme (incl. Ski week).

• Oversee the school’s program of after-school activities

• Support the marketing, promotion, admissions and staffing for the Summer Camp (day and residential)

• Assumes leadership of the Summer Camp (day and residential) and oversight of the program

REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• Teaching Qualification in Physical Education

• Teaching Qualification (MEd, BEd)

• Additional languages (especially German) would be an advantage

• Boarding experience, school or social education work experience

• An excellent knowledge of safeguarding young people

Desirable:

• Previous experience of teaching the IB PYP, MYP & DP

• IB training Category 1 or 2

• Familiarity with various teaching resources including, where appropriate, digital tools to support and enhance teaching and learning

• Competent operating school-based information management systems (iSams, ManageBac)

• Valid working permit / permission to work in Austria

WHAT WE OFFER

• A welcoming and inclusive work environment with a sense of mission and community

• The chance to establish a link with a department within the school to gain further relevant experience of an area of education

• Long-term employment in an international company

• Ability to be involved in a variety of projects as well as community activities

• Participating in student trips in Austria and/or Europe

• Complementary lunch during the academic year

• Attractive working environment within an open and warm community

HOW TO APPLY

AMADEUS International School Vienna follows international best practice Child Protection and Safer Recruitment processes. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening (police records) and appropriate pre-employment/reference checks.

The position will remain open until filled, early applications are preferred and encouraged.

Thank you for understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.