About
Klett Kita & Schule is part of the Stuttgart-based Klett Group, one of Europe’s leading education groups, with a history in education spanning more than 125 years. Across Germany and internationally, our network comprises around 240 early years, school, and vocational education settings.
Find out more about us: https://www.klett-gruppe.de/en/business-units/day-care-centres-and-schools and https://tinyurl.com/klett-gruppe
As Klett Kita & Schule continues its international growth, we are looking for an experienced education professional to join us as
International Education & Quality Manager (m/f/x).
This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen educational quality across our organisation while contributing to a mission that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of children and students.
You will report directly to the Managing Director and work closely with the Education Director of Klett Kita & Schule.
As the first person to take on this role, you will help define its impact and contribute to the next chapter of our international development.
Based in Stuttgart, you will also enjoy the benefits of one of Germany’s most liveable regions, combining a strong international business environment with a high quality of life and easy access to some of Europe’s most beautiful landscapes.
If our purpose and ambitions resonate with you, we would love to hear from you!
Your responsibilities
- Provide professional support and guidance to schools and early years settings across our international network through dialogue, professional exchange and on-site visits.
- Empower and support educational leaders across our international network in quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.
- Help refine our shared approach to educational quality and further develop our frameworks and processes.
- Develop and implement group-wide initiatives addressing emerging priorities, including educational effectiveness and the use of artificial intelligence in educational settings.
- Keep abreast of international developments in education, pedagogy and research, as well as wider social and technological trends affecting our work.
Your profile
You bring a strong commitment to educational quality and a clear focus on the needs, learning and development of children and young people.
What you bring:
- A university degree in education or educational sciences.
- Several years of first-hand experience working with children and/or young people.
- Proven leadership experience in the education sector and/or expertise in quality management within educational institutions.
- Strong knowledge of current national and international developments in education and educational research.
- Proven experience in evidence-informed, outcomes-focused school and organisational development.
- Knowledge of international education systems, curricula or educational programmes would be an advantage.
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken; some knowledge of German would be an advantage. Additional languages, particularly French or Polish, would be welcome.
- Strong conceptual thinking skills, combined with a passion for developing innovative approaches.
- Confident presence and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- An interest in how educational excellence and entrepreneurial thinking can work together in an independent education environment.
- Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.
What we offer
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the learning and development of children and young people across our international network.
- The opportunity to work closely with a diverse international network of schools and early years settings and to engage with a wide range of educational contexts and systems.
- A highly committed and experienced team united by a passion for excellent education.
- A responsible and autonomous role with significant scope for initiative and impact.
- Attractive employment conditions and a modern workplace in the heart of Stuttgart, Germany.
Interested?
If you are passionate about creating meaningful and effective educational experiences and would like to contribute to the continuous development of high-quality education, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please send your CV and a covering letter in PDF format to:
Klett Kita & Schule GmbH
Ann-Christin Werner
Rotebühlstr. 77, 70178 Stuttgart
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Ann-Christin Werner.