School Counselor

General Information

Phorms location:

Dreieich

Department

Primary School, Secondary School

Contract:

part-time & full-time

Earliest start date:

at the beginning of the school year 2026/2027

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Our Benefits

Attractive salary
Additional benefits, e.g. monthly ticket for public transport, comprehensive company pension schemes, relocation support, Corporate Benefits Portal
Five days of additional paid sick leave to care for an ill child, and reduced rates for school or kindergarten fees
Supported continuous professional development and training opportunities
Support with paperwork for residency and work permits
Trusting relationship between teachers, teaching assistants and students as well as a cooperative parent community

Your Responsibilities

Please note that this position is split between two locations of our Phorms locations: Dreieich (3 days per week) and Frankfurt City (2 days per week).

Individual counselling and support for students facing academic, personal, or social challenges
Organising and facilitating workshops and programmes for students, teachers and parents on topics including, but not limited to, teamwork, conflict resolution, self-organisation, resilience, and personal development
Prevention and intervention in cases of conflict, bullying, and crisis situations
Participating in and helping to shape field trips, class trips, and projects to strengthen the sense of community
Close cooperation with teachers, school leadership, and parents in supporting students with special needs
Collaboration with external partners and counselling centres
Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and supportive school culture through safeguarding initiatives, prevention work, and collaboration with the wider school community

Your Profile

A completed degree in social work, social pedagogy, or a comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience in guidance counselling or social work with children, adolescents and parents, ideally in a school setting
Working proficiency in both English and German
High intercultural competencies as well as excellent communication skills
Independent, solution-oriented, and responsible approach to work

About Us

Strothoff International School is a bilingual, international school. In our pedagogical concept, we follow both the Hessian education plan and the international IB curriculum. On our family-friendly and modern campus in Dreieich (near Frankfurt), we offer around 360 children and young people access to German-English language acquisition, starting in nursery, according to the immersion method. Within the framework of our international and diverse campus community, our pedagogical team in the nursery, primary school and secondary school supports our students in growing up to become independent, open-minded and globally thinking young people.

The Strothoff International School is a part of the Phorms Education SE network of bilingual schools and nurseries, that has been enriching the educational landscape in Germany since 2006.

Interested in re-shaping education? Bring your new ideas to life with us and apply now. Do not hesitate to contact Britta, via careers@phorms.de.

We look forward to your application!

Apply here

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How can I apply and what documents should I include with my application?The easiest way to apply is directly through our careers page. Simply click the “Apply Now” button for the job advertisement that interests you and fill out the form. You can upload your CV as well as a motivational letter and relevant certificates there. Please submit your application online only.

A complete CV is essential. Depending on the position, we also welcome references, work samples, or certificates. For some roles, we have marked these document types as mandatory.

Can I apply for several jobs at the same time?Yes, absolutely! If you are interested in multiple positions, you are encouraged to apply for all suitable roles. Just be sure to tailor each application to the specific position.
Can I apply if no suitable position is advertised?Yes, we welcome your unsolicited application! Please let us know in which department you’d like to work and at which of our locations is interesting for you. It would also be helpful if you could briefly describe your relevant experience.
How does the application process work?The initial interview typically takes place via telephone or video to help us get to know each other. If it seems like a good fit, we will invite you for an in-person meeting at the location, depending where you live at this moment, where you can meet the team leader and potential colleagues.

Depending on the position and location, job shadowing may be possible or even encouraged.

What happens to my data after I apply?Your data will be handled with confidentiality and used solely for the application process. Once the process is complete, we will delete your data in accordance with data protection regulations, unless you explicitly agree to have it stored for a longer period.

Your Contact Persons

The Strothoff International School is a part of the Phorms Education SE network of bilingual schools and nurseries, that has been enriching the educational landscape in Germany since 2006.

Interested in re-shaping education? Bring your new ideas to life with us and apply now. Do not hesitate to contact Britta, via careers@phorms.de.

We look forward to your application!

Apply here

What Our Employees Have to Say

Video 1

FAQs

Application Process

A complete CV is essential. Depending on the position, we also welcome references, work samples, or certificates. For some roles, we have marked these document types as mandatory.

Can I apply for several jobs at the same time?Yes, absolutely! If you are interested in multiple positions, you are encouraged to apply for all suitable roles. Just be sure to tailor each application to the specific position.
Can I apply if no suitable position is advertised?Yes, we welcome your unsolicited application! Please let us know in which department you’d like to work and at which of our locations is interesting for you. It would also be helpful if you could briefly describe your relevant experience.
How does the application process work?The initial interview typically takes place via telephone or video to help us get to know each other. If it seems like a good fit, we will invite you for an in-person meeting at the location, depending where you live at this moment, where you can meet the team leader and potential colleagues.

Depending on the position and location, job shadowing may be possible or even encouraged.

Your Contact Persons

Sarah

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Johanna

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Ilknur

Josef-Schwarz-School

Anja

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Katharina

Campus Munich

Sebastian

Erzieherakademie Heilbronn

Maximilian

Campus Berlin Mitte

Johanna

Campus Berlin Süd

Julia

Campus Berlin Prenzlauer Berg

Carolin

Company Daycare Centers Baden-Württemberg

Vanessa

Company Daycare Centers Baden-Württemberg

Jenny

Campus Frankfurt City&Campus Frankfurt Taunus

Lisa

Campus Frankfurt City&Campus Frankfurt Taunus

Britta

Strothoff International School&Heidelberg International School

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