Current Vacancies

Primary School Principal & Child Protection Officer

Vienna International School is recruiting a Primary School Principal & Child Protection Officer for a 3-year appointment period commencing in August 2026. This position is a member of the Senior Leadership team, which includes the Primary and Secondary Principals and the Business Manager.

The Role

The Primary School Principal and Child Protection Officer is expected to:

• Provide educational leadership, curriculum, and professional development in the early years and primary school (ELC - Grade 5).
• Deliver high standards of education within the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework.
• Establish a professional working environment consistent with the Board of Governors' mission and policy.
• Manage the human and physical resources of the primary school.
• Lead and oversee all aspects of child protection and safeguarding within the Primary Division.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven Leadership: Experience in a senior-level leadership position and current teaching registration.
• Strategic Mindset: The ability to analyze data to identify learning trends and implement sustainable change.
• Values-Driven: A deep commitment to intercultural understanding and actively promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ).
• Expertise: An advanced degree in education (leadership/management focus) and previous experience as a Principal or Child Protection Officer is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: An incentive salary starting at a minimum of €146,000 gross p.a..
• Generous Leave: 30 working days of paid leave per year.
• Relocation Support: For non-local candidates, benefits include settling-in and shipping allowances, home flights, and assistance with finding housing in Vienna.
• Growth: Significant opportunities for personal and professional development in a culturally diverse environment.

The detailed job description and the advert can be viewed here.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application via our online form.

Deadline for receipt: The position will remain open until filled.
For full consideration, we ask interested candidates to apply by 22 February 2026.
If you have additional questions or if you are experiencing difficulties with submitting your application online, please contact our HR Team at leadershiprecruiting(at)vis.ac.at.

Vienna International School values diversity and expressly welcomes all applications.

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Business Manager

Vienna International School is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Business Manager to join its Senior Leadership Team as of 1 June 2026 or earlier as of 1 April 2026.

The successful candidate will lead finance, procurement, and facilities, ensuring strong financial stewardship, effective campus development, and full regulatory compliance. Working closely with the Director and Board of Governors, the Business Manager plays a central role in shaping the school’s operational excellence and long-term sustainability.

VIS offers a dynamic international environment, a collaborative leadership culture, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a mission-driven educational community.

• Full-time employment, 38,5 hrs./week
• An incentive salary (Minimum Euro 120.000,-- gross p.a.) reflecting your qualification, skills, and experience
• 30 days annual leave + 4 additional all-staff school holidays
• A professional challenge in an international and open-minded working environment
• Significant opportunity for personal and professional growth

The detailed job description and the advert can be viewed here.
Direct link to our online application system: here

Applications are welcomed from a broad range of applicants.

Deadline for receipt: The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, we ask interested candidates to apply by 18 February 2026.
If you have any questions, just contact: leadershiprecruiting(at)vis.ac.at.

Business Officer & Controller - (m/f/d)

The Vienna International School is looking to recruit the following position starting as soon as possible:

• Full-time employment, 38,5 hrs./week
• 30 days annual leave + 4 additional all-staff school holidays
• An incentive salary, depending on previous work experience (between 3.743 Eur and 5.518 Eur gross per month, paid 14-times per year)
• Applications in English
• For guaranteed consideration, please apply by 15 February, 2026
• Open until filled

The detailed job description and the advert can be viewed here.
Direct link to our online application system: here

The Vienna International School is looking to recruit the following position:

Primary Class Teacher; full-time, short-term cover

• Primary teacher qualification for the respective grades is required
• Current registration to teach in the country of qualification
• Valid work permit to work in Austria
• Short-term cover contract linked to colleague on medical leave, full-time
• local candidates only, please.
• start date 23 February 2026
• end date 26 June 2026
• Applications in English, please.
• Open until filled

To apply for this vacant position, please visit the vacancy-page of our Recruiting system tes powered by Schrole by clicking here

Vienna International School is looking for:  

Substitute teachers in Primary School:

• Class Teacher and Physical Education
  • talented individuals who are interested in replacing a classified employee who is temporarily absent from duty
  • qualified candidates with teacher credentials

Our Substitutes are called in as needed and are paid on a per hour or per lesson basis. There is no obligation to accept the work offered and no obligation by VIS to offer work.

If you are interested in applying for

• Substitute Teacher, please click here

Applications will be reviewed and processed as soon as possible; suitable applicants will be invited for an interview.

We are looking forward to receiving your application to support us in the academic year 2025/2026.

Thank you!

The Recruiting Team

Vienna International School is looking for:

Middle School Volleyball Coach – Competitive Programme

Vienna International School is seeking a talented and committed individual to support our Middle School Competitive Volleyball Programme.

Spring Season: March 16 – May 30, 2026
Location: Vienna, Austria

The successful candidate will:

• Plan and lead volleyball training sessions
• Coach students during practices and competitive matches
• Support student skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship
• Work with students in an international school environment

Qualified candidates should have:

• Experience coaching volleyball (middle school and/or competitive level preferred)
• Good communication skills in English
• A valid working permit

If you are interested in applying for the position of Middle School Volleyball Coach – Competitive Programme, please submit the following application documents (in English):

• CV
• Motivation Letter

Please send your application to: activities(at)vis.ac.at

Applications will be reviewed and processed as soon as possible; suitable applicants will be contacted.

We are looking forward to receiving your application to support our activities Programme in the 2025/2026 academic year.

Thank you!
Sports and Activities Department 
Vienna International School