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GoStudent

Online subscription-based 1:1 tutoring platform

Director Schools

Business OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in GermanyNo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

  • Several years of leadership experience at a school operator, school foundation, all-day education provider, or comparable education organization.
  • Strong knowledge of the German school operator landscape and the structures of the German school system.
  • Experience working with school supervisory authorities, district governments, municipalities, and other public institutions.
  • Understanding of the legal and financial framework for privately operated schools.
  • Experience with financing and approval processes in the school sector.
  • Experience leading teams and managing complex cross-functional projects.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Build the schools business in Germany, from identifying suitable school operators and structuring an acquisition or partnership through operational setup and organizational development.
  • Identify school operators for acquisition or strategic partnership and assess potential targets for strategic fit, operating conditions, and development potential.
  • Develop a robust network of school operators, school foundations, religious orders, dioceses, municipalities, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Develop business opportunities related to privately operated schools and all-day education programs.
  • Lead the process from initial contact through development of a shared concept to completion of an acquisition or partnership.
  • Conduct discussions and negotiations with owners, operator representatives, foundations, religious institutions, and other stakeholders.
  • Coordinate internal and external teams on legal, financial, educational, and operational matters.
  • Develop viable acquisition and strategic partnership models with GoStudent and turn initial ideas into executable transactions.
  • Manage the transition to operations after a successful acquisition or partnership.
  • Develop an effective operating model for schools and all-day education programs with the existing team and GoStudent.
  • Identify opportunities to develop the organization, staffing, processes, and technology.
  • Ensure educational quality, economic sustainability, and professional school operations work together.
  • Use GoStudent resources, including staffing, sales, technology, and operational expertise, to develop existing structures and enable growth.
  • Engage with school supervisory authorities, district governments, and municipalities; understand relevant approval and financing processes, including the role of funding notices.
  • Communicate with school leaders, school conferences, and other school committees, and build long-term relationships with relevant stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with partnerships, acquisitions, operator changes, or comparable transformation processes.

About the Company

GoStudent

Online subscription-based 1:1 tutoring platform

GoStudent is an online platform that provides personalized one-on-one tutoring through a membership-based model. It connects students of all ages with tutors across more than 30 subjects, delivering tailored instruction via live online sessions. The process starts with an educational advisor consultation to set learning goals, followed by a free trial lesson with a top tutor, and then a customized long-term lesson package. Sessions occur online, offering flexible scheduling and location independence. What sets GoStudent apart is its rigorous tutor selection process to ensure high-quality tutors and the educational advisor-guided customization that creates a tailored learning plan for each student. The company aims to improve student learning outcomes and confidence by making high-quality tutoring accessible through a scalable, subscription-based platform.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$747.7M
Headquarters
Vienna, Austria
Founded
2016

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