Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong leadership and coaching skills, including effective feedback and performance assessment., Experience in scaling tech teams and evolving team structures., Ability to make hiring and team structure decisions that balance business and team needs., Fluency in English and experience in international environments..

Key responsabilities:

Build and lead high-performing, collaborative tech teams.

Implement and improve people-focused processes across the Tech department.

Support and develop team members to foster leadership and continuous learning.

Bridge communication gaps within the Tech department and with stakeholders across the company.

Job description

About Us

Education is the future! And yet schools could be so much better for teachers and students alike. At eduki, we strongly believe in the power of good teaching and we made it our mission to empower teachers to deliver the best school education. eduki is an online platform that allows them to create, share and find self-made, class-tested educational resources. Teachers can help each other save time by offering printable as well as digital materials for all types of schools, subjects, and grade levels.

eduki is used by more than 2 million teachers internationally. Started in 2016 as a German-speaking platform, it is now available also in Spanish, French, Greek, and Italian.

If you share our mission and want to make a difference in the world of education, join our team!

Head of Tech (all genders) | Germany (Working from Home) | Full Time (40h/week)

Your Impact

As our Head of Tech (all genders) at eduki, you will be responsible for the technical foundations for our future by building and leading high-performing, collaborative tech teams. Here are the key tasks and responsibilities that you will be taking on to achieve this goal:

Team Building & Hiring: You grow and shape high-performing teams by hiring the right talent, structuring teams effectively, and making clear staffing decisions.
Process & Standards Development: You implement and improve people-focused processes across our Tech department (e.g. performance & salary reviews, development planning, and team standards) to enable effective team growth.
Coaching & Mentoring: You support and develop team members to foster leadership, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Communication & Collaboration: You bridge communication gaps within the Tech department and with stakeholders all over eduki.

Your Skills and Expertise

We are searching for a Head of Tech (all genders) who brings strong leadership and team-building expertise to drive our mission to enhance education. Furthermore, you should check the following boxes:

You have strong leadership and coaching skills, including giving effective feedback, assessing performance, and conducting salary reviews.
You are experienced in scaling tech teams by evolving team structures, collaboration models, and engineering practices to meet changing business needs.
You are confident in making hiring and team structure decisions that balance business and team needs.
You excel at navigating priorities between your own team and different stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment across the company.
You thrive in international environments and communicate confidently in English on a daily basis.

Please note: Due to legal restrictions, we can only hire candidates living in and owning a valid work permit for Germany. eduki is a registered employer in Germany, and you will receive a direct work contract with us according to German work law.

Our Commitment to You

Attractive Compensation Package: The total compensation for this role is up to 126.000 EUR per year and consists of a fixed salary and a VSOP (Virtual Stock Options Program) package. Depending on your skills and competencies, as well as your individual performance, the gross annual salary will range between 80.000 EUR and 90.000 EUR.

Growth Opportunities: At eduki, you will have the chance to shape the future of education while working within a profitable and fast-growing company. We prioritize action over perfection and view mistakes as opportunities for growth. You can expect regular performance feedback sessions, ensuring that you receive constructive insights into your work and progress.
Additionally, you will receive a 1,000 EUR development budget per year to invest in your professional growth.

Working from Home: We fully embrace a home office culture and want you to enjoy full flexibility by enabling you to set your own work schedule. In addition to providing the necessary software and hardware, we offer a 500 EUR budget that you can freely use to equip your home office.
Furthermore, you can work from abroad for up to 90 days per year with us!

Employee Health: At eduki, we are committed to supporting our team members in every aspect of their well-being. This is why we provide comprehensive physical and mental health support, including online yoga lessons, access to various mental health resources, and psychological help provided by our partner OpenUp.

Team Building Events: At eduki, we foster a strong sense of community. Whether virtual or on-site, you'll have opportunities to bond with your colleagues. Once a year, the entire team enjoys a company-wide team event, visiting new places and creating lasting memories together.

Your Contact

Juliane
Talent Acquisition Manager

jobs@eduki.com

At eduki, we value diversity and the unique contributions each person brings to our team. We foster an inclusive culture where respect and appreciation are essential. Talents are considered regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or disability.

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