Teacher of IB MYP Individuals & Societies (f/m/d) - Maternity/Parental Leave Replacement

BBIS has an opening for a Teacher of IBDP/ MYP Individuals & Societies (f/m/d)

Location: Kleinmachnow (Berlin region)

Contract type: Full-time (30 teaching units per week / 40 working hours per week)

Start date: 1st. August 2026

Duration: The contract is tied to the duration of the maternity/parental leave of the current post holder. For academic planning purposes, we are currently seeking coverage for the 2026/27 academic year. The exact duration is yet to be confirmed.

Vacation: Time off during school holidays, offering up to 60 days of paid leave per calendar year (comprising your statutory annual leave, supplementary leave, and institutional non-working days).

Salary range: €55,059 - €61,885 gross/year (based on experience/classification) plus annual CPI-based adjustments / potential responsibility stipends

About this role:

We are seeking an energetic, internationally-minded teacher committed to academic excellence, inclusive practice, and holistic education. You will teach IBDP/MYP Individuals & Societies - inspiring students from grade 6 to 12 to become creative, critical, and globally aware thinkers.

Your Responsibilities Include The Following Activities

Instruction: Teach IBMYP Individuals & Societies, fostering a safe, secure, and stimulating environment. You incorporate varied instructional models and assessment methods to optimize student learning.

Development: Lead the development of inquiry-based and conceptually driven curriculum units.

Inclusion: Value and make productive use of the diversity of cultures and perspectives within our community, ensuring students of all backgrounds feel represented.

Engagement: Motivate and inspire students to be actively engaged in their own learning and to develop a deep interest in human societies and environments.

Support: Promote student well-being and academic growth, demonstrating the ability to teach effectively across a diverse range of motivations and abilities.

Collaboration: Plan collaboratively across disciplines and participate actively in the school’s ambitious and dynamic community.

Specialized Teaching: Ideally contribute to Theory of Knowledge (ToK) instruction, Personal Project, Extended Essay, and CAS.

YOUR QUALIFICATION

Education: Teaching certification, preferably with a Master’s degree in a related field.

Experience: Experience teaching the IBMYP programme or similar backgrounds (AP, A-Level, IGCSE); international school experience is a plus.

Communication: Outstanding written and spoken English communication skills.

Profile: Innovative professional who embraces the BBIS Mission and Guiding Statements, always putting student learning first.

Attributes: Resilient, flexible team player with a positive growth mindset and the confidence to seek support when uncertain or challenged.

Safeguarding: Full commitment to BBIS’s Child Safeguarding Policy and inclusive education.

OUR OFFER

Growth: Training provided through our extensive professional development programme.

Compensation: Competitive teacher salary based on classification and experience, plus annual adjustments.

Atmosphere: Work in a tech-rich, innovative environment with a dedicated and diverse faculty.

Support: Designated preparation time and a supportive leadership team.

MANDATORY LEGAL CHECKLIST & SAFER RECRUITING

To comply with German legal requirements and our high Safeguarding and CIS accreditation standards, the following documentation is required before work start:

Work Permit: Valid German permit preferred; visa support available for long-term commitments.

Measles Immunity: Medical proof (if born after 1970).

Degrees: Original certificate + official proof of comparability.

Background Checks: Police clearances from all countries of residence (needed early for mandatory Unterrichtsanzeige).

Gap-free CV: Complete professional history check (CIS requirement).

Safeguarding Training: Mandatory BBIS session (invitation follows).