BBIS has an opening for a Teacher of IBDP/IBMYP German Literature (f/m/d)
Location: Kleinmachnow (Berlin region)
Full-time: 30 teaching units per week / 40 working hours per week
Start date: 1st. August 2026
Limited initially until 31st July 2028
Vacation: 60 days per year, taken during school holidays
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 and IBMYP German (Language and Literature - German A), inspiring students from grades 6 to 12 to become confident communicators, creative thinkers, and culturally aware global citizens.
Instruction Teach IBDP/IBMYP German Literature, fostering a safe, secure, and stimulating learning environment. Incorporate varied instructional models and assessment methods to optimize student learning.
Development Lead the development of inquiry-based and conceptually driven curriculum units tailored to literature analysis.
Inclusion Value and make productive use of the diversity of cultures and perspectives within our community, ensuring students of all language profiles (DaF/DaZ to native) feel represented.
Engagement Motivate students to become creative and critical thinkers who are actively engaged in their own language development.
Support Promote student well-being and academic growth, demonstrating the ability to teach effectively across a diverse range of abilities and motivations.
Collaboration Plan collaboratively across disciplines and contribute actively to the school’s ambitious and dynamic community.
Specialized Teaching Ideally contribute to Theory of Knowledge (ToK) instruction, Personal Project, Extended Essay, and CAS.
Education Teaching certification (e.g. 2. Staatsexamen or equivalent), preferably with a Master’s degree in German, DaF/DaZ, or a related field.
Experience Experience teaching the IBDP/IBMYP programme or similar backgrounds. International school experience is a plus.
Language Native-level fluency in German and highly proficient communication skills in English.
Work Permit A valid German work permit or the eligibility to obtain one is required.
Profile Innovative professional who embraces the BBIS Mission and Guiding Statements, always putting student learning first.
Attributes Resilient, flexible team player and risk-taker with a positive growth mindset, who has the confidence to seek support when uncertain or challenged.
Safeguarding Full commitment to BBIS’s Child Safeguarding Policy, creating an environment based on understanding, respect, and shared agreements.
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).
