BBIS has an opening for a MYP/DP English Language and Literature Teacher (f/m/d) to join our team as a maternity/parental leave replacement.
Location: Kleinmachnow (Berlin region)
Contract type: Full-time, fixed-term contract for the purpose of a maternity/parental leave replacement
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.
Start date: 1st August 2026
Working hours: 30 teaching units per week / 40 working hours per week
Vacation: 60 days per year, taken during school holidays
Salary range: €55,059 - €61,884.91 gross/year (based on experience/classification) plus annual CPI-based adjustments / potential responsibility stipends
About this role:
We are seeking an innovative professional for this replacement role. You will provide high-quality, inquiry-based instruction for students from grade 6 to 12 during a staff member's maternity/parental leave. This role is ideal for educators who value a mission-driven community and academic excellence in an international setting.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES
- Teaching: Deliver IB Diploma (SL/HL) and MYP English Language & Literature (Grades 6-12).
- Curriculum: Develop inquiry-based and conceptually driven curriculum units.
- Student Support: Supervise the Personal Project and Extended Essay (EE) and commit to a homeroom/advisor role.
- Innovation: Utilize technology effectively within teaching and learning to optimize student outcomes.
- Environment: Create a safe, secure, and stimulating environment in accordance with BBIS’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
- School Life: Contribute to the school’s extra-curricular activities programme.
YOUR QUALIFICATION
- Certification: Teaching certification, preferably with a Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience: Ideally 2+ years of classroom responsibility in MYP/DP or similar frameworks (AP, A-Level, IGCSE); experience in international schools is preferred.
- Experience teaching English Literature and Analysis (not English Acquisition).
- Mindset: Strong belief that all students can succeed; commitment to the IB Learner Profile attributes and providing equitable access for all students.
- Skills: Ability to teach across a diverse range of abilities and learning needs using inclusive differentiation and varied instructional models.
- Flexibility: Ability to seamlessly step into an existing curriculum and support student continuity during the leave period.
- Personal Traits: Team player who is flexible, resilient, and a risk-taker with a positive growth mind-set.
- Communication: Outstanding written and spoken English; excellent references indicating a passion for teaching.
OUR OFFER
- Remuneration: Teacher salary according to classification, plus discretionary school-wide bonus (pro-rata).
- Professional Development: Extensive PD programme, including training for candidates coming from non-IB backgrounds.
- Environment: A supportive, tech-rich, and innovative campus.
- Onboarding: Professional training and support to ensure a successful start at BBIS.
- Culture: A collaborative and diverse environment that values intercultural perspectives.
- Support: Designated preparation time and a supportive leadership team.