**BBIS has an opening for a Primary School German Teacher (f/m/d)
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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: 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 educating the whole child. You will teach German to Primary School students (Grades 1 to 5), guiding them through the IB PYP framework. By fostering an engaging and supportive environment, you will build student confidence and inspire a love for the German language.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES
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Instruction: Teach German (Language and Literature and German Language Acquisition) to Primary School students (Grades 1 to 5) through the IBPYP framework.
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Development: Support concept-based inquiry in German teaching and learning. Plan, assess, and report against clear learning outcomes.
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Inclusion: Work in an inclusive environment with a diverse cohort of students and differentiate to accommodate individual learning needs.
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Support: Promote student well-being in the German classroom and beyond. Demonstrate a strong belief that all students can succeed in the German language, building their confidence through the acquisition of foundational content, skills, and understandings.
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Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues, embrace opportunities for team teaching, and participate actively in the school’s ambitious and dynamic community.
YOUR QUALIFICATION
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Education: Primary German Teaching certification.
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Experience: PYP experience is preferable (not mandatory).
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Language: Native-level fluency in German and highly proficient communication skills in English.
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Profile: Energetic, internationally-minded, and proactive professional with a high level of initiative. Ability to motivate and inspire students and colleagues alike.
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Attributes: Resilient team player with a positive "can-do" growth mindset. Willing to learn, take risks, and engage in after-school activities to support student learning.
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Tech-Savvy: Effective practice in utilizing technology within teaching and learning.
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Safeguarding: Full commitment to BBIS’s Child Safeguarding Policy and inclusive education.
OUR OFFER
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Growth: Training provided through our extensive professional development programme.
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Compensation: Competitive teacher salary based on classification and experience, plus annual adjustments.
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Atmosphere: Work in a tech-rich, innovative environment with a dedicated and diverse faculty.
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Support: Designated preparation time and a supportive leadership team.
**MANDATORY LEGAL CHECKLIST
** To comply with German legal requirements and our high Safeguarding and CIS accreditation standards, the following documentation is required before work start:
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Work Permit: Valid German permit preferred; visa support available for long-term commitments.
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Measles Immunity: Medical proof (if born after 1970).
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Degrees: Original certificate + official proof of comparability.
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Background Checks: Police clearances from all countries of residence (needed early for mandatory Unterrichtsanzeige).
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Gap-free CV: Complete professional history check (CIS requirement).
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Safeguarding Training: Mandatory BBIS session (invitation follows).