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.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES
* 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.
YOUR QUALIFICATION
* 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.
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).
About us
BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School is an independently run, state-approved, inclusive, English-medium day and boarding school serving the internationally-minded community of Germany’s capital region and beyond. As one of Europe’s leading International Baccalaureate (IB) schools, BBIS proudly offers three IB programmes in the Primary, Middle and Diploma years of schooling. In the current school year 2025/26, our school teaches around 900 students who represent over 75 nationalities.
WORKING AT BBIS MEANS:
* Having an impact. With professional competence and enthusiasm, we are improving day by day the educational level, and you too can have an impact on this ride.
* Using our professional training to prepare you optimally for your task.
* Pushing boundaries. Everyone is equally important and works together on uncharted challenges alongside inspiring colleagues from all over the world.
* Having fun at work and beyond. Joining our team events – there's always something to celebrate! Or using our fitness offers to get balanced.
* Feeling at home. Enjoying our green campus, our relocation service, and the international open-minded community.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ANTI-RACISM
In line with our mission, inclusion stands in the centre of our core values at BBIS to inspire everyone in our learning community to be responsible, compassionate global citizens. As such, we encourage applications for all positions from all qualified candidates, including those who identify as BIPOC, those with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those traditionally underrepresented in the international school community to apply to join BBIS.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
BBIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow international 'Safer Recruitment' protocols. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including a 10-year employment history check, satisfactory references, and enhanced police checks (erweitertes Führungszeugnis) from all countries of residence you resided in for more than 6 months during the last 10 years.
YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS:
* Online Application (including CV or Professional Business Profile, e.g. LinkedIn)
* Video-interview (ca. 45 minutes)
* On-Site Interview (ca. 60 minutes)
* Optional Reference Check (ideally send 2 professional references in your application)
* Mandatory Compliance Documents - Submission of required compliance documents (incl. Measles
* Protection, Police Clearance/Extended Criminal Records Check, Child Protection Training, etc.)
* Feedback and / or Offer
We are looking forward to receiving your application!