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.
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!