BBIS invites experienced educators to join our Primary School Substitute Pool as on-call teachers (f/m/d).
* Location: Kleinmachnow (Berlin region) – Local residency required.
* Contract: Marginal employment (Minijob, up to €603/month).
* Nature of work: On-call / Ad-hoc substitute teaching.
* Rate: Competitive daily/hourly rate for days worked.
* Start date: ASAP / Rolling intake.
About this role:
We are looking for reliable and professional Substitute Teachers to support our Primary School. This is a framework agreement for on-call assignments. You will step in when our classroom teachers are absent, ensuring that learning continues seamlessly in an inquiry-based IB environment.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES
* Classroom Management: Independently lead primary school classes (ages 3–11), ensuring a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
* Instruction: Deliver prepared lesson plans across various subjects, maintaining the continuity of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).
* Supervision: Ensure the safety and well-being of students during classroom time, breaks, and transitions in accordance with our Child Safeguarding Policy.
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!
YOUR QUALIFICATION
* Experience: Proven experience working with children in a formal educational or childcare setting (e.g., schools, certified childcare, or tutoring).
* Work Permit: A valid German work permit is mandatory at the time of application.
* Flexibility: Remain available for short-notice assignments, often responding to calls between 6:00 am - 7:30 am
* Education: A background in Education, Pedagogy, or a related field (degree or ongoing studies) is highly preferred.
* Language: Native-level or C2 fluency in English.
* Mindset: You are reliable, resilient, and possess a positive "can-do" attitude with a strong commitment to the IB Learner Profile.
MANDATORY LEGAL CHECKLIST:
No employment contract can be issued without the following documents:
* Valid German Work & Residence Permit
* Current Meldebescheinigung (Registration) or similar proof of address
* Proof of Measles Immunity
* Extended Police Clearance (Erweitertes Führungszeugnis)
* German Tax ID
* German Health Insurance
* SEPA bank account
* Proof of completed child protection / safeguarding training (invitation will follow)