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Primary School German Teacher (f/m/d)

Kleinmachnow
Part-time
Temporary
33,035.40 - 37,131 € per year

BBIS has an opening for a Primary School German Teacher (f/m/d)

Location: Kleinmachnow (Berlin region)
Contract type: Part-time (18 teaching units per week / 24 working hours per week / 60% · 0.6 FTE)
Start date: 1st August 2026, limited initially until 31st July 2028
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: €33.035 - €37.131gross/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

  • Instruction: Teach German (Language and Literature and German Language Acquisition) to Primary School students (Grades 1 to 5) through the IBPYP framework.
  • Development: Support concept-based inquiry in German teaching and learning. Plan, assess, and report against clear learning outcomes.
  • Inclusion: Work in an inclusive environment with a diverse cohort of students and differentiate to accommodate individual learning needs.
  • 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.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues, embrace opportunities for team teaching, and participate actively in the school’s ambitious and dynamic community.

YOUR QUALIFICATION

  • Education: Primary German Teaching certification.
  • Experience: PYP experience is preferable (not mandatory).
  • Language: Native-level fluency in German and highly proficient communication skills in English.
  • Profile: Energetic, internationally-minded, and proactive professional with a high level of initiative. Ability to motivate and inspire students and colleagues alike.
  • 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.
  • Tech-Savvy: Effective practice in utilizing technology within teaching and learning.
  • Safeguarding: Full commitment to BBIS’s Child Safeguarding Policy and inclusive education.

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
Important: Before beginning employment at BBIS, the following documents must be submitted:
  • Proof of immunity against measles, which must have been confirmed by a doctor if you were born after 1970. Alternatively, a medical certificate of medical contraindication can be provided.
  • The original certificate of the highest obtained (university) degree.
  • An extended certificate of conduct (erweitertes Führungszeugnis) that must not be older than six months.
  • Proof of completed child protection / safeguarding training (invitation will follow)
These documents are required to comply with legal, internal employment, and Safeguarding regulations.

About us

BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School is an independent, state-approved, English-medium day and boarding school serving the internationally minded community of Germany's capital region and beyond. Committed to inclusion and a global outlook, BBIS is one of Europe's leading International Baccalaureate (IB) schools, proudly offering all three IB programmes – the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP), from primary through secondary to university preparation. In the current school year, our school teaches around 900 students representing over 75 nationalities.


WORKING AT BBIS MEANS:
  • Having an impact. With professional competence and enthusiasm, we are improving the educational level day by day – and you too can make a difference on this journey.
  • Continuous growth. We provide professional training and induction to set you up for success in your role.
  • Pushing boundaries. Everyone matters equally, taking on new challenges together alongside inspiring colleagues from all over the world.
  • Having fun at work and beyond. Join our team events – there's always something to celebrate! Or make use of our fitness facilities to find your balance. 
  • Feeling at home. Enjoy our green campus, our relocation service, and our international, open-minded community.


OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ANTI-RACISM  

Inclusion is at the heart of our core values at BBIS, reflecting our mission to inspire every member of our learning community to become a responsible, compassionate global citizen. We actively welcome applications 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.


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 in which you have lived for more than 6 months during the last 10 years.


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 the start of employment:
  • 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).
  • Chronological CV: Complete professional history overview (CIS requirement).
  • Safeguarding Training: Mandatory BBIS session (invitation follows).


YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS:

  • Step 1: Submit your CV or professional profile (e.g. via Search Associates or LinkedIn) through our BBIS careers page. Please ensure your professional history is listed chronologically, in line with international safeguarding standards.
  • Step 2: Join a first conversation via video call (approx. 45 minutes).
  • Step 3: Visit our BBIS campus (approx. 60 minutes).
  • Step 4: Provide contact details of at least two professional referees, including your current or most recent supervisor. Confidential vetting is a mandatory part of our safer recruiting process.
  • Step 5: Complete the final verification of your documents from the Mandatory Legal Checklist, followed by official feedback and/or a contract offer.

We look forward to receiving your application!