Teacher of IBDP/IBMYP Individuals and Societies (Geography, Global Politics at Berlin Brandenburg International School GmbH

Kleinmachnow, Brandenburg, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

61885.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

IBDP Instruction, IBMYP Instruction, Geography, Global Politics, Psychology, Inquiry-based Learning, Curriculum Development, Inclusive Education, Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, CAS, English Communication, Student Well-being, Classroom Management, Collaborative Planning, Child Safeguarding

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

BBIS has an opening for a Teacher of IBDP/ MYP Individuals & Societies (f/m/d) Location: Kleinmachnow (Berlin region) Contract type: 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/MYP Individuals & Societies—with a focus on Geography, Global Politics and/or Psychology - inspiring students from grade 6 to 12 to become creative, critical, and globally aware thinkers. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES Instruction: Teach IBDP/IBMYP Individuals & Societies, fostering a safe, secure, and stimulating environment. You incorporate varied instructional models and assessment methods to optimize student learning. Development: Lead the development of inquiry-based and conceptually driven curriculum units. Inclusion: Value and make productive use of the diversity of cultures and perspectives within our community, ensuring students of all backgrounds feel represented. Engagement: Motivate and inspire students to be actively engaged in their own learning and to develop a deep interest in human societies and environments. Support: Promote student well-being and academic growth, demonstrating the ability to teach effectively across a diverse range of motivations and abilities. Collaboration: Plan collaboratively across disciplines and participate actively in 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, preferably with a Master’s degree in Geography, Political Science, Psychology, or a related field. Experience: Experience teaching the IBDP/IBMYP programme or similar backgrounds (AP, A-Level, IGCSE); international school experience is a plus. Communication: Outstanding written and spoken English communication skills. Profile: Innovative professional who embraces the BBIS Mission and Guiding Statements, always putting student learning first. Attributes: Resilient, flexible team player with a positive growth mindset and the confidence to seek support when uncertain or challenged. 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 & 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). YOUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE CONTACTS FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS: 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!

Responsibilities

Teach IBDP and IBMYP Individuals & Societies with a focus on Geography, Global Politics, and Psychology for grades 6 to 12. Lead the development of inquiry-based curriculum units and contribute to specialized IB components like Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay.