Primary School German Teacher (f/m/d) - Maternity/Parental Leave Replacement

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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.

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).