Job Description
Bonn International School (BIS) is an exceptional, dynamic school, boasting over 80 nationalities among its 800+ students and 25 nationalities among 180+ teachers and support staff. We believe that our diverse backgrounds and perspectives enrich the opportunities for growth, learning and impact for everyone in our school community. BIS is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
We are an International Baccalaureate World School, providing a continuous spectrum of IB programmes from Early Learning to Grade 12. Our very strong educational programmes nurture the whole child while fostering global citizens and independent, confident learners.
Set in the city of Bonn, Germany, on the Rhine River, BIS enjoys a well-resourced, purpose-built campus with generous playgrounds and green spaces.
Starting: February 2025 (Maternity Leave Cover, approx. 1.5 years)
Working Hours: Full-time, 187 days per year, 40 hours/week
Salary Placement: In-house collective agreement
- To work in accordance with the school's mission statement and policies, following school practices and IB framework
- To design and deliver engaging classes as allocated by the Secondary School Principal
- To work in close collaboration with other teachers to plan and implement the teaching and learning of the German curriculum within the Middle and Diploma Years Programmes
- Actively participate in professional development opportunities provided by the school, staying abreast of current best practices in language education and pedagogy
- To assess, monitor and record student progress in an appropriate manner
- To be an advisor in our Secondary Advisory Programme
- Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes language development and cultural understanding
- Bachelor's in Education or comparable degree, preferably with successful 1st and 2nd state examinations, according to the requirements of the Ministry of Education of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)
- Native speaker of German
- Teaching certification with a focus on German language instruction
- Ability to teach German Language and Literature at the middle school level is highly desirable
- Ability to teach French Language Acquisition at the middle school level is highly desirable
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
- Experience with the International Baccalaureate MYP and DP framework is highly desirable
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A commitment to fostering a multicultural and inclusive learning environment
- Social benefits: Well-equipped and bright classrooms, social and health opportunities, green campus
- Corporate culture: open-door mentality and a diverse international work environment
- Personal development: deep induction and various personal development options