Secondary School

**Berlin Metropolitan School**
Berlin

New

**Salary**:

Internal Pay Scale + Benefits

**Job type**:

Full Time, Maternity Cover

**Start date**:

January 2025
30 November 2024

**Job overview**:
We are looking for an adaptable and inspiring Science Teacher for a maternity cover starting January 2025 (or earlier).

BMS is the oldest international school in the center of Berlin. Over 1000 students from more than 60 countries attend our school and are taught using the best international and national curriculum programs. The Berlin Metropolitan School is an all-day school, allowing students from kindergarten through 12th grade to complete a modern and values-based education, culminating into an internationally recognized diploma. An international team of more than 200 dedicated employees lead the way for the learning success of our students.

THE EXCITING CHALLENGE
- Support and promote the school and the IB mission statements.
- Ensure the Science lesson is organized, stimulating and attractive.
- Demonstrate effort and commitment to make lessons enjoyable and relevant to all learners.
- Opportunities are made to promote intercultural understanding.
- Encourage students to continue their learning independently and spark enthusiasm and love for learning by modelling this themselves.
- Opportunities are made for pupils to develop skills in teamwork and collaborative learning.
- Students’ success and next steps are communicated to them and their parents effectively.
- Maintain co-operative, supportive professional relationships with the entire school community.
- Teaching shows good understanding and use of the school’s written curriculum and policies.
- Complete planning punctually according to the school guidelines.
- Students’ progress is continuously assessed using a variety of methods.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records of progress which can communicate success and development to students, parents and colleagues.

YOUR PROFILE
- A committed, experienced and well-qualified Science Teacher, who is seeking an opportunity to extend their expertise and who is interested in working in a high quality teaching environment.
- A Bachelors or Master´s degree in Education with an official teaching certification in Science for Secondary Education.
- Ideally, experience in IGCSE Science and IB Science.
- Excellent English language skills.

WHAT WE OFFER AT BMS
- We offer a modern, inspiring work environment with international employees and an open school community in the heart of Berlin.
- Benefits such as relocation package (visa, settling in allowance, housing support etc.), a monthly benefits card of 35€, discounted lunch and weekly health & wellbeing offers.
- The opportunity to grow in an interesting environment and to define with us new quality standards in the field of education.
- Our co-operation and the sense of belonging together are characterized by a special team spirit and a respectful and harmonious interaction.
- Our open-door-culture with the leadership, joint learning and case counselling creates an inspiring and supporting collaboration.
- Continuous personal development through professional development days and individual training.
- We offer best conditions for a modern classroom with a comprehensive range of modern technology and resources.

**About **Berlin Metropolitan School**:
**Berlin Metropolitan School**
- Linienstrasse 122, Berlin
10115
Germany
+49 0 8872 7390
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BMS is the oldest international school in the center of Berlin. Over 1000 students from more than 60 countries attend our school and are taught using the best international and national curriculum programs. Berlin Metropolitan School is an all-day school, allowing students from kindergarten through 12th grade to complete a modern and values-based education, culminating into an internationally recognized diploma. An international team of 200 dedicated employees lead the way for the learning success of our students.

International Mindedness and Global Engagement

International mindedness and global engagement at BMS are reflected in our respect and appreciation of diverse cultural beliefs, values, attitudes, and languages and our acceptance of the complexities that these present. We challenge one another to consider and negotiate our understandings of other views and ways of thinking as we develop as individuals and enrich our community. Openness to other perspectives is fostered at BMS through learning experiences, which inspire curiosity and empathy, and educators who role-model reflective thinking and debate. Our curriculum presents all learners with opportunities to engage in positive action based upon their knowledge of and compassion for our global society.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning based on the IB Principles

At BMS, teaching and learning challenges students to become engaged learners who are curious about the world around them, knowledgeable and skillful in