German Teacher Pyp

ISBerne is a dynamic, friendly and thriving school located close to the Swiss Capital Berne. ISBerne aims for

all students to be reflective and responsible life-long learners who are active global citizens. The school ethos

is based on the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and advocates a constructivist approach to teaching and

learning.

ISBerne is an authorized IB World school, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 3-11), Middle

Years Programme (MYP, ages 11-16) and Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16-18).

The International School of Berne was founded in October 1961. In April 2017, the school moved to a modern

and spacious purpose-built campus which includes three brand new state-of-the-art science laboratories with a

ISBerne currently has an enrollment of 250 students representing around 50 nationalities, with over 50

dedicated faculty and administration staff.

The Position

**ISBerne seeks to appoint a teacher of PYP German (part-time**: 50%). Applicants must have experience in

teaching German as an additional language to students aged 5 to 11 and be excited by the challenge of

contributing to curriculum development.

The successful applicant will be an accomplished teacher with experience, enthusiasm and a passion for

teaching which will inspire our students. S/he will also understand the importance of being part of a department

team and the wider faculty.

Required
- A desire to contribute to and foster a positive IB learning community
- Minimum of three years teaching experience
- Outstanding classroom practitioner
- Appropriate degree and teaching qualification
- Ability to contribute to curriculum development in German
- Ability to work as a team member within a department and in an interdisciplinary team
- Fluency in German and English, both spoken and written

Desired
- An appreciation of working in a small school environment
- Experience working in a European international school environment
- Minimum of two years IB PYP experience
- EU Passport

Salaries and Benefits
- Nationally competitive salary and benefits
- Open ended contract
- Enhanced pension plan
- Subsidized lunches at the school cafeteria
- Moving/settling in allowance
- Visa fees paid

Application

**Please submit the following**:

- A letter of motivation
- Full CV with photo
- Passport copy
- Contact details of three referees, one of which must be your current Head of School (referees will be

contacted with your consent)

Interviews will be held via Zoom and/or face-to-face, as appropriate.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all

satisfactory references and criminal record/background checks.