Secondary School – Science Teacher (Biology)

We are looking for an adaptable and inspiring Science Teacher with a Biology specialism 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 with a Biology specialism.
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.

Please note, due to the system set up we have to set an application close date but we will be starting to conduct interviews immediately and may appoint a suitable candidate before the advert close date.

Starting Salary Range

The BMS pay scale as one essential part in value the work of every member of faculty was re-worked with a committee by teachers from all section and senior leaders.
The BMS pay scale is structured according to years of experience and the program each respective teacher is teaching.

Taxes

Individuals who are resident in Germany or have their normal place of abode there have full income tax liability. The gross salary (and, if applied, also tuition remission for children attending the school) is subject to German income tax. Once you have registered at the town hall, you will receive your tax identity number and classified into a tax group (I-V). The tax rates depend on family status and income level and range. Tax on income from employed work is retained by being deducted at source, i.e. an amount of tax is retained directly by the employer.
Please find more information on www.make-it-in-germany.com and http://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/for-qualified-professionals/working/guide/taxes

Summary of deductions made from the gross salary
• Income tax
• Solidarity tax
• Church tax (optional)
• Health insurance
• Long term care insurance
• Retirement insurance
• Unemployment insurance

Accommodation

BMS offers a housing search service for all staff members who have t o relocate to Berlin.

Flights/Transport

Our transition package includes expenses for travel as well as shipping.
These benefits are valid one way and one time.

Furniture

Furnished flats for rent are available on flat search websites.

Moving Allowance

BMS will pay a settling in allowance one time fix to every new staff member who will relocate to Berlin for their porition at BMS.

Dependent Opportunities

Staff are exempted from all school fees. As this benefit is considered as a remuneration in kind, staff members are only required to pay taxes on the lowest school fee.

Medical

Medical insurances can be chosen from a variety of public providers. We are happy to connect our new staff with providers who have English speaking staff and a great support team for international staff.

Other

We offer continous professional development, in-house German classes, health and wellbeing courses discounted lunch in our cafeteria, and many staff activities after school.

Retirement

We offer a company pension scheme which allowes employees to save an individual amount of their salary through our monthly payroll system. For those employees who choose this pension scheme, BMS will add 15% on top of their monthly saving.