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LS IB PYP Teacher (Grade 5)

  • International School Stuttgart e.V.
  • Work experience
  • Fulltime
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The International School of Stuttgart e.V. is a non-profit Kindergarten through 12th grade, NEASC accredited, IB World School offering an international curriculum to a student body of about 880 from over 40 nations. Among its strengths are its student-centred and holistic approach to learning and its commitment to professional development and emphasis on student pastoral care.

ISS is looking to hire a qualified

Lower School IB PYP Teacher - Grade 5 (ALL GENDER)

Starting in August 2026, this is a full-time Position. This Position is initially for two years.
 
Among the school’s strengths are its student-centred and holistic approach to learning, a strong culture of professional collaboration and development, and a deep commitment to student wellbeing and pastoral care. 

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

  • Model lifelong learning through inquiry-based teaching and learning, designing engaging and concept-driven learning experiences aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme.
  • Inspire engagement in a differentiated and inclusive classroom environment, supporting students to become independent, reflective learners.
  • Lead and facilitate the PYP Exhibition, guiding students through the culminating collaborative inquiry process that synthesizes their learning across the programme.
  • Support students in developing agency, research skills, critical thinking, and action, central to the philosophy of the IB.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure strong articulation between the PYP and the Middle Years Programme (MYP).
  • Contribute actively to team planning, curriculum development, and reflective professional dialogue within the PYP framework. 

Qualifications

 
Candidates will have at minimum a Bachelor’s degree and recognized teaching qualification and should demonstrate: 

  • At least five years experience teaching within the IB Primary Years Programme, ideally at Upper Primary / Grade 5 level
  • Experience facilitating or supporting the PYP Exhibition
  • A strong understanding of concept-based inquiry, assessment for learning, and student agency
  • Have experience in documenting, and assessing student learning using Toddle or similar, as a curriculum planning, communication and assessment tool.  
  • Awareness of the transition between PYP and MYP
  • The ability to use data informed practice to differentiate and individualize student learning.
  • A collaborative mindset and commitment to reflective practice and professional growth 

Benefits

  • Free parking and good public transport connections (subsidized job ticket)
  • Access to our school bistro with freshly prepared meals every day – for a convenient and delicious lunch break right on site
Please visit our Benefits Page to learn more about our Benefits at ISS.

Additional Information

  • Please send us a detailed application with written references reflecting your professional career. For the benefit of everyone, especially our students, we pursue a strict safeguarding strategy and child protection policy.
  • Applications, in English please, should be submitted via our job portal.
  • Applications will be handled with discretion
  • Mark Schifferer
  • Human Resources Director
  • Paul Morris
  • Lower School Principal