You will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive “home away from home” for boarding students, working closely with the Head of Boarding and a small, international team.

• Supervise and mentor a group of 5–8 boarding students during morning, evening and weekend shifts
• Plan and lead activities, local excursions and support orientation for new boarders
• Ensure safety, behaviour and wellbeing of students while on duty, including overnight supervision
• Communicate regularly with parents, teaching staff and the Head of Boarding regarding student progress and welfare
• Maintain accurate records and reports using REACH and other digital tools

Make a difference with a stable three-day schedule and on-site living

Join our inclusive boarding team and support the wellbeing, safety and growth of international students in a caring, safeguarding-focused IB World School. This part-time position is ideal for those who need to balance their studies, family, or other commitments. It offers a predictable work schedule and, if desired, a furnished campus accommodation, for which only a monetary benefit is deducted from the salary each month.

• Offer of a furnished on-site staff apartment in the Boarding School, eliminating commute and embedding everyday life in the community
• Defined 20h roster across three days, leaving extended time blocks on other weekdays for study, projects or family duties
• Direct responsibility for a small group of 5–8 boarders, including mentoring, reports and close ongoing liaison with families
• Inclusive, multicultural learning community with colleagues from many nations and strong focus on global citizenship
• Unique day & boarding campus near Berlin with lakeside woodland setting, modern sports facilities and bright common areas
• Structured induction, on-the-job coaching and whole-school PD days on wellbeing, child protection and safety

We are looking for candidates who bring relevant experience and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in for example social work, education, teaching, pedagogy, psychology, youth work and other
• Experience working with adolescents in residential, boarding or youth-care settings (min. 6–12 months)
• Confident English Language Competency; German helpful but not required
• Valid driving licence (manual transmission, category B or equivalent)
• Willingness to initially work a fixed Thursday–Saturday rota, including overnight duty until further notice, as shift schedules may also change in the medium term.
• You are empathetic, reliable and enjoy working in a multicultural team. You set clear boundaries, communicate with care, and are committed to student wellbeing, inclusion and anti-racism.
• Experience with REACH or iSAMS is a plus, but not required—training is provided

The following documents will be required:
Important: Before beginning the employment at BBIS, the following documents must be submitted:

• Proof of immunity against measles, which must have been confirmed by a doctor if you were born after 1970. Alternatively, a medical certificate of medical contraindication can be provided
• The original certificate of the highest obtained (university) degree
• An extended certificate of conduct that must not be older than six months

These documents are required to comply with legal and internal employment regulations.