Berlin Metropolitan School is hiring a Learning Support Teacher in Maths for a full-time maternity-cover position starting November 2026. The role supports Secondary students in Grades 7–12 and offers international applicants visa support, relocation assistance and housing help. Candidates should have Maths teaching qualifications and relevant classroom experience.
Learning Support Teacher (f/m/d) in Maths
Full-time maternity cover with Berlin Metropolitan School, supporting Secondary students in Mathematics in Berlin, Germany.
If you’re a qualified Maths teacher who enjoys helping students overcome learning barriers, this Berlin role gives you a chance to work in an international school while supporting learners from Grades 7 to 12. The full-time maternity cover runs for approximately 1.5 years and includes relocation support for international hires.
About the Role
Berlin Metropolitan School is an international all-day school in central Berlin with more than 1,000 students from over 60 countries. Students can progress from kindergarten through Grade 12, with the school offering international and national curriculum programmes and an internationally recognised diploma.
As a Learning Support Teacher in Maths, you’ll help Secondary students understand mathematical concepts, strengthen weak areas, and build the confidence they need to participate successfully in class. The role covers Grades 7 to 12 and combines individual support, small-group intervention and classroom assistance.
You’ll identify gaps in mathematical understanding and design structured interventions around each student’s needs. That can include adapting explanations, worksheets and classroom tasks, helping students prepare for assessments, and supporting access arrangements for examinations.
You’ll also work closely with Secondary Maths teachers and the Head of Department. The goal is simple: make sure learning support connects directly with classroom teaching, curriculum expectations and each student’s learning profile.
Primary Responsibilities
- ✓Provide individual, small-group and targeted Maths support for Grades 7–12
- ✓Identify gaps in students’ mathematical knowledge and understanding
- ✓Plan differentiated Maths instruction around individual learning needs
- ✓Adapt Maths materials, explanations and classroom tasks where necessary
- ✓Support students preparing for classroom assessments and examinations
- ✓Provide in-class Maths support and potentially assist with STEM classes
- ✓Work with Maths teachers to align interventions with curriculum expectations
- ✓Track student progress and maintain appropriate teaching and intervention records
- ✓Participate in Student Support, departmental and student review meetings
Qualifications
- ✓Degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or a related subject
- ✓Recognised qualification for teaching Mathematics
- ✓Previous experience teaching Secondary Mathematics
- ✓Strong knowledge of Secondary Maths curriculum content and progression
- ✓Ability to identify learning gaps and provide targeted interventions
- ✓Strong classroom, communication and organisational skills
- ✓Commitment to inclusive education and student safeguarding
- ✓Professional proficiency in English
Additional Experience
- ✓Experience differentiating Maths instruction for different attainment levels
- ✓Experience with IGCSE and/or IB Mathematics
- ✓Previous experience in inclusion or learning support
- ✓Experience supporting students with additional learning needs
- ✓Knowledge of dyscalculia and specific Maths learning difficulties
- ✓Experience supporting students with dyslexia, ADHD or autism
- ✓Training or experience in SEN, SEND or inclusive education
- ✓German language skills are an advantage
Job Snapshot
Learning Support Teacher – Maths
Berlin Metropolitan School
Berlin, Germany
Full-Time · Maternity Cover
Approximately 1.5 years
1 November 2026
11 October 2026
What’s In It for You
What’s In It for You?
International School Environment
Work in a diverse, international school community in Berlin with students and colleagues from different cultural backgrounds.
Relocation Support
International hires can receive support with relocation and settling into Berlin, making the transition easier.
Visa Assistance
Eligible international applicants can receive assistance with the visa and relocation process.
Professional Development
Develop your teaching practice while working within an international secondary-school environment.
Berlin Location
Live and work in Berlin, Germany, a major international city with strong transport links and a large expatriate community.
Employee Benefits
The position includes access to the school’s employee benefits package, including a monthly benefits card.
Important Information for International Applicants
Applicants relocating to Germany should ensure they meet the applicable employment, qualification and immigration requirements. Berlin Metropolitan School provides support for international employees as part of its relocation process, but applicants should confirm their individual visa and work-permit requirements before accepting employment.
Ready to Apply?
If you meet the requirements and are interested in joining Berlin Metropolitan School as a Learning Support Teacher in Maths, submit your application through the official application route.
Application deadline: October 11, 2026
Other Application Information
Interested candidates should prepare a complete application highlighting their Mathematics teaching qualifications, relevant classroom experience and suitability for supporting Secondary students.
Applications should be submitted before the stated deadline. Candidates requiring visa or relocation assistance should provide accurate information about their current location and work authorization status during the application process.
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