Science Teacher (MYP & DP)

About the role

Ljubljana International School is looking for a Science Teacher covering both the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) sciences. The teacher plans and delivers inquiry-based lessons, designs assessments and supports students through the DP Internal Assessment, while contributing to curriculum articulation and school co-curricular life.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inquiry-based lessons aligned with the MYP Sciences framework (the four assessment criteria) and the relevant DP Sciences guides.
• Design formative and summative assessments using accurate IB command terms and criterion-referenced rubrics.
• Support students through the DP Internal Assessment, including ethical review, data collection guidance and lab safety protocols.
• Contribute to vertical articulation of the science curriculum across MYP and DP, ensuring conceptual coherence and skills progression (e.g. ATL skills, scientific inquiry cycle).
• Participate in moderation and standardisation of internal assessment.
• Engage with the IB Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL) framework, including differentiation and inclusive education practices.
• Maintain accurate records via the school's reporting systems and communicate with students, parents and colleagues.
• Contribute to co-curricular life such as clubs, trips and science fairs, and take part in IB-recognised professional development.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Systems and Societies; Master's degree preferred.
• Teaching qualification or certification recognised in the home country or equivalent.
• Minimum 2-3 years of secondary science teaching experience.
• Prior experience teaching within the IB MYP and/or DP framework strongly preferred; familiarity with IB philosophy and pedagogy required.
• Fluent English (language of instruction); additional languages an asset.
• Strong laboratory management and safety practice.

Required skills

• IB workshop training (Category 1 or equivalent) in MYP Sciences and/or DP Sciences.
• Experience supervising DP Internal Assessments and/or Extended Essays in a science subject.
• Experience with cross-curricular or transdisciplinary planning.
• Experience in a multilingual or international school setting.

To apply, candidates send their CV and a cover letter outlining their teaching philosophy and IB experience by email to the school's HR team.