PE Teacher (ECT/NQT - Primary & Secondary)

Have you just completed your teacher training?

Are you looking for a school to complete your ECT/NQT?

Have you thought of Athens to complete this programme?

Byron College are looking to appoint a passionate teacher of Physical Education to teach in the primary secondary school (from August 2022 start). There is potential for a Head of  PE position for the right candidate. As a BSO school we are able to deliver and support you through the ECT/NQT programme. We could be the school for you!

Byron College in Athens, Greece is a leading international day school where students are inspired to become enthusiastic lifelong learners, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of the future. Our student body, of 545 students from EYFS 1 to Year 13, is diversely made up of more than 50 different nationalities.

We offer an education that is student focused with regards to both academic excellence and personal growth. We want our students to take risks and to be compassionate future change makers. Byron College students should strive to be the change they wish to see in the world.

Do you possess:     

• The ability to teach PE to both primary and secondary students & potentially GCSE PE      
• Excellent working knowledge of the UK National Curriculum       
• High levels of  pedagogical knowledge and know-how       
• Experience of working with children who have English as an additional language        
• Ability to facilitate learning to different levels simultaneously       
• A proven track record of success in your placement school       
• A willingness to perform a pastoral role within the school   
• Flexible and innovative approach to working       
• Fluency in written and spoken English       
• Ability to innovate and teach outside of the classroom       
• Strong team player willing to support other colleagues       
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school is essential

We are looking for people who are dedicated to helping their students, enjoy challenges, and want to contribute to the continued development of the school. If you seek an opportunity to make a difference and build an experience for students the Byron is the school for you.

APPOINTMENT PROCESS AND HOW TO APPLY 

As part of our 'Safer Recruitment Policy' applications must be made through the TES portal and submitted in English. Please attach a CV in addition to the application form but not as an alternative. Applications whereby the application form is not complete will be rejected. All offers of employment are provisional until the satisfactory screening of independent references and the appropriate criminal records checks.

Please provide the names and emails of 3 referees, one of whom should be your current Headteacher or Principal. References will be requested for all shortlisted candidates so please indicate if you do not wish your current employer to be contacted at this time.

The school reserves the right to appoint before the deadline should a suitable candidate be found. Interviews will be conducted online or at the school as necessary.

Important notes:

Greek Applicants - You must hold a relevant degree and have completed the registry of teachers for private schools (Epetirida), or hold the qualifications to do so. Please note that international qualifications are not recognised as qualified teacher status for Greek candidates within Greece.

International Applicants - You must hold a relevant Degree from the same country as your passport. You must also hold a relevant teaching qualification again from the country of your passport. Please note that the iPGCE is not currently recognised in Greece & Language Qualifications such as TESOL & DELTA are not accepted. 

Safer Recruitment Check – Please be advised that we will contact all previous employers of the successful candidate for confirmation that there have been no safeguarding concerns or convictions relating to children. All employees are required to present their original birth certificate, again as part of our safer recruitment policy and procedures.

Byron College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the ACRO Criminal Records Office. We are an independent, international school following the English National Curriculum, operating in Athens - Greece under the Department of Education License No. Z2/442/1986. The school is BSO inspected and registered with the Department for Education (DfE reference number 6337) in the United Kingdom.