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Teacher of MFL (Modern Foreign Languages, French / Spainish)

Teacher of MFL (Modern Foreign Languages, French / Spainish)

Britannica International School, Budapest

Budapest

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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
6 June 2020

Job overview

Are you a Modern Foreign Languages Teacher seeking a role where you can make a real impact? Do you want to work in a stimulating International setting for a growing global Educational company? If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join our successful International School in Budapest.

About the Opportunity

The School is seeking to appoint a well -qualified specialist MFL teacher with effect from August 1st, 2020. The person appointed will be capable of teaching in Key Stages 2, 3, 4 and 5 (please state what languages you are able to teach for each Key Stage in your application). We are looking for a committed, dynamic and passionate teacher who can plan and deliver outstanding lessons in at least one language. You will be someone with drive and passion who believes in creating a unique, inspiring and outstanding place for learning.

You will be able to excite and challenge students to make rapid progress and will be able to demonstrate a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.

The MFL department is hugely dynamic and creative and well- resourced.

Britannica International School, Budapest

Britannica International School, Budapest https://britannicaschool.hu/ is the longest established  British School in Hungary. We cater for children from five to eighteen years of age. We have a thriving Primary Department and an excellent Secondary Department.

The foundation of our educational programme is the National Curriculum for England suitably enhanced to reflect our truly international nature. In the Secondary Department, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), Advanced Subsidiary Levels (AS) and Advanced Levels (A Levels), provide graduating students with gold standard diplomas for entry to leading universities around the world including those at Oxford and Cambridge. In recent years our public examination scores have been above the UK national average and our A level grades have allowed our students to enter many prestigious universities, both in Hungary and abroad. The school is a registered Cambridge International Examinations Centre and a full member of the Council of International Schools.

Duties and responsibilities specific to the post: Our Teachers are responsible for delivering high quality learning in an organised, happy and safe environment. They work together with other teaching colleagues in medium and short-term planning, target setting and monitoring to ensure challenge and the very best possible progress for every pupil. They participate in the broader life of the school, enriching the learning experience for students.

Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead by example, possessing excellent IT, organisational and communication skills.

For more information please refer to the separate Job Description and Person Specification provided.

Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School

Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It’s an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Russia, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe. Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:

- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide

- Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.

- Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.

Living and Working in Budapest:

Budapest is Eastern Europe’s up and coming expat hotspot and an increasing number of people are relocating to Budapest each year. The Hungarian capital has all the things Western European cities have to offer – good quality of living, diverse culture and attractive job opportunities – with a much lower cost of living. You may wish to visit the following website, which compares the cost of living in different cities around the world.

http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=United+Kingdom&country2=Hungary&city1=Brighton&city2=Budapest 

Applications

Applications should be made by e-mail and include a covering letter addressed to Mr. Neil McGarry, School Principal, along with a colour photograph and an updated CV including the details of two referees, one of whom must be your most recent employer. Interested applicants should review the job profile and person specification, and ensure their covering letter highlights how their experience, knowledge and skills match those of the ideal candidate.

Applications should be sent to: recruitment@britannicaschool.hu 

Closing date: The closing date for applications is 6th June 2020. The school reserves the right to appoint before this deadline if the right candidate is found so early applications are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone/skype for a brief conversation with Mr. Neil McGarry, School Principal.

Final interviews will be held in the week beginning 12th June 2020. If you have not been contacted by this date, please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been shortlisted.

Safer recruitment

Britannica International School, Budapest is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its staff and stakeholders to share this commitment.

As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO https://www.acro.police.uk/icp... (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared. We operate an equal opportunities policy.

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About Britannica International School, Budapest

Based in Hungary, Britannica International School is an all-through, independent, mainstream school. It educates girls and boys aged between five and 18. The school opened in 1944 and it is the longest running British school that is located in Hungary. It comprises of both a primary and secondary school. A group of distinguished educationalists created the establishment. Students are taught through the medium of English.

Principal

Neil McGarry

Values and Vision

As Hungary's longest established British international school, Britannica International School Budapest is fully accredited to deliver high-quality British education for students aged 5-18. British-owned, our educational programme is based on the English National Curriculum, enhanced to meet the needs of our international students from over 50 different nationalities.

Families choose Britannica for our welcoming, nurturing and personalised learning environment. At our core, we successfully blend the highest quality, rigorous British education, culminating in IGCSE and A Level qualifications, with a learning environment that is positive, constructive and a happy place for students to spend the day.

We are proud of our dedicated, fully trained teachers, all of whom are specially selected for their experience and excellence. We work in partnership with our parents to provide the very best education for each of our students, building a welcoming community, respecting the international diversity of our families and encouraging a global outlook from a young age.

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