TEACHER OF SCIENCE (Biology specialist)

Inspire, Excel, Exceed

Contract start date: August 1st 2024

Salary: Undisclosed

Contract term: Initially for two years (mutually renewable)

Do you want 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. We are looking for a committed, dynamic and passionate teacher who can plan and deliver outstanding Science lessons. You will be someone with drive and passion who believes in creating a unique, inspiring and outstanding place for learning. The School is seeking to appoint a well -qualified, Science teacher with a specialism in Biology. The person appointed will be capable of teaching in Key Stages 3-5. 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 Science department is part of our dynamic, creative and well- resourced Maths, Science and Computer Science Faculty

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

Britannica International School, Budapest

Britannica International School 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.

Orbital Education

The Britannica International School, Budapest is part of the Orbital Education group, an expanding group of international schools specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to an internationally diverse student population, between the ages of 5 and 18 years. In addition to our school in Budapest, the Orbital Education group has schools in Spain, Slovenia, China, Albania, Mexico, Ecuador, and the Middle East, with plans to develop schools in new regions across the globe. In this role, you would have the opportunity to collaborate and work with teaching staff at other schools across the group, to support our students achieve their potential. After two years’ successful employment you would also have the option to be considered for roles at other schools across the group, providing the opportunity to progress your career while also seeing the world. 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.

Applications

Applications should either be made via the TES portal or 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

job description and ensure their covering letter highlights how their experience,

knowledge and skills match those of the ideal candidate.

Email applications should be sent to: recruitment@britannicaschool.hu

The closing date for applications is 24th May 2024. 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 for a Teams

conversation/interview with Mr. Neil McGarry, School Principal.

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.

Appointment to this role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and

systems overseas. 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.