Assistant Teacher

The British School of Vilnius is the first choice for families seeking an English National Curriculum education complete with its ethos and values. The school is the first in Vilnius to offer this curriculum and is located in a stunning area of the city. BSV is a truly British international school in every sense. With a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart, BSV is relentless in its pursuit for excellence.  The position presents an exciting opportunity to work in a growing school in a vibrant city. 

The British School of Vilnius is seeking to appoint a creative and dynamic assistant teacher of the highest quality to teach alongside our qualified and experienced teachers throughout our EYFS and Primary Phases.

The successful candidate will have an interest in working closely with EYFS and Primary children, and will be joining a team of dedicated specialists providing a world class education to our pupils.

The successful candidate must: 

• Be based in Vilnius (mandatory)
• Be a fluent English and Lithuanian speaker (mandatory)
• Have experience working with Primary students (aged 3-11); 
• Have a proven track record of outstanding practice
• Have a growth-mindset looking to continually improve
• Be able to engage, motivate and support children, staff and parents
• Have the interpersonal skills needed to work successfully within teams
• Support the vision, ethos and policies of the school

We will provide: 

• A competitive salary
• An initial one-year contract with extension possible
• A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment

Application Process

Applications should be made by e-mail and include a covering letter addressed to Mr. Andrew Prosser, Headmaster, along with a recent colour photograph and an updated CV including the details of three 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: jobs@britishschool.lt

Closing date: The closing date for applications is 30th July 2021. The school reserves the right to appoint before this deadline if the right candidate is found so early applications are recommended. 

Interviews will be held in the week beginning 2nd August 2021. If you have not been contacted by this date, please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been shortlisted.

Safer Recruitment

The British school of Vilnius 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.

The British School of Vilnius places the highest priority on all matters relating to safeguarding. All offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Those who have worked internationally must also provide equivalent clear criminal record certificates for each country.

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.