Business Studies Teacher (IGCSE, A-Level, IB DP) – EU Citizens / Right to Work in Poland / Visa-Free Entry to Poland Required

Business Studies Teacher (IGCSE, A-Level, IB DP)

Thames British School – Mokotów High School Campus, Warsaw, Poland

Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term (with potential for renewal)

Start date: August 2024

Suitable for: Experienced teachers (HoD opportunity for the right candidate)

Thames British School is one of Poland’s leading British international schools, delivering a world-class education to students aged 2.5 to 18 across four campuses in Warsaw. We offer the National Curriculum for England, the Cambridge International Curriculum, and the IB Diploma Programme, providing a rich, challenging, and holistic learning journey that prepares students for success in the global arena.

As a Cambridge International and IB World School, we are proud to combine high academic standards with a strong focus on student wellbeing, creativity, personal growth, and global citizenship. Our community is guided by our core values of C | A | R | E—Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility, and Enlightenment.

Our High School Mokotów Campus, located in the heart of Warsaw, offers a vibrant, modern setting for our oldest learners as they progress through IGCSEs, A-Levels, and the IB Diploma. The school provides state-of-the-art facilities and supports a diverse, inclusive community of motivated, curious, and ambitious students.

We are currently seeking a talented and committed Business Studies Teacher to join our Mokotów team. The successful candidate will teach across IGCSE, A-Level, and the IB Diploma Programme, nurturing students’ understanding of economics, enterprise, and international markets in a global context.

A leadership opportunity as Head of Department may be available for the right candidate.

Website: www.thamesbritishschool.pl

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Business lessons for KS4 and KS5 (IGCSE, A-Level, IB DP)
• Prepare students for external examinations with a focus on real-world application and analytical thinking
• Encourage independent learning, debate, and entrepreneurial thinking in students
• Differentiate instruction for varied learner needs, including EAL students
• Monitor student progress, provide timely feedback, and maintain assessment records
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure curricular consistency and high standards
• (If HoD) Lead curriculum development, mentor departmental staff, and manage internal moderation and planning

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• A degree in Business, Economics, or a related field
• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, SCITT, or equivalent)
• Experience teaching Business Studies at IGCSE and A-Level or IB Diploma level
• Deep understanding of international curriculum standards and business education practices
• Excellent spoken and written English (C2 level or IELTS 8.5)
• A commitment to safeguarding and to the school’s values and international ethos

Desirable:

• Experience working in an international school setting
• Familiarity with IB Business Management and Cambridge Business Studies frameworks
• Experience with enterprise projects or extracurricular business clubs
• Previous departmental leadership (for HoD consideration)
• Experience supporting EAL learners
• Due to the current time and travel restrictions required during the immigration process in Poland, candidates with EU citizenship permanent residency or passports are highly desirable.

We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Private health insurance
• Relocation allowance for international hires
• Professional development, including access to Cambridge and IB training
• Fee remission for staff children
• A modern, well-equipped teaching environment
• A supportive, collaborative international team

Safer Recruitment

Thames British School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal record check for every country they have lived in for more than 3 months over the last 20 years, in addition to a home country check for all countries of citizenship. References will be sought from your previous Head/Principal/Director/Superintendent and two additional referees, one of whom must be a senior leader who directly managed you. We will also verify all qualifications and your employment history.