Physics Teacher

Are you an inspirational, energetic and passionate Physics Teacher? 

Join our Secondary School team at Byron and be part of our mission to empower our students to become confident, responsible, lifelong learners who are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the world.

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 550 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.

Qualifications: 

• A certified UK teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent (PGCE/PGDE must be accompanied by a subject relevant Bachelor’s Degree) with QTS.

Successful applicants must have:

• Exceptional subject knowledge, with extensive experience of the British curriculum.
• Passion about their subject and how it is best taught. 
• A proven track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning to students in Physics.
• A flexible and innovative approach to working.   
• The willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• The belief that all students have the potential for top performance.
• The drive and the passion to enable all students to succeed.

Desirable qualities:

• Experience of teaching students with English as an Additional Language.
• Experience of integrating technology into teaching.
• Experience in an international school setting.

As a teacher at Byron College, you will:

• Promote a love of learning through inspirational teaching.
• Have a sense of humour.
• Be a team player.

We are particularly interested in applications from candidates with experience of leading Teaching and Learning who would be willing to contribute on a whole school level in any of the following areas: Data Analysis; CPD; Curriculum Development; Digital Strategy. There may be a Middle Leadership position and/or TLR payment available for the right candidate.

We are looking for people who are dedicated to helping their students, who enjoy challenges, and who want to contribute to the continued development of the school.

The school offers a competitive salary, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive working environment. If you are passionate about education and are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students, we would love to hear from 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. A CV can be attached in addition to, but not as an alternative to, the application form. Incomplete application forms will be rejected. All offers of employment are provisional until the satisfactory screening of independent references and the appropriate criminal record checks.

In your supporting statement please ensure that you address the following three questions:

1. Why Greece? 
2. Why Byron College? 
3. What will you bring to our school? 

Please provide the names and emails of 2 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 closing date for applications is Friday 10th March 2023.

• Interviews will take place from Monday 13th March 2023.

The school reserves the right to appoint before the deadline. Interviews will be conducted online or at the school.

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 (QTS with completed NQT or equivalent) 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 to confirm 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; 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.