Chemistry Teacher
Riverside International School - Senior High
Prague, Czech Republic
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- Salary:
- A competitive salary. The option of private health insurance for staff and family members. Tuition of staff children. The option of employer contribution to a private pension. A relocation allowance.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 21/08/2025
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2025
Job overview
Riverside International School, a leading British International School in Prague, is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Secondary Chemistry Teacher. The role involves teaching IBDP Chemistry and IGCSE Coordinated Science, with the potential to contribute to Key Stage 3 Science classes.
With 720 students aged 3–18, Riverside is recognised for its academic excellence, high student achievement, and dedication to student leadership and voice. The school follows the UK National Curriculum, IGCSE, and IB Diploma programmes, offering an exceptional learning environment that inspires both students and staff.
As a not-for-profit institution, Riverside reinvests in its future development, ensuring outstanding facilities and resources. High-quality teaching and learning are complemented by the Skills for Life Programme, which promotes personal growth, well-being, and community development.
We are looking for well-qualified and experienced staff who are enthusiastic about working in a multi-faith, multicultural environment and supportive of the school’s Christian ethos, which welcomes families of all faiths and none. Riverside's strong focus on academic progress, combined with extensive extra-curricular opportunities, makes it an exceptional place to work.
Teachers are expected to:
- Support the school’s Core Principles and Strategic Values of Challenge, Community, and Care.
- Serve as role models of character and integrity.
This is a full-time position, commencing on 21 August 2025.
For more details about Riverside International School, please visit our website.
To apply, please send a full CV to recruitment@riversideschool.cz.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Riverside International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, Disclosure and Barring Service checks, International Child Protection Certificate checks, and other relevant criminal background checks.
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About Riverside International School - Senior High
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- Riverside International School - Senior High
- Milady Horákové 116/109, 3rd floor, Hradcany
- Prague 6
- 160 00
- Czech Republic
Riverside International School (Riverside) is an international school in Prague, serving approximately 720 students from 60 nationalities. Both independent and non-profit, it is a day school offering students aged 3–18 an international approach to education in the English language. The school opened in 1994, and its curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum, with the Senior High offering IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Riverside celebrated its 30th year of operation in 2024.
Located on four sites (a few kilometres apart), Riverside initially opened in the Sedlec region of Prague. From this site the Early Years, Junior High and Senior High School separated and opened in their own buildings. There is some overlap between the Junior and Senior High Schools, which are located a short distance from each other.
The Senior High School, which serves around 250 students in Years 10 through 13, is conveniently located within 300 metres of the Junior High School. Both schools are situated in the desirable area of Prague 6, easily accessible by public transportation, being next to the tram and metro lines. Numerous restaurants, shopping centres, and services are within walking distance, making it a well-situated and accessible educational institution.
As an IB World School, Riverside offers the IB Diploma Programme and is a recognised centre for Cambridge International Education and Pearson Edexcel International IGCSEs. In addition, Riverside provides an accredited American High School Diploma. English is the medium of instruction for all lessons and examinations, qualifying students for university-level English-language study. Students consistently achieve IGCSE and IB results well above worldwide averages and are accepted into top universities in the UK, North America, and Europe each year.
Mission Statement
Riverside School values the uniqueness of the individual, providing high-quality education and skills for life to students of diverse cultures, within a Christian ethos and supportive family environment.
The staff team is dedicated to impacting students by building positive relationships and preparing them to become accomplished, global citizens.
Strategic Values
The Strategic Values at Riverside are set out below.
- Challenge
- Community
- Care
Riverside International School seeks to champion the ideals of Challenge, Community, and Care through every aspect of the School. Riverside’s Strategic Values encapsulates the Guiding Statements, including the Mission Statement and Core Principles. Decision making, including strategic planning, is underpinned by the Strategic Values.
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