Primary Class Teachers (KS1 & KS2)
British Embassy School Ankara
Turkey
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- Salary:
- Generous salary in line with UK pay scales and additional benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 10 January 2025
Job overview
The British Embassy School Ankara is an award-winning British International School situated within the grounds of the British Embassy in Ankara, Turkey. The school follows both the English National Curriculum & Cambridge GCSE curriculum from Nursery to Year 10. In September 2024 we opened our first GCSE cohort and will expand to Year 11 next academic year.
Children at BESA are happy, well behaved and achieve high academic standards.
The school was established in 1959 and is delightfully situated in modern buildings set in a rolling landscape of playgrounds and woodland in the heart of Turkey’s capital city.
BESA is a member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME), a founding member of the Black Sea Schools Group and an accredited member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).
We are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. You can read our most recent ISI report and find a lot more information about the school by visiting our school website www.besaturkey.org
BESA is currently seeking outstanding Primary Teachers (KS1 & KS2) to join our team from September 2025. This position is a full-time role and is initially contracted until the end of August 2027.
In return we can provide a competitive package including: generous salary comparable to UK STPCD pay scales, personal professional development allowance, health insurance and additional benefits in line with the school’s pay and conditions policy. Our package also includes provision for up to 2 dependent children.
The successful applicant will:
- Be a fully qualified teacher (Bachelor of Education or PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status)
- Be an experienced primary teacher with at least 2 years experience working in a UK or British International School.
- Be experienced in delivery of the English National Curriculum Programmes of Study
- Have excellent planning, organisation and communication skills
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Be confident in the use of technology to enhance children’s learning
- Be able to lead a curriculum subject within the school and be a model of good practice
- Be committed to regular and ongoing professional development
- Be a fluent English speaker
BESA is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a full suite of pre-employment checks including an enhanced Criminal record & Prohibition check.
Please read through the attached job description and person specification for more information about the requirements of the post.
BESA reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate ahead of the closing date. Early application is therefore advised.
Email us with any enquiries: recruitment@besaturkey.org
Attached documents
About British Embassy School Ankara
The British Embassy School Ankara is a co-educational, not for profit, international school located in Ankara, capital of The Republic of Turkey. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, most recently in April 2022 when the school achieved an 'Excellent' rating for pupil's academic achievement and personal development.
First established in 1959, the school occupies a site on the grounds of the British embassy and currently hosts around 225 pupils aged 3-15. In September 2024 the school opened its first Year 10 cohort.
The school was founded in order to provide an education to expatriate families living in Ankara, although it does accept students from the local population as well. Although a relatively small school, it is able to boast of a wide range of different teaching and recreational facilities, including an indoor sports arena and numerous modern classrooms.
The British Embassy School Ankara follows the English National Curriculum in Primary, the IMYC in lower secondary and the Cambridge Curriculum in upper secondary. As a result, the school offers numerous high-quality core subjects as well as some wider options.
The school teaches in English, and provides proper support for students speaking English as a second or third language. There is also support provided for students with additional learning needs.
The British Embassy School is an active member of IAPs, COBIS, BSME and the Black Sea Schools Group.
Headteacher
Mrs. Charlotte Molloy
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