Full Time Teacher of Music -- The British Academy

Teacher of Music – January 2025

Salary: TBA scale

Job type: Full Time, 2 year initial contract

Start date: as soon as possible (January 2025)

Apply by: 11.12.24 Job overview Start Date: As soon as possible, but preferably January 2025

Location: Podgorica, Montenegro

Closing Date: 11.12.24

Do you want to teach in a new, exciting, growing, British International school?Do you want to teach in one of Europe’s loveliest and safest countries? Skiing in

Do you want to teach in a new, exciting, growing, British International school?

Do you want to teach in one of Europe’s loveliest and safest countries? Skiing in winter and the beautiful Adriatic coast in the summer – both on your doorstep!

We are looking for a high quality music teacher to join our teaching staff in January

2025. The ability / willingness to teach both Primary and Secondary (incl. IGCSE

from Sept. 2025) is a distinct advantage.

If you want to join a progressive, motivated, team on the journey of a lifetime, please

complete the application form on the TES website via the Quick Apply button or send an up-to-date CV and cover letter directly to: headmaster@thebritishacademy.org

Very good Terms and conditions are available for the right candidate.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and we reserve the right to appoint before

the closing date for applications, so please apply ASAP.

Job overview

The British Academy, Montenegro, is looking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Music. Successful applicants will need to teach at IGCSE level, lower Secondary and Primary. They can reference strategic increases in student uptake and examination attainment, as well as contributions to the wider Performing Arts department and school community. This role truly has the opportunity to grow students’ love of learning and music. Successful candidates will be expected to coordinate the Music programme and lead ECAs in music as well help school productions and assemblies.

We invite applicants who can demonstrate exceptional teaching that results in high student attainment through practices and principles of positive education.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an up and coming, dynamic, forward-thinking school in the pleasant capital of Montenegro which has a café culture. The British Academy recognises that its most important investment is in the quality of its staff.

As such, our staff are in receipt of very good salaries and packages, commensurate with the responsibilities of their position and the size of the school.

The British Academy is a newly established British Curriculum (Cambridge)

International School with a growing reputation for Music, Sport, Arts, Academia and Leadership . Our small and endearing campus allows the school to boast good facilities within a nice setting close to the centre of town, providing an inspirational working environment where pupils are committed and keen to learn. The music department is well resourced and housed in a large, light, classroom.

Benefits for the successful candidate include:     

·    Competitive salary benchmarked against schools locally / regionally    

·    Accommodation or a housing allowance aligned with your personal family circumstances     

·    Progressive teaching and learning environment    

·    Supportive line management and access to professional development training     

·    Opportunities to link with other subject areas in school and other schools internationally

Applicants should complete the application form on the TES website via the Quick Apply button. Please submit a CV of no more than 3 pages.

Please note that the school reserves the right to appoint at its earliest convenience.

Therefore, candidates are recommended to submit their application as soon as possible.

Interviews will be conducted in Podgorica or via Teams.

Start date for this position will be January 2025.

The British Academy is aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

All applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening and submit a current police criminal check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment in addition to supplying a minimum of two references, at least one of which should be from the Head Teacher/Principal of the most recent school. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview schedule. Good luck