Teacher of Art and Design – January 2025, The British Academy Montenegro

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!

Job Overview

The British Academy, Montenegro, is looking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic

and highly motivated Teacher of Art and Design. Successful applicants will need to

teach at IGCSE level, lower Secondary and Primary. You will be able to reference

strategic increases in student uptake and examination attainment, as well as

contributions to the wider Performing Art and Design and school community. This role

truly has the opportunity to grow students’ love of learning and Art. Successful

candidates will be expected to coordinate the Art and Design programme and lead

ECAs in Art and Design as well help with school productions.

We invite applicants who can demonstrate exceptional teaching that results in high

student attainment through practices and principles of positive, enquiry-based,

education. This is an exciting opportunity to join an up and coming, dynamic,

forward-thinking school in the pleasant capital of Montenegro which has an outdoor,

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 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 a working

environment where everyone is committed and keen to learn. The Art 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.

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

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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview schedule.

Good luck.