Humanities Teacher

Are you an inspirational, energetic and passionate Humanities Teacher?

Join our secondary team at Byron College as we are moving to a new site, 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.

Why Join Byron?

Byron College is a dynamic and inclusive British international school located in Athens, Greece. With our upcoming expansion to a new campus, we are eager to welcome exceptional educators who share our vision and values. At Byron, we emphasize high expectations, academic excellence, and personalized support for every student.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Humanities teacher to grow professionally while making a lasting impact on our students.

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).

Successful applicants must have:

• Exceptional subject knowledge of Geography, Global Perspectives, or any other humanities subject, 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 humanities subjects.
• Flexible and innovative approach to working.   
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• A mindset which understands all students have the potential for top performance and the drive and passion to enable them to do so.

Desirable qualities:

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

As a teacher at Byron College, you will:

• Promote a love of learning through inspirational teaching.
• Be a team player with a sense of humour and a positive outlook.

Leadership Opportunities:

We are particularly interested in candidates with leadership experience who are willing to contribute to the school at a broader level. A Middle Leadership position and/or TLR payment may be available for the right candidate.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Appointment process and how to apply:

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? 

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.

Please provide the names and emails of 3 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 Sunday 26th January 2025.

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 Geography 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.