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Marketing Manager
British International School of Ljubljana
- Package: Competitive
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Start Date: September 2022
Are you an enthusiastic, qualified and experienced senior marketing professional, interested in a challenging new opportunity at our successful international school? Or do you know somebody who is? If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join us as Marketing Manager.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint a talented individual to lead and manage the Marketing and Admissions Department at the British International School of Ljubljana (BISL). This is senior leadership role, reporting into the Principal and will be a key member of the schools Senior Leadership Team.
The successful candidate will be required to create and implement an effective and transformative marketing & admissions strategy, to ensure the school achieves its student growth ambitions.
The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in commercial and transactional marketing and will be experienced in planning and delivering multi-channel marketing communications. They will be able to demonstrate success in driving results, admissions and managing teams, clearly being able to link, through CRM software or otherwise, the impact of marketing activities on results
Proactivity, ambition and energy will be key to this role, as will be personal warmth, emotional intelligence and an ability to inspire confidence and respect. The successful applicant should also be able to inspire, motivate and effectively manage the performance of the Marketing and Admissions department.
For more details about the role, please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification, available by clicking 'download pdf' below.
About the School
The British International School of Ljubljana (BISL) (http://www.britishschool.si/) is a growing school serving students aged between 2 and 18 from over 50 nationalities in the capital of beautiful Slovenia, Europe’s “hidden jewel”; it is compact and easy to get around, with a dreamy central European character in winter, yet relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere in summer.
Classes are small and the students are eager to learn. BISL is an accredited member of COBIS and was most recently inspected in 2021 where it was graded as OUTSTANDING in ALL categories.We are accredited by the Cambridge and AQA Examination Boards for iGCSE and A-Levels, and many of our students achieve outstanding results to go on to study in the world’s top universities.
The school forms part of the Orbital Education group (Orbital Education), an expanding group of International schools, providing a British Education to a diverse student population in a number of culturally attractive and historically important locations across the world.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
The British International School of Ljubljana also forms part of the Orbital Education group, an expanding group of international schools providing a British education to an internationally diverse student population.
Orbital Education focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It’s an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Russia, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe.
Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
- Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
- Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.
Living and working in Slovenia
Slovenia is a beautiful, diverse and culturally rich environment with opportunities to get involved in a wide range of outdoor adventures, all close within the proximity of Ljubljana. The historic city centre is located just 8 kilometres away from the school. Slovenia is seen by many as an incredibly safe, peaceful and environmentally friendly place. Performing and the Creative Arts are showcased widely through the city including a range of stunning galleries, museums and exhibitions.
It is undoubtedly one of the prettiest locations to live and work in Central Europe with easy connections to places such as Venice, Vienna and Salzburg. Nearby airports of Ljubljana, Trieste, Venice and Zagreb offer excellent connections with the rest of Europe and further afield.
Applications - If this describes you and you are keen to join our excellent school and friendly, supportive and hardworking staff team, then we would welcome an application from you.
Applications should include your up to date CV and details of three referees, including your most recent employer. In a covering letter, applicants should highlight how their experience, knowledge and skills match those of the ideal candidate as set out above and within the role profile - available by clicking 'download pdf' below.
Applications should be addressed to Alison Arnold, Group Director of Marketing by e-mail with “BISL Marketing Manager” in the subject field to recruitment@orbitaled.com.
Closing date for applications is 13th October 2022. However, interviews will take place by MS Teams and will commence immediately from the date of advertising. For these reasons early applications are encouraged as the school may appoint and close this vacancy before this deadline, if the right candidate is found. If you have not been contacted by 30th September 2022, you should assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Safeguarding -
British International School of Ljubljana is committed to safeguarding children and young people. As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO https://www.acro.police.uk/icp... (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.
How to apply:
Primary Teacher
British International School of Ljubljana
- Package: Competitive
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Contract Term: Full Time
- Start Date: December 2022
Are you a fully qualified, inspirational, and highly motivated Primary Teacher? If so, you will be interested in this exciting opportunity to join our successful and growing international school.
About the School
British International School of Ljubljana (BISL) (http://www.britishschool.si/) is a growing British-style school serving students aged between 3 and 18 from over 30 nationalities in the capital of beautiful Slovenia, Europe’s “hidden jewel”. Classes are small and the students are eager to learn. BISL is an accredited member of COBIS.
About the Opportunity
Our teachers are responsible for inspiring and enthusing students in their development of knowledge and skills within the Primary School.
The successful applicant will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, able to demonstrate a proven commitment to the highest standards of teaching and learning and student achievement; someone with drive and passion who believes in creating a unique, inspiring and outstanding place for learning, able to excite and challenge students of all abilities to make great progress. Applicants should also be prepared to contribute to the wider community aspect of school life, which is expected of every member of the teaching staff.
Applicants must have a relevant degree, teaching qualification and experience of successfully teaching in the Primary Department. Experience of working with EAL learners from a variety of cultures will be an advantage.
As an English school specialising in the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred. Because of difficulties in obtaining a visa and residency, it may not be possible to consider applicants from nationalities outside of the UK and Europe.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
Orbital Education focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It’s an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Russia, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe. Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
- Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
- Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.
Living and working in Slovenia
Slovenia is a beautiful, diverse and culturally rich environment with opportunities to get involved in a wide range of outdoor adventures, all close within the proximity of Ljubljana. The historic city centre is located just 8 kilometres away from the school. Slovenia is seen by many as an incredibly safe, peaceful and environmentally friendly place. Performing and the Creative Arts are showcased widely through the city including a range of stunning galleries, museums and exhibitions.
Applications should include a covering letter addressed to the Principal, Mr. M. Cox, along with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, photograph and details of three referees, one of whom should be the current or most recent employer.
Applications should be sent, as one combined PDF document, by e-mail with “PRI2022” in the subject field to vacancies@britishschool.si or matthew.cox@britishschool.si.
Closing date for applications is 15 Nov 2022. However, early applications are encouraged as the school reserves the right to appoint before this deadline once the right candidate is found.
British International School of Ljubljana is committed to safeguarding children and young people. As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO https://www.acro.police.uk/icp... (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.
How to apply:
Vacancies at other schools across the Orbital Group
Founding Principals
Orbital Education Head Office, England
- Package: Competitive packages and support from a UK based management team
- Contract Type: Full time
- Start Date: August 2021
The Orbital Education group of schools is growing rapidly. We have 10 campuses and the number of schools within the group continues to grow each year.
As well as the continued growth of our schools in Moscow, Mallorca, Budapest, Shanghai, Ljubljana, Quito and Doha, we have an active stream of new and exciting projects.
We shall a have variety of exciting opportunities for Headteachers in our new schools globally within the next 12 months.
We would like to receive your CV at the following email address: founding-principals@orbitaled.com
How to apply:
Director of Marketing and Admissions
Britannica International School, Shanghai
- Package: Competitive
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Fixed Term (Mutually renewable every two years)
- Start Date: January 2023
Are you an enthusiastic, qualified and experienced senior marketing professional, interested in a challenging new opportunity at our successful international school in Shanghai? Or do you know somebody who is? If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join us as Director of Marketing and Admissions.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint a talented individual to lead and manage the Marketing and Admissions Department at Britannica International School. This is key leadership role, reporting into the Principal and a member of the schools Senior Leadership Team. The role is due to commence during the Autumn 2022 term or as soon as possible thereafter, dependent upon candidate availability.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to current entry restrictions into China, we are seeking individuals who are currently in China, or who have pre-existing right or ability to enter and work in China.
The successful candidate will be required to create and implement an effective and transformative marketing & admissions strategy, to ensure the school achieves its student growth ambitions.
The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in strategic, commercial and transactional marketing and will be experienced in planning and delivering multi-channel marketing communications. They will be able to demonstrate success in driving results, admissions and managing teams, clearly being able to link, through CRM software or otherwise, the impact of marketing activities on results
Proactivity, ambition and energy will be key to this role, as will be personal warmth, emotional intelligence and an ability to inspire confidence and respect. The successful applicant should also be able to inspire, motivate and effectively manage the performance of the Marketing and Admissions department.
As a British International School specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred.
For more details about the role, please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification, available by clicking 'download pdf' below.
About the School
Britannica International School Shanghai (http://www.britannicashanghai.com/) is the only truly British owned and managed, British style, international school in Shanghai. It offers learning and teaching experiences based on the Early Years Foundation Stage and English National Curriculum enhanced to meet the needs of its international student body. Secondary students are prepared for Cambridge University and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and A-Level examinations.
The school is accommodated in well-resourced and purpose-built premises that are situated in the high quality residential district of Gubei, which is within 20 minutes of the vibrant Former French Concession area. It has a capacity for 750 pupils from 2 – 18 years of age, making it unique in the city with regard to its smaller school and family feel environment. The school currently has a student population of over 400 pupils. Class sizes are all under 22 pupils and often smaller. School holidays are similar to those in the UK with a 180 day calendar year.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
Britannica International School, Shanghai also forms part of the Orbital Education group, an expanding group of international schools providing a British education to an internationally diverse student population.
Orbital Education focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It’s an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Russia, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe.
Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
- Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
- Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.
Living and working in Shanghai
Shanghai is one of the largest cities in China, but is probably its most diverse and cosmopolitan, with a huge International community choosing to travel, live, and settle here. Shanghai provides an excellent lifestyle, with a combination of western cultures mixed with the best of China’s past and present, making Shanghai’s local culture unique in the world. Shanghai is an extremely safe, welcoming, and modern city, with its friendly occupants known for their hospitality, and the ability to make you feel at home. There are excellent education facilities, transportation, and amenities across the city, with two International airports providing excellent transport links across the world.
Applications - If this describes you and you are keen to join our excellent school and friendly, supportive and hardworking staff team, then we would welcome an application from you.
Applications should be submitted in English and include your up to date CV and details of three referees, including your most recent employer. In a covering letter, applicants should highlight how their experience, knowledge and skills match those of the ideal candidate as set out above and within the role profile - available by clicking 'download pdf' below.
As detailed above, due to current entry restrictions into China, we are seeking individuals who are currently in China, or who have pre-existing right or ability to enter and work in China. If you cannot fulfil these requirements your application is likely to be rejected.
Please submit your application to the Principal, Mr. Paul Farrell, at recruitment@britannicashanghai.com
Closing date for applications is 29 September 2022. However, interviews will take place by MS Teams and will commence immediately from the date of advertising. For these reasons early applications are encouraged as the school may appoint and close this vacancy before this deadline, if the right candidate is found.
Safeguarding - Britannica International School, Shanghai is committed to safeguarding children and young people.
As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO https://www.acro.police.uk/icp... (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence. Prior to employment employees will also be required to present original and notarised copies of their professional qualifications.
How to apply:
Key Stage 1 Teacher
United School International, The Pearl, Doha
- Package: Competitive
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Contract Term: Full Time
- Start Date: January 2023
Are you a fully qualified, enthusiastic and experienced Primary School Teacher seeking a new challenge?
If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join United School International as one of our Key Stage 1 Teachers. Our world-class educational facility offers a clear vision of academic excellence, located in the heart of the prestigious development ‘The Pearl’.
The Opportunity This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a talented and qualified Key Stage 1 Teacher to join our newly founded school. You must have recent experience working as a Primary School Teacher in a UK curriculum school, ideally with prior KS1 experience. The role is due to start from January 2023. Candidates must be available from the 2nd of January 2023 to commence employment.
United School International is the first and probably only school to be built on the Pearl, providing education for children within the local community. Because of its position, its beautiful architecture and facilities, The Pearl is one of the most desirable locations for both expatriate and local Qatar families in the city and is a rapidly growing and exciting place to live and work.
Our Primary School consists of FS, KS1 and KS2 classes with multiple form entry. All teaching groups are small and supported by TAs, LSAs, SEN and EAL specialists who support enrich the National Curriculum and EY Framework. The school has a number of state-of-the-art facilities to support exceptional teaching including the latest touch screen technology, technology labs, art facilities and easy access to carefully landscaped indoor and outdoor play areas. Additional facilities at the school include a 450 seater auditorium/theatre, STEAM & robotics room, swimming pool, training pool, badminton, volleyball, tennis, basketball courts and a full size football pitch.
The ideal candidate will have prior teaching experience to children aged 5-7 years old, and be comfortable working within Year 1 or Year 2 settings. In your application, we would be grateful if you indicate your year group preference as opportunities are available for both Y1 and Y2 Teachers.
Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead in the classroom by example. The candidate must:
· Have a relevant Batchelor degree from a reputable university and qualified Teacher status, either PGCE or B.Ed from the UK
· Have previous Primary School teaching experience ideally within KS1.
· Have a passion for education, able to communicate clearly with good collaborative team working skills.
In return for your outstanding teaching and care for our students you will receive a very competitive tax-free salary and benefits package. This will include accommodation on The Pearl and in close proximity to all the amenities. Holidays are similar to those in the UK and the role will provide opportunity for curriculum management responsibilities for the right candidate. The school prides itself on professional development and mentoring new staff to become leaders in their field of expertise or curriculum interest.
As a British International School specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred.
For more details about the role, please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification, available by clicking 'download pdf' below.
About the School
United School International is a newly founded school on the prestigious Pearl Development in Doha, Qatar, a residential development reclaimed from the Arabian Gulf. There is a combination of spacious high-rise apartments and luxurious villas currently housing a population of 33,000. When finally completed in two years’ time this will have risen to around 50,000.
It is a result of an exciting partnership between Orbital Education and United Development Company, a highly successful Qatari organisation and the developer of The Pearl. It is the second major school in the city of Doha to be established by Orbital Education, with the highly acclaimed and beautifully appointed Oryx International School established in partnership with Qatar Airlines, already operating within the city.
The school provides a British style of education based upon the English National Curriculum, whilst retaining the value of local culture and tradition within its curriculum offering. The facilities offered at the school site, combined with our approach to education, will allow the school to stand out as a leading international school in Qatar.
Living and working in Qatar
Doha, the peninsula’s capital city of over 2.7 million residents, has a huge international community that choose to live and work here. Doha is preparing to host the Football World Cup in 2022 with new stadiums already completed and others still under construction. Qatar provides an excellent lifestyle, with a combination of cultures mixed with the best of Qatar’s past and present.
Being in the Middle East, the weather is good all year round with extreme heat in the summer months. If you want to explore Qatar you will find plenty of opportunities to explore the desert, walk along the Corniche, visit museums, shopping malls, beaches, attend sporting events, music festivals, take a boat trip and much more. There are excellent education facilities, transportation and amenities across the city.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It is an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Russia, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe. Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
1. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
2. Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
3. Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.
Application Process
If this describes you, you meet the requirements for this position and are keen to join our excellent and friendly school we would welcome an application from you.
Applications should be made by CV in the first instance, with all relevant details of your experience and education history, accounting for any employment gaps. Your application should include a cover letter outlining how you would utilise your knowledge, skills, and experiences to ensure success in the role, and how you meet the requirements set out within the Job Description and Person Specification. You should also detail the names, email contacts and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.
Applications should be submitted to the recruitment team at
usirecruitment@unitedschool.qa
Closing date: 30th September 2022
Successful candidates will be contacted as soon as we have drawn up a shortlist for interview which we hope to hold during the course of October 2022. If you have not heard from us before 20th November 2022, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Safeguarding – United School International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its staff and stakeholders to share this commitment. As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO https://www.acro.police.uk/icp... (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.
How to apply:
Key Stage 2 Teacher
United School International, The Pearl, Doha
- Package: Competitive
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Contract Term: Full Time
- Start Date: January 2023
Are you a fully qualified, enthusiastic and experienced Primary School Teacher seeking a new challenge?
If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join United School International as one of our Key Stage 2 Teachers. Our world-class educational facility offers a clear vision of academic excellence, located in the heart of the prestigious development ‘The Pearl’.
The Opportunity This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a talented and qualified Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our newly founded school. You must have recent experience working as a Primary School Teacher in a UK curriculum school, ideally with prior KS2 experience. The role is due to start from January 2023. Candidates must be available from the 2nd of January 2023 to commence employment.
United School International is the first and probably only school to be built on the Pearl, providing education for children within the local community. Because of its position, its beautiful architecture and facilities, The Pearl is one of the most desirable locations for both expatriate and local Qatar families in the city and is a rapidly growing and exciting place to live and work.
Our Primary School consists of FS, KS1 and KS2 classes with multiple form entry. All teaching groups are small and supported by TAs, LSAs, SEN and EAL specialists who support enrich the National Curriculum and EY Framework. The school has a number of state-of-the-art facilities to support exceptional teaching including the latest touch screen technology, technology labs, art facilities and easy access to carefully landscaped indoor and outdoor play areas. Additional facilities at the school include a 450 seater auditorium/theatre, STEAM & robotics room, swimming pool, training pool, badminton, volleyball, tennis, basketball courts and a full size football pitch.
The ideal candidate will have prior teaching experience to children aged 7-11 years old and be comfortable working within Year 3 to Year 6 settings. In your application, we would be grateful if you indicate if you have any year group preferences, as we anticipate opportunities may be available across a number of KS2 year groups.
Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead in the classroom by example. The candidate must:
· Have a relevant Batchelor degree from a reputable university and qualified Teacher status, either PGCE or B.Ed from the UK
· Have previous Primary School teaching experience ideally within KS2.
· Have a passion for education, able to communicate clearly with good collaborative team working skills.
In return for your outstanding teaching and care for our students you will receive a very competitive tax-free salary and benefits package. This will include accommodation on The Pearl and in close proximity to all the amenities. Holidays are similar to those in the UK and the role will provide opportunity for curriculum management responsibilities for the right candidate. The school prides itself on professional development and mentoring new staff to become leaders in their field of expertise or curriculum interest.
As a British International School specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred.
For more details about the role, please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification, available by clicking 'download pdf' below.
About the School
United School International is a newly founded school on the prestigious Pearl Development in Doha, Qatar, a residential development reclaimed from the Arabian Gulf. There is a combination of spacious high-rise apartments and luxurious villas currently housing a population of 33,000. When finally completed in two years’ time this will have risen to around 50,000.
It is a result of an exciting partnership between Orbital Education and United Development Company, a highly successful Qatari organisation and the developer of The Pearl. It is the second major school in the city of Doha to be established by Orbital Education, with the highly acclaimed and beautifully appointed Oryx International School established in partnership with Qatar Airlines, already operating within the city.
The school provides a British style of education based upon the English National Curriculum, whilst retaining the value of local culture and tradition within its curriculum offering. The facilities offered at the school site, combined with our approach to education, will allow the school to stand out as a leading international school in Qatar.
Living and working in Qatar
Doha, the peninsula’s capital city of over 2.7 million residents, has a huge international community that choose to live and work here. Doha is preparing to host the Football World Cup in 2022 with new stadiums already completed and others still under construction. Qatar provides an excellent lifestyle, with a combination of cultures mixed with the best of Qatar’s past and present.
Being in the Middle East, the weather is good all year round with extreme heat in the summer months. If you want to explore Qatar you will find plenty of opportunities to explore the desert, walk along the Corniche, visit museums, shopping malls, beaches, attend sporting events, music festivals, take a boat trip and much more. There are excellent education facilities, transportation and amenities across the city.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It is an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Russia, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe. Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
1. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
2. Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
3. Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.
Application Process
If this describes you, you meet the requirements for this position and are keen to join our excellent and friendly school we would welcome an application from you.
Applications should be made by CV in the first instance, with all relevant details of your experience and education history, accounting for any employment gaps. Your application should include a cover letter outlining how you would utilise your knowledge, skills, and experiences to ensure success in the role, and how you meet the requirements set out within the Job Description and Person Specification. You should also detail the names, email contacts and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.
Applications should be submitted to the recruitment team at
usirecruitment@unitedschool.qa
Closing date: 30th September 2022
Successful candidates will be contacted as soon as we have drawn up a shortlist for interview which we hope to hold during the course of October 2022. If you have not heard from us before 20th November 2022, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Safeguarding – United School International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its staff and stakeholders to share this commitment. As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO https://www.acro.police.uk/icp... (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.
How to apply:
Primary PE Teacher
United School International, The Pearl, Doha
- Package: Competitive
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Contract Term: Full Time
- Start Date: January 2023
Are you a fully qualified, enthusiastic and experienced Primary School Teacher seeking a new challenge?
If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join United School International as one of our Primary Stage Teachers. Our world-class educational facility offers a clear vision of academic excellence, located in the heart of the prestigious development ‘The Pearl’.
The Opportunity This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a talented and qualified MFL Teacher to join our newly founded school. You must have recent experience working as an PE Teacher in a UK curriculum school. The role is due to start from January 2023. Candidates must be available from the 2nd of January 2023 to commence employment.
United School International is the first and probably only school to be built on the Pearl, providing education for children within the local community. Because of its position, its beautiful architecture and facilities, The Pearl is one of the most desirable locations for both expatriate and local Qatar families in the city and is a rapidly growing and exciting place to live and work.
Our School includes year groups from FS to Year 13 classes. The school has a number of state-of-the-art facilities to support exceptional teaching including the latest touch screen technology, technology labs, art facilities and easy access to carefully landscaped indoor and outdoor play areas. Additional facilities at the school include a 450 seater auditorium/theatre, STEAM & robotics room, swimming pool, training pool, badminton, volleyball, tennis, basketball courts and a full size football pitch.
The ideal candidate will have prior teaching experience to various year groups.
Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead in the classroom by example. The candidate must:
- Have a relevant Batchelor degree from a reputable university and qualified Teacher status, either PGCE or B.Ed from the UK
- Have previous relevant teaching experience.
- Have a passion for education, able to communicate clearly with good collaborative team working skills.
In return for your outstanding teaching and care for our students you will receive a very competitive tax-free salary and benefits package. This will include accommodation on The Pearl and in close proximity to all the amenities. Holidays are similar to those in the UK and the role will provide opportunity for curriculum management responsibilities for the right candidate. The school prides itself on professional development and mentoring new staff to become leaders in their field of expertise or curriculum interest.
As a British International School specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred.
For more details about the role, please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification, available by clicking 'download pdf' below.
About the School
United School International is a newly founded school on the prestigious Pearl Development in Doha, Qatar, a residential development reclaimed from the Arabian Gulf. There is a combination of spacious high-rise apartments and luxurious villas currently housing a population of 33,000. When finally completed in two years’ time this will have risen to around 50,000.
It is a result of an exciting partnership between Orbital Education and United Development Company, a highly successful Qatari organisation and the developer of The Pearl. It is the second major school in the city of Doha to be established by Orbital Education, with the highly acclaimed and beautifully appointed Oryx International School established in partnership with Qatar Airlines, already operating within the city.
The school provides a British style of education based upon the English National Curriculum, whilst retaining the value of local culture and tradition within its curriculum offering. The facilities offered at the school site, combined with our approach to education, will allow the school to stand out as a leading international school in Qatar.
Living and working in Qatar
Doha, the peninsula’s capital city of over 2.7 million residents, has a huge international community that choose to live and work here. Doha is preparing to host the Football World Cup in 2022 with new stadiums already completed and others still under construction. Qatar provides an excellent lifestyle, with a combination of cultures mixed with the best of Qatar’s past and present.
Being in the Middle East, the weather is good all year round with extreme heat in the summer months. If you want to explore Qatar you will find plenty of opportunities to explore the desert, walk along the Corniche, visit museums, shopping malls, beaches, attend sporting events, music festivals, take a boat trip and much more. There are excellent education facilities, transportation and amenities across the city.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It is an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Russia, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe. Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
1. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
2. Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
3. Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.
Application Process
If this describes you, you meet the requirements for this position and are keen to join our excellent and friendly school we would welcome an application from you.
Applications should be made by CV in the first instance, with all relevant details of your experience and education history, accounting for any employment gaps. Your application should include a cover letter outlining how you would utilise your knowledge, skills, and experiences to ensure success in the role, and how you meet the requirements set out within the Job Description and Person Specification. You should also detail the names, email contacts and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.
Applications should be submitted to the recruitment team at
usirecruitment@unitedschool.qa
Closing date: 30th September 2022
Successful candidates will be contacted as soon as we have drawn up a shortlist for interview which we hope to hold during the course of November 2022. If you have not heard from us before 20th December 2022, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Safeguarding – United School International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its staff and stakeholders to share this commitment. As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO https://www.acro.police.uk/icp... (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.
How to apply:
Primary EAL Teacher
United School International, The Pearl, Doha
- Package: Competitive
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Contract Term: Full Time
- Start Date: January 2023
Are you a fully qualified, enthusiastic and experienced Primary School Teacher seeking a new challenge?
If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join United School International as one of our Primary Stage Teachers. Our world-class educational facility offers a clear vision of academic excellence, located in the heart of the prestigious development ‘The Pearl’.
The Opportunity This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a talented and qualified Primary Teacher to join our newly founded school. You must have recent experience working as an EAL Teacher in a UK curriculum school. The role is due to start from January 2023. Candidates must be available from the 2nd of January 2023 to commence employment.
United School International is the first and probably only school to be built on the Pearl, providing education for children within the local community. Because of its position, its beautiful architecture and facilities, The Pearl is one of the most desirable locations for both expatriate and local Qatar families in the city and is a rapidly growing and exciting place to live and work.
Our Primary School consists of FS, KS1 and KS2 classes with multiple form entry. All teaching groups are small and supported by TAs, LSAs, SEN and EAL specialists who support enrich the National Curriculum and EY Framework. The school has a number of state-of-the-art facilities to support exceptional teaching including the latest touch screen technology, technology labs, art facilities and easy access to carefully landscaped indoor and outdoor play areas. Additional facilities at the school include a 450 seater auditorium/theatre, STEAM & robotics room, swimming pool, training pool, badminton, volleyball, tennis, basketball courts and a full size football pitch.
The ideal candidate will have prior teaching experience to children aged 5-11 years old, and be comfortable working within primary school settings.
Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead in the classroom by example. The candidate must:
- Have a relevant Bachelor degree from a reputable university and qualified Teacher status, either PGCE or B.Ed from the UK
- Have previous relevant Primary School teaching experience.
- Have a passion for education, able to communicate clearly with good collaborative team working skills.
In return for your outstanding teaching and care for our students you will receive a very competitive tax-free salary and benefits package. This will include accommodation on The Pearl and in close proximity to all the amenities. Holidays are similar to those in the UK and the role will provide opportunity for curriculum management responsibilities for the right candidate. The school prides itself on professional development and mentoring new staff to become leaders in their field of expertise or curriculum interest.
As a British International School specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred.
For more details about the role, please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification, available by clicking 'download pdf' below.
About the School
United School International is a newly founded school on the prestigious Pearl Development in Doha, Qatar, a residential development reclaimed from the Arabian Gulf. There is a combination of spacious high-rise apartments and luxurious villas currently housing a population of 33,000. When finally completed in two years’ time this will have risen to around 50,000.
It is a result of an exciting partnership between Orbital Education and United Development Company, a highly successful Qatari organisation and the developer of The Pearl. It is the second major school in the city of Doha to be established by Orbital Education, with the highly acclaimed and beautifully appointed Oryx International School established in partnership with Qatar Airlines, already operating within the city.
The school provides a British style of education based upon the English National Curriculum, whilst retaining the value of local culture and tradition within its curriculum offering. The facilities offered at the school site, combined with our approach to education, will allow the school to stand out as a leading international school in Qatar.
Living and working in Qatar
Doha, the peninsula’s capital city of over 2.7 million residents, has a huge international community that choose to live and work here. Doha is preparing to host the Football World Cup in 2022 with new stadiums already completed and others still under construction. Qatar provides an excellent lifestyle, with a combination of cultures mixed with the best of Qatar’s past and present.
Being in the Middle East, the weather is good all year round with extreme heat in the summer months. If you want to explore Qatar you will find plenty of opportunities to explore the desert, walk along the Corniche, visit museums, shopping malls, beaches, attend sporting events, music festivals, take a boat trip and much more. There are excellent education facilities, transportation and amenities across the city.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It is an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Russia, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe. Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
1. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
2. Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
3. Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.
Application Process
If this describes you, you meet the requirements for this position and are keen to join our excellent and friendly school we would welcome an application from you.
Applications should be made by CV in the first instance, with all relevant details of your experience and education history, accounting for any employment gaps. Your application should include a cover letter outlining how you would utilise your knowledge, skills, and experiences to ensure success in the role, and how you meet the requirements set out within the Job Description and Person Specification. You should also detail the names, email contacts and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.
Applications should be submitted to the recruitment team at
usirecruitment@unitedschool.qa
Closing date: 30th September 2022
Successful candidates will be contacted as soon as we have drawn up a shortlist for interview which we hope to hold during the course of October 2022. If you have not heard from us before 20th November 2022, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Safeguarding – United School International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its staff and stakeholders to share this commitment. As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO https://www.acro.police.uk/icp... (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.
How to apply:
EYFS (Early Years) Teacher
United School International, The Pearl, Doha
- Package: Competitive
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Contract Term: Full Time
- Start Date: January 2023
Are you a fully qualified, enthusiastic and experienced Early years Teacher seeking a new challenge?
If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join United School International as an EYFS Teacher. Our world-class educational facility offers a clear vision of academic excellence, located in the heart of the prestigious development ‘The Pearl’.
The Opportunity This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a talented and qualified EFYS Teacher to join our newly founded school. You must have recent experience working as an EYFS Teacher in a UK curriculum school. The role is due to start from January 2023. Candidates must be available from 2nd of January to commence employment.
United School International is the first and probably only school to be built on the Pearl, providing education for children within the local community. Because of its position, its beautiful architecture and facilities, The Pearl is one of the most desirable locations for both expatriate and local Qatar families in the city and is a rapidly growing and exciting place to live and work.
Our Primary School consists of FS, KS1 and KS2 classes with multiple form entry. All teaching groups are small and supported by TAs, LSAs, SEN and EAL specialists who support enrich the National Curriculum and EY Framework. The school has a number of state-of-the-art facilities to support exceptional teaching including the latest touch screen technology, technology labs, art facilities and easy access to carefully landscaped indoor and outdoor play areas. Additional facilities at the school include a 450 seater auditorium/theatre, STEAM & robotics room, swimming pool, training pool, badminton, volleyball, tennis, basketball courts and a full size football pitch.
You should have prior teaching experience to children aged 2-5 years old and be comfortable working within Nursery and Reception Group settings.
Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead in the classroom by example. The candidate must:
- Have a relevant Batchelor degree from a reputable university and qualified Teacher status, either PGCE or B.Ed from the UK
- Have previous Early Years teaching experience within the UK EYFS curriculum.
- Have a passion for education, able to communicate clearly with good collaborative team working skills.
In return for your outstanding teaching and care for our students you will receive a very competitive tax-free salary and benefits package. This will include accommodation on The Pearl and in close proximity to all the amenities. Holidays are similar to those in the UK and the role will provide opportunity for curriculum management responsibilities for the right candidate. The school prides itself on professional development and mentoring new staff to become leaders in their field of expertise or curriculum interest.
As a British International School specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred.
For more details about the role, please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification, available by clicking 'download pdf' below.
About the School
United School International is a newly founded school on the prestigious Pearl Development in Doha, Qatar, a residential development reclaimed from the Arabian Gulf. There is a combination of spacious high-rise apartments and luxurious villas currently housing a population of 33,000. When finally completed in two years’ time this will have risen to around 50,000.
It is a result of an exciting partnership between Orbital Education and United Development Company, a highly successful Qatari organisation and the developer of The Pearl. It is the second major school in the city of Doha to be established by Orbital Education, with the highly acclaimed and beautifully appointed Oryx International School established in partnership with Qatar Airlines, already operating within the city.
The school provides a British style of education based upon the English National Curriculum, whilst retaining the value of local culture and tradition within its curriculum offering. The facilities offered at the school site, combined with our approach to education, will allow the school to stand out as a leading international school in Qatar.
Living and working in Qatar
Doha, the peninsula’s capital city of over 2.7 million residents, has a huge international community that choose to live and work here. Doha is preparing to host the Football World Cup in 2022 with new stadiums already completed and others still under construction. Qatar provides an excellent lifestyle, with a combination of cultures mixed with the best of Qatar’s past and present.
Being in the Middle East, the weather is good all year round with extreme heat in the summer months. If you want to explore Qatar you will find plenty of opportunities to explore the desert, walk along the Corniche, visit museums, shopping malls, beaches, attend sporting events, music festivals, take a boat trip and much more. There are excellent education facilities, transportation and amenities across the city.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It is an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Russia, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe. Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
1. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
2. Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
3. Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.
Application Process
If this describes you, you meet the requirements for this position and are keen to join our excellent and friendly school we would welcome an application from you.
Applications should be made by CV in the first instance, with all relevant details of your experience and education history, accounting for any employment gaps. Your application should include a cover letter outlining how you would utilise your knowledge, skills, and experiences to ensure success in the role, and how you meet the requirements set out within the Job Description and Person Specification. You should also detail the names, email contacts and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.
Applications should be submitted to the recruitment team at
usirecruitment@unitedschool.qa
Closing date: 30th September 2022
Successful candidates will be contacted as soon as we have drawn up a shortlist for interview which we hope to hold during the course of October 2022. If you have not heard from us before 20th November 2022, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Safeguarding – United School International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its staff and stakeholders to share this commitment. As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO https://www.acro.police.uk/icp... (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.
How to apply:
Primary Modern Foreign Languages Teacher
United School International, The Pearl, Doha
- Package: Competitive
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Contract Term: Full Time
- Start Date: January 2023
Are you a fully qualified, enthusiastic and experienced Primary School Teacher seeking a new challenge?
If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join United School International as one of our Primary Stage Teachers. Our world-class educational facility offers a clear vision of academic excellence, located in the heart of the prestigious development ‘The Pearl’.
The Opportunity This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a talented and qualified MFL Teacher to join our newly founded school. You must have recent experience working as an MFL Teacher in a UK curriculum school. The role is due to start from January 2023. Candidates must be available from the 2nd of January 2023 to commence employment.
United School International is the first and probably only school to be built on the Pearl, providing education for children within the local community. Because of its position, its beautiful architecture and facilities, The Pearl is one of the most desirable locations for both expatriate and local Qatar families in the city and is a rapidly growing and exciting place to live and work.
Our School includes year groups from FS to year 13 classes. The school has a number of state-of-the-art facilities to support exceptional teaching including the latest touch screen technology, technology labs, art facilities and easy access to carefully landscaped indoor and outdoor play areas. Additional facilities at the school include a 450 seater auditorium/theatre, STEAM & robotics room, swimming pool, training pool, badminton, volleyball, tennis, basketball courts and a full size football pitch.
The ideal candidate will have prior teaching experience to various year groups.
Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead in the classroom by example. The candidate must:
- Have a relevant Batchelor degree from a reputable university and qualified Teacher status, either PGCE or B.Ed from the UK
- Have previous relevant teaching experience.
- Have a passion for education, able to communicate clearly with good collaborative team working skills.
In return for your outstanding teaching and care for our students you will receive a very competitive tax-free salary and benefits package. This will include accommodation on The Pearl and in close proximity to all the amenities. Holidays are similar to those in the UK and the role will provide opportunity for curriculum management responsibilities for the right candidate. The school prides itself on professional development and mentoring new staff to become leaders in their field of expertise or curriculum interest.
As a British International School specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred.
For more details about the role, please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification, available by clicking 'download pdf' below.
About the School
United School International is a newly founded school on the prestigious Pearl Development in Doha, Qatar, a residential development reclaimed from the Arabian Gulf. There is a combination of spacious high-rise apartments and luxurious villas currently housing a population of 33,000. When finally completed in two years’ time this will have risen to around 50,000.
It is a result of an exciting partnership between Orbital Education and United Development Company, a highly successful Qatari organisation and the developer of The Pearl. It is the second major school in the city of Doha to be established by Orbital Education, with the highly acclaimed and beautifully appointed Oryx International School established in partnership with Qatar Airlines, already operating within the city.
The school provides a British style of education based upon the English National Curriculum, whilst retaining the value of local culture and tradition within its curriculum offering. The facilities offered at the school site, combined with our approach to education, will allow the school to stand out as a leading international school in Qatar.
Living and working in Qatar
Doha, the peninsula’s capital city of over 2.7 million residents, has a huge international community that choose to live and work here. Doha is preparing to host the Football World Cup in 2022 with new stadiums already completed and others still under construction. Qatar provides an excellent lifestyle, with a combination of cultures mixed with the best of Qatar’s past and present.
Being in the Middle East, the weather is good all year round with extreme heat in the summer months. If you want to explore Qatar you will find plenty of opportunities to explore the desert, walk along the Corniche, visit museums, shopping malls, beaches, attend sporting events, music festivals, take a boat trip and much more. There are excellent education facilities, transportation and amenities across the city.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It is an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Russia, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe. Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
1. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
2. Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
3. Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.
Application Process
If this describes you, you meet the requirements for this position and are keen to join our excellent and friendly school we would welcome an application from you.
Applications should be made by CV in the first instance, with all relevant details of your experience and education history, accounting for any employment gaps. Your application should include a cover letter outlining how you would utilise your knowledge, skills, and experiences to ensure success in the role, and how you meet the requirements set out within the Job Description and Person Specification. You should also detail the names, email contacts and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.
Applications should be submitted to the recruitment team at
usirecruitment@unitedschool.qa
Closing date: 30th September 2022
Successful candidates will be contacted as soon as we have drawn up a shortlist for interview which we hope to hold during the course of October 2022. If you have not heard from us before 20th November 2022, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Safeguarding – United School International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its staff and stakeholders to share this commitment. As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO https://www.acro.police.uk/icp... (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.
How to apply:
Primary Music/Drama Teacher
United School International, The Pearl, Doha
- Package: Competitive
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Contract Term: Full Time
- Start Date: January 2023
Are you a fully qualified, enthusiastic and experienced Primary School Teacher seeking a new challenge?
If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join United School International as one of our Primary Stage Teachers. Our world-class educational facility offers a clear vision of academic excellence, located in the heart of the prestigious development ‘The Pearl’.
The Opportunity This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a talented and qualified MFL Teacher to join our newly founded school. You must have recent experience working as a Music Teacher in a UK curriculum school. The role is due to start from January 2023. Candidates must be available from the 2nd of January 2023 to commence employment.
United School International is the first and probably only school to be built on the Pearl, providing education for children within the local community. Because of its position, its beautiful architecture and facilities, The Pearl is one of the most desirable locations for both expatriate and local Qatar families in the city and is a rapidly growing and exciting place to live and work.
Our School includes year groups from FS to Year 13 classes. The school has a number of state-of-the-art facilities to support exceptional teaching including the latest touch screen technology, technology labs, art facilities and easy access to carefully landscaped indoor and outdoor play areas. Additional facilities at the school include a 450 seater auditorium/theatre, STEAM & robotics room, swimming pool, training pool, badminton, volleyball, tennis, basketball courts and a full size football pitch.
The ideal candidate will have prior teaching experience to various year groups.
Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead in the classroom by example. The candidate must:
- Have a relevant Batchelor degree from a reputable university and qualified Teacher status, either PGCE or B.Ed from the UK
- Have previous relevant teaching experience.
- Have a passion for education, able to communicate clearly with good collaborative team working skills.
In return for your outstanding teaching and care for our students you will receive a very competitive tax-free salary and benefits package. This will include accommodation on The Pearl and in close proximity to all the amenities. Holidays are similar to those in the UK and the role will provide opportunity for curriculum management responsibilities for the right candidate. The school prides itself on professional development and mentoring new staff to become leaders in their field of expertise or curriculum interest.
As a British International School specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred.
For more details about the role, please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification, available by clicking 'download pdf' below.
About the School
United School International is a newly founded school on the prestigious Pearl Development in Doha, Qatar, a residential development reclaimed from the Arabian Gulf. There is a combination of spacious high-rise apartments and luxurious villas currently housing a population of 33,000. When finally completed in two years’ time this will have risen to around 50,000.
It is a result of an exciting partnership between Orbital Education and United Development Company, a highly successful Qatari organisation and the developer of The Pearl. It is the second major school in the city of Doha to be established by Orbital Education, with the highly acclaimed and beautifully appointed Oryx International School established in partnership with Qatar Airlines, already operating within the city.
The school provides a British style of education based upon the English National Curriculum, whilst retaining the value of local culture and tradition within its curriculum offering. The facilities offered at the school site, combined with our approach to education, will allow the school to stand out as a leading international school in Qatar.
Living and working in Qatar
Doha, the peninsula’s capital city of over 2.7 million residents, has a huge international community that choose to live and work here. Doha is preparing to host the Football World Cup in 2022 with new stadiums already completed and others still under construction. Qatar provides an excellent lifestyle, with a combination of cultures mixed with the best of Qatar’s past and present.
Being in the Middle East, the weather is good all year round with extreme heat in the summer months. If you want to explore Qatar you will find plenty of opportunities to explore the desert, walk along the Corniche, visit museums, shopping malls, beaches, attend sporting events, music festivals, take a boat trip and much more. There are excellent education facilities, transportation and amenities across the city.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It is an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Russia, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe. Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
1. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
2. Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
3. Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.
Application Process
If this describes you, you meet the requirements for this position and are keen to join our excellent and friendly school we would welcome an application from you.
Applications should be made by CV in the first instance, with all relevant details of your experience and education history, accounting for any employment gaps. Your application should include a cover letter outlining how you would utilise your knowledge, skills, and experiences to ensure success in the role, and how you meet the requirements set out within the Job Description and Person Specification. You should also detail the names, email contacts and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.
Applications should be submitted to the recruitment team at
usirecruitment@unitedschool.qa
Closing date: 30th September 2022
Successful candidates will be contacted as soon as we have drawn up a shortlist for interview which we hope to hold during the course of October 2022. If you have not heard from us before 20th November 2022, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Safeguarding – United School International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its staff and stakeholders to share this commitment. As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO https://www.acro.police.uk/icp... (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.
How to apply:
Head of Secondary
Britannica International School Budapest
- Package: Competitive
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Contract Term: Full Time
- Start Date: August 2023
Are you a fully qualified, inspirational, and highly motivated teacher with leadership experience, seeking a new opportunity at a successful international school? If so, you will be interested in this exciting opportunity to join us as our Head of Secondary.
About the School
Britannica International School is the longest-established British School in Hungary. We cater for children from five to eighteen years of age. We have a thriving Primary Department and an excellent Secondary Department.
The foundation of our educational programme is the National Curriculum for England suitably enhanced to reflect our truly international nature. In the Secondary Department, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), Advanced Subsidiary Levels (AS) and Advanced Levels (A-Levels), provide graduating students with gold standard diplomas for entry to leading universities around the world, including those at Oxford and Cambridge.
In recent years, our public examination scores have been well above the UK national average and their A-Level grades have allowed our students to enter prestigious universities in Hungary and abroad. The school is a fully-accredited member of the Council of International Schools and the Council of British International Schools, and is a registered teaching and examinations centre for Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel/Pearson.
About the Opportunity
The school is seeking to appoint a Head of Secondary, with effect from August 2023.
Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead by example, possessing excellent teaching, organisational and communication skills. We are seeking individuals who can apply a committed and common-sense approach to secondary education, such that it achieves outstanding results and happy children. The role requires an individual who can successfully motivate and manage, can delegate responsibility, and who has sky-high expectations of what children can achieve and how they can behave.
The successful candidate will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in the development and implementation of the school’s strategic plan, supporting the delivery of the school's mission.
As an English school, specialising in the English National Curriculum to a diverse, international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from native-level speakers of English are preferred.
For more information, please refer to the separate Job Description and Person Specification.
The ideal candidate:
• resilient and resourceful with a strong commitment and knowledge of outstanding teaching and learning;
• recent and up to date experience and knowledge of the English National Curriculum;
• fully-versed in current methods of assessment and use of data to track progress at KS3-5;
• able to lead the continuing development of the curriculum from Year 7 to Year 13 in response to any UK changes;
• ambitious and forward thinking, capable of promotion to a Principal position in the future and of contributing to wider Orbital group developments;
• highly motivated and an excellent classroom practitioner, with the ability to inspire and engage students;
• enthusiastic, energetic, inclusive and unstintingly positive and committed to children of all abilities;
• highly IT-literate, and able to contribute to the strategic development of technology within the school;
• able to work with a diverse group of teachers with a range of pedagogical experience from an array of international perspectives;
• able to inspire others and lead by example;
• possess excellent listening skills and be able to communicate and connect empathetically with parents, teachers and students;
• able to develop and maintain trust and respect in all parts of our community.
Our Offer:
• an enthusiastic learning community of pupils, teachers, parents and Orbital Board members, who are all dedicated to maximising student achievement for each and every child, and creating positive learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom;
• working within a team of highly driven, forward-thinking, collaborative, student-focused colleagues and senior leaders;
• contract is initially for two years and includes an attractive remuneration package for international schools in Hungary. It is mutually renewable;
• assistance with relocation and excellent professional development and leadership opportunities.
Living and Working in Budapest:
Budapest is Eastern Europe’s up and coming expat hotspot, and an increasing number of people are relocating to Budapest each year. The Hungarian capital has all the things Western European cities have to offer – good quality of living, diverse culture and attractive job opportunities – with a much lower cost of living. You may wish to visit the following website, which compares the cost of living in different cities around the world.
Orbital Education
The Britannica International School, Budapest is part of the Orbital Education group, an expanding group of international schools specialising in providing the National Curriculum of England to an internationally diverse student population between the ages of 3 and 18 years.
In addition to our school in Budapest, the Orbital Education group has schools in Spain, Slovenia, China, Mexico, Ecuador, and the Middle East, with ongoing plans to open schools in new regions across the globe. In this role, you would have the opportunity to collaborate and work with teaching staff at other schools across the group, to support our students achieve their potential. After two years’ successful employment you would also have the option to be considered for roles at other schools across the group, providing the opportunity to progress your career while also seeing the world.
Duties and responsibilities specific to the post:
Our teachers are responsible for delivering high-quality learning in an organised, happy and safe environment. They work together with other teaching colleagues in medium and short-term planning, target-setting and monitoring to ensure challenge and the very best possible progress for every student. They participate in the broader life of the school, enriching the learning experience for students.
Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead by example, possessing excellent IT, organisational and communication skills.
For more information, please refer to the separate Job Description and Person Specification provided.
Applications
Applications should be made by e-mail and include a covering letter addressed to Mr. Neil McGarry, School Principal, along with a colour photograph and an up-to-date CV including the details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your most recent employer. Interested applicants should review the job profile and person specification, and ensure their covering letter highlights how their experience, knowledge and skills match those of the ideal candidate.
Applications should be sent to: neil.mcgarry@britannicaschool.hu
Closing date: The closing date for applications is 28/10/2022. The school reserves the right to appoint before this deadline if the right candidate is found, so early application is recommended. Shortlisted applicants will initially be interviewed remotely by Mr. Neil McGarry, School Principal in the week beginning 7/11/2022
If you have not been contacted by this date, please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been shortlisted.
Final interviews will be held at the school.
Safer recruitment
Britannica International School, Budapest is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all of its staff and stakeholders to share this commitment.
Appointment to this role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and systems overseas. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared. We operate an equal opportunities policy.
