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Primary School Teacher
British International School of Ljubljana
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Contract Term: Full Time
- Start Date: August 2023
Are you a fully qualified, inspirational, and highly motivated Primary Teacher looking for a new challenge overseas? If so, you will be interested in this exciting opportunity to join our successful and growing international school in August 2023.
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 and was most recently inspected in 2021 to receive a grade OUTSTANDING IN ALL CATEGORIES by Penta BSO Inspection.
About the Opportunity
The role is to teach in our Primary school. Our teachers are responsible for inspiring and enthusing students in their development of knowledge and skills within Key Stage 1/2 and in their preparation for transition into the Secondary 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 Primary across Key Stage 1/2. 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 https://orbitaled.com/ 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:
i) Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
ii) Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
iii) 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, Mrs M. Hitchcocks, 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 “'PRI2023” in the subject field to mel.hitchcocks@britishschool.si. The closing date for applications is 15 June 2023. 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
Head of PE
Britannica International School Budapest
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: 2 Year Renewable
- Start Date: August 2023
Do you want a role where you can make a real impact? Do you want to work in a stimulating International setting for a growing global Educational company? If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join our successful International School.
We are looking for a committed, dynamic and passionate teacher who can lead a highly skilled team of PE and Swimming practitioners. You will be someone with drive and passion who believes in creating a unique, inspiring and outstanding place for learning.
You will be able to excite and challenge students to make rapid progress and will be able to demonstrate a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
Britannica International School is high performing, collaborative, nurturing and well-resourced.
Britannica International School, Budapest
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, oversubscribed, Primary phase and an excellent secondary school. 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 above the UK national average and our A level grades have allowed our students to enter many prestigious universities, both in Hungary and abroad. The school is a registered Cambridge International Examinations Centre and a full member of the Council of International Schools.
Orbital Education
The Britannica International School, Budapest is part of the Orbital Education group, an expanding group of internationally acclaimed schools specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to a diverse student population, between the ages of 5 and 18 years.
In addition to our school in Budapest, the Orbital Education group has schools in Mallorca-Spain, Slovenia, China, Mexico, Ecuador, and the Middle East, with plans to develop 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 pupil. 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 updated CV including the details of 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: recruitment@britannicaschool.hu
Closing date: The closing date for applications is 23/6/2023. The school reserves the right to appoint before this deadline.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly by Mr. Neil McGarry, School Principal.
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.
How to apply:
Teacher of MFL
Britannica International School Budapest
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: 2 Year Renewable
- Start Date: August 2023
Do you want a role where you can make a real impact? Do you want to work in a stimulating International setting for a growing global Educational company? If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join our successful International School in Budapest.
We are looking for a committed, dynamic and passionate teacher who can plan and deliver outstanding lessons in at least one language. You will be someone with drive and passion who believes in creating a unique, inspiring and outstanding place for learning.
The School is seeking to appoint a well -qualified, specialist in Spanish, MFL teacher. The person appointed will be capable of teaching in Key Stages 2, 3, 4 and 5 (if you can teach more than one language, please state what languages you are able to teach for each Key Stage in your application).
You will be able to excite and challenge students to make rapid progress and will be able to demonstrate a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
The MFL department is dynamic, creative and well- resourced.
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.
Britannica International School, Budapest
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 above the UK national average and our A level grades have allowed our students to enter many prestigious universities, both in Hungary and abroad. The school is a registered Cambridge International Examinations Centre and a full member of the Council of International Schools.
Orbital Education
The Britannica International School, Budapest is part of the Orbital Education group, an expanding group of international schools specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to an internationally diverse student population, between the ages of 5 and 18 years.
In addition to our school in Budapest, the Orbital Education group has schools in Mallorca-Spain, Slovenia, China, Russia, Ecuador, and the Middle East, with plans to develop 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 pupil. 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 updated CV including the details of 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: recruitment@britannicaschool.hu
The closing date for applications is 30th June 2023. The school reserves the right to appoint before this deadline if the right candidate is found so early applications are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a conversation/interview with Mr. Neil McGarry, School Principal.
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.
How to apply:
Primary Music Teacher
Britannica International School Budapest
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: 2 Years
- Start Date: August 2023
Do you want a role where you can make a real impact? Do you want to work in a stimulating International setting for a growing global Educational company? If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join our successful International School in Budapest.
We are looking for a committed, dynamic and passionate leader and teacher who can plan and deliver outstanding Music lessons to students aged 5-11. You will be someone with drive and passion who believes in creating a unique, inspiring and outstanding place for learning.
Britannica International School is looking for:
- An enthusiastic, proactive Music teacher who has an excellent understanding of the Primary British education system.
- A good communicator and event organiser who is able to demonstrate excellent positive behaviour management, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Shows a commitment to team working and supports colleagues in working together to raise levels of achievement and attainment for all pupils
- Inspirational, self- motivated and reliable with the ability to make strategic decisions to support whole school goals
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.
Britannica International School, Budapest
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, oversubscribed, Primary phase and an excellent secondary school. 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 above the UK national average and our A level grades have allowed our students to enter many prestigious universities, both in Hungary and abroad. The school is a registered Cambridge International Examinations Centre and a full member of the Council of International Schools.
Orbital Education
The Britannica International School, Budapest is part of the Orbital Education group, an expanding group of internationally acclaimed schools specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to a diverse student population, between the ages of 5 and 18 years.
In addition to our school in Budapest, the Orbital Education group has schools in Mallorca-Spain, Slovenia, China, Mexico, Ecuador, and the Middle East, with plans to develop 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 pupil. 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 updated CV including the details of 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: recruitment@britannicaschool.hu
Closing date: The closing date for applications is 23/6/2023. The school reserves the right to appoint before this deadline if the right candidate is found so early applications are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Mr. Neil McGarry, School Principal.
Final interviews will be held in the week beginning 26/6/2023. If you have not been contacted by this date, please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been shortlisted.
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.
How to apply:
Teacher of Drama
Oryx International School, Doha
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Fixed Term
- Start Date: August 2023
Previous applicants need not re-apply
The Opportunity
Oryx International School is seeking to appoint a well-qualified Teacher of Drama with effect from August 2023. You must hold a valid teaching qualification and be eligible to work in Qatar.
Please refer to job description for full range of duties and responsibilities.
Our Teachers are responsible for delivering the highest quality learning in a stimulating, happy and safe environment. They work collaboratively with other teaching colleagues in medium and short-term planning, target setting and monitoring, providing each other with high levels of support and challenge to promote the very best possible progress for every pupil. All staff participate in the broader life of the school, enriching the learning experience for students and fostering a close, supportive school community.
Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead by example, possessing good IT, organisational and communication skills. They should aspire to the highest levels of care and professional learning and concur with our values of Excellence, Respect, Responsibility, Integrity and Compassion.
As an international school specialising in the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English proficiency in writing and speaking is an essential requirement and applications from fluent speakers of English will be preferred.
For more information please refer to the separate Job Description and Person Specification provided, available on our TES vacancies page which can be found here; https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/oryx-international-school-1081246
The School
Oryx International School https://oryxschool.qa/ is a unique project conceptualised by Qatar Airways and Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ creating a joint venture between a world renowned, 5- star multi-billion dollar turnover airline and a prestigious group of International schools. The objective of this £70 million project is to satisfy the demand for premium quality British style education for the children of local and expatriate employees of Qatar Airways in Doha.
The aim of Oryx International School is to provide the employees of the world’s five-star airline and their children access to a five-star education. The new, bespoke, built to specification school provides state-of-the-art facilities and education technology to enrich teaching and learning experiences for our students. The school aspires to foster an ethos of global citizenship, the celebration of cultural diversity and a wide international perspective to equip students with the skills and aspirations to become future leaders across the world.
The facilities offered at the school site, combined with our creative approach to education, which incorporates a full curriculum and enrichment based upon the English National Curriculum, enhanced by local Qatari identity, history, culture and tradition, allows Oryx International School to offer a 5-star education.
The school offers some of the best fully furnished staff accommodation in Doha, including all utensils, a welcome pack and free utilities including internet. https://www.alfardanproperties.com/property/al-gassar-resort/
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. 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. In 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 transportation and other amenities across the city, including a new metro system.
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’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.
Application Process
All applications must be made on the TES Application System
To apply please visit our vacancies page and find this position; https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/oryx-international-school-1081246
All candidates must;
- Complete all questions on the Online Application Form.
- Supporting statement should be no less than 500 words and no more than 1000 words, and should relate directly to the specific role applied for and cover:
- your motivation for working in education
- a brief description of the philosophy of education which shapes your particular style of teaching
- what attracts you to the position
- how you feel your experience, skills and personal qualities qualify you to take on the role with details of any unique teaching methods or techniques that you have developed or employ
- what extra-curricular activities you can lead, supervise or have participated in
- any other information you would like the selection panel to know
Please note:
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications will be acknowledged on receipt, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with the outcome of their application.
Due to the expected high levels of interest in positions at the school, Oryx International School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.
Interviews
Interviews will take place in Doha and/or via Zoom/Skype. You will be contacted with arrangements ahead of interviews taking place. The school is taking all the necessary precautions to prevent the risk of COVID-19.
Safeguarding – Oryx International School, Doha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all 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.
NB: Qatar imposes an age limit of 50 years for teaching positions within the country, therefore applicants over the age of 50 cannot be considered.
How to apply:
Teacher of Biology (Up to A Level)
Oryx International School, Doha
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Fixed Term
- Start Date: August 2023
The Opportunity
Oryx International School is seeking to appoint a well-qualified Teacher of Biology with effect from August 2023. You must hold a valid teaching qualification and be eligible to work in Qatar.
Please refer to job description for full range of duties and responsibilities.
Our Teachers are responsible for delivering the highest quality learning in a stimulating, happy and safe environment. They work collaboratively with other teaching colleagues in medium and short-term planning, target setting and monitoring, providing each other with high levels of support and challenge to promote the very best possible progress for every pupil. All staff participate in the broader life of the school, enriching the learning experience for students and fostering a close, supportive school community.
Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead by example, possessing good IT, organisational and communication skills. They should aspire to the highest levels of care and professional learning and concur with our values of Excellence, Respect, Responsibility, Integrity and Compassion.
As an international school specialising in the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English proficiency in writing and speaking is an essential requirement and applications from fluent speakers of English will be preferred.
For more information please refer to the separate Job Description and Person Specification provided, available on our TES vacancies page which can be found here; https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/oryx-international-school-1081246
The School
Oryx International School https://oryxschool.qa/ is a unique project conceptualised by Qatar Airways and Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ creating a joint venture between a world renowned, 5- star multi-billion dollar turnover airline and a prestigious group of International schools. The objective of this £70 million project is to satisfy the demand for premium quality British style education for the children of local and expatriate employees of Qatar Airways in Doha.
The aim of Oryx International School is to provide the employees of the world’s five-star airline and their children access to a five-star education. The new, bespoke, built to specification school provides state-of-the-art facilities and education technology to enrich teaching and learning experiences for our students. The school aspires to foster an ethos of global citizenship, the celebration of cultural diversity and a wide international perspective to equip students with the skills and aspirations to become future leaders across the world.
The facilities offered at the school site, combined with our creative approach to education, which incorporates a full curriculum and enrichment based upon the English National Curriculum, enhanced by local Qatari identity, history, culture and tradition, allows Oryx International School to offer a 5-star education.
The school offers some of the best fully furnished staff accommodation in Doha, including all utensils, a welcome pack and free utilities including internet. https://www.alfardanproperties.com/property/al-gassar-resort/
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. 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. In 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 transportation and other amenities across the city, including a new metro system.
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’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.
Application Process
All applications must be made on the TES Application System
To apply please visit our vacancies page and find this position; https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/oryx-international-school-1081246
All candidates must;
- Complete all questions on the Online Application Form.
- Supporting statement should be no less than 500 words and no more than 1000 words, and should relate directly to the specific role applied for and cover:
- your motivation for working in education
- a brief description of the philosophy of education which shapes your particular style of teaching
- what attracts you to the position
- how you feel your experience, skills and personal qualities qualify you to take on the role with details of any unique teaching methods or techniques that you have developed or employ
- what extra-curricular activities you can lead, supervise or have participated in
- any other information you would like the selection panel to know
Please note:
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications will be acknowledged on receipt, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with the outcome of their application.
Due to the expected high levels of interest in positions at the school, Oryx International School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.
Interviews
Interviews will take place in Doha and/or via Zoom/Skype. You will be contacted with arrangements ahead of interviews taking place. The school is taking all the necessary precautions to prevent the risk of COVID-19.
Safeguarding – Oryx International School, Doha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all 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.
NB: Qatar imposes an age limit of 50 years for teaching positions within the country, therefore applicants over the age of 50 cannot be considered.
How to apply:
Head of Operations
Oryx International School, Doha
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Start Date: June 2023
Are you an experienced, flexible and proven Operational Leader with exceptional interpersonal skills, seeking a challenging new opportunity? If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to take our state-of-the art international school through our next stage of development.
The Opportunity
The role is due to due to start from April 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter depending upon candidate availability (in any application please specify the earliest date you would be available to commence this role).
You will be primarily responsible for the management and development of all non-academic related activities at Oryx International School covering Finance, IT and Facilities Management. You will facilitate the delivery of a high quality education through leadership of these support functions, whilst adhering to regulatory, budgetary, quality, and Group standards at all times.
You will provide effective leadership to support and secure engagement of all stakeholders in the school, with particular attention to Qatar Airways as a key stakeholder within the framework of the Orbital Education-Qatar Airways Relationship. To match the expectations and reputation of Orbital Education and Qatar Airways, we expect high quality and high standards from our staff.
You will have an excellent track record of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams in a large organisation and whilst knowledge of the management of schools is useful, a willingness to learn about this specialist field is more important.
Person Specification
In particular, candidates should meet the following technical profile:
- Suitable professional qualifications in accountancy or business management are essential with further qualifications in site management and/or Health & Safety being desirable.
- Significant experience in financial planning and control in a large organisation.
- Experience of working as a member of a senior team with Board level experience desirable.
- Experience of working with external contractors to achieve the aims of the school and management of contracts to ensure we achieve value for money.
- Excellent skills in Financial Analysis with the ability to interpret and analyse data and act upon the information.
- Ability to work strategically and analyse issues then identify creative solutions.
- Strong organisational skills to prioritize work and manage time effectively particularly under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner with all key stakeholders.
In addition, the personal qualities we are looking for include:
- Proactive, enthusiastic, ambitious and energetic person
- International work experience particularly in the GCC and an understanding of Islam and Arab culture.
- Flexibility to work outside of office hours when required.
Strong English language and clear communication is an essential requirement for this role, and applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred. For more information please refer to the separate Job Description and Person Specification provided.
The School
Oryx International School https://oryxschool.qa/ is a unique project conceptualised by Qatar Airways and Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ creating a joint venture between a world renowned, multi-billion dollar turnover airline and a prestigious group of International schools. The objective of this prestigious project is to satisfy the demand for premium quality British style education for the children of expatriate employees of Qatar Airways in Doha.
The vision and mission of Oryx International School is to provide the employees of the world’s five-star airline and their children access to a five-star education. The new, bespoke, built to specification school provides state-of-the-art facilities and education technology to enrich teaching and learning experiences for our students. The school aspires to foster an ethos of global citizenship, the celebration of cultural diversity and a wide international perspective to equip their students with the building blocks to become potential leaders of the future across the world.
The facilities offered at the school site, combined with our approach to education, which incorporates British style and tradition based upon the English National Curriculum, while retaining the value of local culture and tradition, allows Oryx International School to stand out.
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. In December 2022, Doha successfully hosted the FIFA Football World Cup with significant investment in new stadiums and sporting facilities in the region. 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 quality education to its students around the globe. We educate almost 5,000 young people from 114 nationalities, opening pathways on to high quality universities. We are an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Mexico, 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 worldwide
- Enhanced professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunities 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.
As the role is due to start as soon as possible thereafter depending upon candidate availability, your application should detail the earliest date you would be available to commence this role. Applications should be submitted to recruitment@orbitaled.com
Your application should include a cover letter outlining how you would utilise your knowledge, skills, and experiences to ensure success in the role. 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. Closing date: 9th June 2023
Successful candidates will be contacted as soon as we have drawn up a shortlist for interview which we hope to hold by the end of February. If you have not heard from us before 20th June you can assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Safeguarding – Oryx International School, Doha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all 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:
Group Operations - Process Development & Transformation
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Start Date: September 2023
We have an exciting opportunity for a senior executive to join our successful and growing International Schools Group, as Group Operations Manager
This is an outstanding opportunity to join us at an exciting stage of our development and support our continued growth. It would suit an experienced senior leader with extensive experience in a variety of International school settings.
As Spain and Mexico are priority regions for the Group, it is a core requirement that all applicants have a high level of proficiency in written and spoken English and Spanish (B2/C1). Candidates unable to demonstrate English and Spanish Language competence to this level will be rejected.
About the Role
The role will be responsible for developing and aligning all school-based support functions across the group. These being all non-academic roles which are under the leadership of the Business Manager or Finance and Administration Manager at each of our schools (finance, IT, premises, HR, facilities management, health and safety, legal).
The postholder will work closely with all Group functional leaders (e.g. Financial Controller, Group Head of IT, Group Head of HR, Regional Head of Schools, etc) with key focus around process development and transformation projects - Setting high standards and embedding robust processes across all Group schools. You may also be required to act in school-based Business Manager roles at schools within the group for a temporary period.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will be an ambitious, forward thinking, innovative practitioner, with senior level experience, excellent knowledge, and passion for education.
Prior experience working in a bilingual environment / within bilingual education would be a distinct advantage.
You should be used to being accountable for outcomes and meeting financial targets, with a proven ability to lead and inspire teams. You should be able to work collaboratively, be an adept problem solver, and have the confidence to take responsibility and communicate effectively. Commercial knowledge gained in education, or a for-profit business is also desirable.
Working for the Orbital Group is an exciting and interesting opportunity. The role requires regular attendance at the UK Head Office in Cheadle Hulme, Manchester, and significant and regular overseas travel. A flexible approach to home / office working is available when not travelling overseas.
About the Group
Orbital Education is a group of Internationally acclaimed schools, focused upon delivering outstanding education to a large and diverse student population.
We educate over 5,000 young people from 114 nationalities, providing them with skills and qualifications to access high quality universities. Our schools are spread globally from Latin America, through Europe and the Middle East to Asia, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the world.
Why join us?
You will be joining a strong, experienced, and award-winning team, with specialist expertise across key areas of school management and business support. Working closely with your colleagues and the Board of Directors you will be provided with significant opportunity to share and develop your expertise.
Key reasons to join include:
- Becoming part of a global community, collaborating with influential individuals and leaders worldwide, who have a wide range of expertise in both the international school market and business operations.
- Travel opportunities to engage with colleagues, business contacts, and networks of influential leaders across the globe.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement in practice.
In recent years, the Orbital Group has received several business accolades recognising our success, experience, growth, and development: In recent years the Group has been included in The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 list of Britain’s Fastest growing companies across international markets; we have also been recognised by the London Stock Exchange as one of the 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain for two year running; and honoured to receive the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
How to apply
Interested candidates should download and read the role profile and person specification.
Applications should include your up-to-date CV, a recent head and shoulders colour photograph, and details of two 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. In your application please also detail your availability, and when you would be available to start.
Applications should be submitted to: recruitment@orbitaled.com
We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment, as interviews will take place on a rolling basis and the application process may close once the right candidate is found.
Should you require any additional information, or clarification in respect of any aspect of this advertisement and/or the position, please contact Andy Edgar (Group Head of HR) on +44 (0)161 250 1755
Orbital Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post-holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS (in the UK) or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country(ies) of residence.
How to apply:
Founding Principals
- Contract Type: Full time
- Start Date: August 2023
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 Mexico, 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
