Vacancies at our School
Primary EAL Teacher
Britannica International School Budapest
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Two Year Renewable
- Start Date: January 2025
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 to join a highly skilled and accredited team of Primary EAL 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.
The Primary 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 25/11/2024. 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 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:
Economics Teacher
Britannica International School Budapest
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Start Date: January 2025
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 across the Secondary Economics curriculum. 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 Economics teacher with effect from November 1st, 2024. The person appointed will be capable of teaching IGCSE and A Level Economics, with a sound understanding of the UK National Curriculum at these levels. 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 Economics department is well resourced and benefits from the use of a suite of rooms.
Living and working in Budapest:
Budapest is Eastern Europe’s expat hotspot. 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 lower cost of living. You may wish to visit the following website, which compares the cost of living in different cities around the world.
Cost of Living Comparison Between London, United Kingdom And Budapest, Hungary (numbeo.com)
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. Our public examination scores are always 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 and Pearson Edexcel International Examinations Centre and a fully accredited member of COBIS and CIS.
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 3 and 18 years.
In addition to our school in Budapest, the Orbital Education group has schools in Spain, Slovenia, China, Mexico, Ecuador, Albania and the Middle East and are currently developing 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.
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 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 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 30th November 2024. 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 to arrange a video conference interview with Mr. Neil McGarry, School Principal.
Final interviews will be held, as appropriate.
Safer recruitment
Britannica International School, Budapest is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all 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:
Vacancies at other schools across the Orbital Group
English Teacher (Primary)
Magno International School
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Start Date: December 2024
Are you an experienced, fully qualified English Teacher seeking an exciting opportunity to advance your career within a growing International group? If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join Magno International School as a Primary English Teacher. We are an International schools group, looking for great teachers to join us in one of our twelve schools across eight different countries.
About the Opportunity
Magno International School is a private, secular, co-educational international school for students aged 3 to 18, offering education from Early Years to Sixth Form. Established in 2005, Magno has been a proud member of the prestigious Orbital Education Group since December 2023.
We are seeking a qualified English teacher to join our dynamic teaching team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching the English language and inspiring students of various ages and levels, preparing them for Cambridge external examinations. We pride ourselves on building open communities that celebrate diversity and foster a global perspective. We support our students and staff by encouraging them to achieve their goals in an innovative and flexible environment.
Further details of the essential criteria for the post and safeguarding requirements can be found in the attached Job Description, which we recommend interested candidates review prior to making any application.
Living and working in Alicante
The school is situated within the beautiful Alicante province, only a short 20 minute drive to the coastal city of Alicante, and close to the surrounding towns of Elche, Elda and Petrel. The city of Alicante has a strong international community of around 17% of the population, with many bilingual English and Spanish speaking residents. International and European Travel is easy with one of Spain's largest Airports a short distance outside the city.
Alicante offers a high quality of living, with relaxed but vibrant lifestyle. It has a charming and historic old town, vivid culture and nightlife, good food, restaurants, and many beautiful beaches for which it is particularly known.
Benefits of working at our School
Magno International School is part of the Orbital Education Group, an expanding International Education business focusing on delivering quality education to its students around the globe.
We educate more than 7,000 young people from 128 nationalities, sending them on to high quality universities. We are an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, Albania, China, Mexico, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe.
Working closely with Orbital Education colleagues, you will be provided with opportunities develop your expertise, building your experience:
- Within a stimulating and collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous professional development.
- Be part of a diverse, International school community, working with colleagues with a wide range of expertise in International schools and business operations.
- Competitive working conditions and additional benefits.
Application Process
If you are interested in joining our team and contributing to the growth and success of our students, please send your CV and a detailed cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for applying to this position. This should be sent to humanresources@magnoschool.es.
The deadline for applications is Friday 29th November 2024, although Interviews will take place online, and will begin before the application deadline. You will be contacted with arrangements ahead of the interviews taking place. Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment, as the school reserves the right to close applications prior to the deadline once a strong candidate has been found.
Safeguarding – Magno International School 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.
Magno International School and Orbital Group are committed to equal opportunities and workplace diversity.
How to apply:
Administration Manager & HR Lead
Magno International School
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Start Date: December 2024
Are you a competent and experienced Administration Manager, seeking an exciting opportunity to advance your career within a growing International group? If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join Magno International School as our Administration Manager and HR Lead.
About the Role
We are seeking an ambitious, experienced and enthusiastic Administration Manager to oversee the management of all administrative activity at Magno International School.
You will be responsible for ensuring the development of best practices and creating a safe and legally compliant environment for students and employees. The role also includes overseeing Human resource activity, compliance with Spanish employment laws and all regulatory requirements including Health and Safety.
You should be an effective leader who is able to secure engagement of all stakeholders in the school. It is a core requirement of the role that the post-holder is fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish. Due to the bilingual nature of the school, candidates without this ability cannot be considered.
Further details of the safeguarding requirements and essential criteria for the post can be found in the attached Job Description, which we recommend interested candidates review prior to making any application.
Living and working in Alicante
The school is situated within the beautiful Alicante province, only a short 20 minute drive to the coastal city of Alicante, and close to the surrounding towns of Elche, Elda and Petrel. The city of Alicante has a strong international community of around 17% of the population, with many bilingual English and Spanish speaking residents. International and European Travel is easy with one of Spain's largest Airports a short distance outside the city.
Alicante offers a high quality of living, with relaxed but vibrant lifestyle. It has a charming and historic old town, vivid culture and nightlife, good food, restaurants, and many beautiful beaches for which it is particularly known.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
Magno International School is part of the Orbital Education Group, an expanding International Education business focusing on delivering quality education to its students around the globe.
We educate more than 7,000 young people from 128 nationalities, sending them on to high quality universities. We are an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, Albania, China, Mexico, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe.
Working closely with Orbital Education colleagues, you will be provided with opportunities develop your expertise and exert influence at a senior level. This is an exciting opportunity to:
- Be part of a global community, and colleagues with a wide range of expertise in both the international school market and business operations.
- Engage with colleagues, business contacts, and networks of influential leaders across the globe.
- Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement in practice.
Application Process
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and cover letter to humanresources@magnoschool.es.
Your cover letter should be limited to no more than 500 words and detail how you feel your skills and experience meet those contained within the role profile. You should also confirm the level of your Spanish and English language competency.
The deadline for applications is Friday 22nd November 2024.
Although early applications are encouraged as selection will take place on a rolling basis.
We anticipate significant interest in this position and the advert may close prior to the formal closing date if a strong candidate is found.
Due to volumes of applications, we will not be able to contact or feedback to every applicant. If you have not been contacted by 31st November 2024, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Safeguarding – Magno International School 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 police 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 are also required from your most recent country of residence.
How to apply:
Executive Principal
Oryx International School, Doha
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Start Date: August 2025
Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic Headteacher or Principal , with experience delivering the English National Curriculum and seeking an exciting opportunity to lead a flagship school through the next stage of development? If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join Oryx International School, Qatar as Executive Principal.
About 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 airline and a prestigious group of international schools. This £70 million project supports 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 offers 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 which incorporates a full English National curriculum enhanced by local Qatari identity, history, culture and tradition, allows Oryx International School to offer the highest standards of Education.
About you
This is a high-profile opportunity for an intelligent, ambitious, and experienced Headteacher or Principal to impact and shape international education and its delivery, by leading this first-class school through its next phase of development.
You should have a demonstrable track record of outstanding senior educational leadership, preferably with experience in British style international schools, and in the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC). You should be a visionary, strategic leader and a committed team player, able to demonstrate a collaborative approach to working with others. You should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with all school stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience leading a large growing school.
- A proven track record of achievement in senior leadership positions at an all through/ K12 UK curriculum school.
- Substantial experience of working in a British international school environment outside the UK in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural setting.
- Experience of working within the GCC and understanding of Islamic and Arab culture.
- Comfortable interacting at a corporate and board level with the ability to lead change and achieve sustained improvements through engagement with key stakeholders.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
Orbital Education focuses on delivering quality education to its students around the globe. We educate more than 7,000 young people from 128 nationalities, sending them on to high quality universities. We are an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, Albania, China, Mexico, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe.
Working closely with Orbital Education colleagues, you will be provided with opportunities develop your expertise and exert influence at a senior level. This is an exciting opportunity to:
- Be part of a global community, and colleagues with a wide range of expertise in both the international school market and business operations.
- Travel and engage with colleagues, business contacts, and networks of influential leaders across the globe.
- Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement in practice.
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 Doha you will find an extremely safe and vibrant city, an excellent lifestyle with combination of cultures and varied opportunities; to explore the desert, walk along the Corniche, visit museums, shopping malls, beaches, attend sporting events, music festivals, and much more. There are excellent education transportation and other amenities across the city, including a new metro system.
The Process and how to apply
If this opportunity excites you, and you would be enthused by the opportunity to lead and develop our school, we would welcome an application from you.
Your application should be submitted by email, and in the first instance include a CV and a letter of application detailing how you feel your skills and experience meet those contained within the role profile. You should also include the names and email contacts of three referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Final stage candidates will be asked to complete a full application form ahead of Final Interview, to support the final selection process and safer recruitment best practice. Applications should be submitted to recruitment@orbitaled.com
Closing date – Early applications are requested as selection will take place on a rolling. We anticipate significant interest in this position and anticipate the advert may close prior to the formal closing date once a strong final shortlist of candidates has been identified.
Due to anticipated levels of interest, we regret that we will not be able to feedback to all candidates. Therefore, if you have not heard from us prior to 22nd November 2024 please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Orbital Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS/ ICPC checks or police vetting will be required for this post.
