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Teacher of KS3 Science and Physics to KS5

Teacher of KS3 Science and Physics to KS5

British International School of Ljubljana

Slovenia

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
August 2015

Job overview

BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LJUBLJANA www.britishschool.si

Teacher of KS3 Science and Physics to KS5

Applications are invited from experienced and fully qualified teachers holding a relevant degree and a clear understanding of teaching Physics at Key Stage 3, IGCSE and A level. Prior experience of teaching IGCSE and A level with Cambridge Board would be an advantage. The Science faculty comprises three full time teachers and one lab technician, working within two well-equipped Science laboratories.

  • Applicants must be outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead by example, with ability to provide a model of excellent classroom practice, highly committed, and possessing excellent IT, organisational and communication skills. Most full-time teachers are also form tutors.
  • Every member of the teaching staff is expected to contribute to the wider community aspect of school life.
  • BISL is an accredited member of COBIS www.cobis.org.uk, so there are many opportunities to develop a career in an exciting and growing school.
  • Small classes of enthusiastic, eager, international pupils are excellent for developing teaching skills.

Applications should include a covering letter, curriculum vitae, a photograph and details of three referees, one of whom must be your current or last employer.

Please submit your applications to: principal@britishschool.si with a copy to science15.ljubljana.recruitment@orbitaled.com

The British International School of Ljubljana is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Any offer of a job will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS (in UK) or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence being produced.

The British International School of Ljubljana is part of the Orbital Education group (www.orbitaled.com) Orbital Education currently also has schools in Spain, Hungary, China, Russia and Ecuador.

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About British International School of Ljubljana

British International School of Ljubljana (BISL) is an 'Outstanding' School.

BISL is a mixed, non-denominational all-through school with sixth form situated in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It caters for approximately 240 students between the ages of 2-18, and all teaching is provided in English. Its primary school follows the National Curriculum for England and a topic based curriculum in Primary, while its secondary school students have GCSE, IGCSE and A Level examinations approved by AQA and Cambridge University, due to its status as a Cambridge International School. It is an Accredited member of the Council of British International Schools and member of the Council of International Schools (CIS).

The School was founded in September 2008 and received high honours from the start, including a visit from H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh the same year it opened and a visit from the Duke and Countess of Wessex four years later.

The academic outcomes are outstanding at IGCSE and A Level and the staff to student ratio as an average across the school is at 5:1.  The small class sizes, high standards and thoughtful provision for welfare creates opportunities for students to develop quickly with their learning and enhances their confidence.  All teachers are either UK trained or internationally experienced.  The school is part of the Orbital Education Group with 10 schools worldwide.  Opportunities to collaborate with others across the world give the students at school a global understanding of cultures and beliefs.  It takes great pride in the excellent provision for students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

"The British International School of Ljubljana (BISL) is an outstanding school. It is held in high regard by the local community."

PENTA Inspection Report 2021

Principal

Melanie Hitchcocks

Values and Vision

BISL is a growing school that prides itself on providing a high quality of English language teaching for the young people of Slovenia. It has a strong passion for creating a learning environment that is consistently welcoming, productive and positive in its approach. It is an international environment that caters for students from over 50 different nationalities, adding to its strong sense of diversity and mutual respect.

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