Science teacher (Maternity cover)
About This Role
Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, and dedicated Science Teacher?
Become a part of our growing secondary team at Byron, where we strive to empower our students to develop into confident, responsible, lifelong learners, equipped with the essential knowledge and skills for success in the world.
Qualifications:
• A recognized UK teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or an equivalent (PGCE/PGDE must be supported by a relevant Bachelor’s Degree).
Successful candidates will possess:
• Outstanding subject expertise with significant experience in the British curriculum.
• A genuine passion for their subject and effective teaching methodologies.
• A demonstrated history of delivering exceptional teaching and learning experiences in science.
• A flexible and innovative working style.
• A commitment to contributing to the broader school community.
• A belief that all students can achieve high performance, coupled with the enthusiasm to support them in reaching their goals.
Preferred attributes:
• A specialization in Biology (initial degree in Biology).
• Experience teaching students who are learning English as an Additional Language.
• Familiarity with integrating technology into the classroom.
• Experience in an international school environment.
As a member of Byron College, you will:
• Inspire a love for learning through engaging teaching practices.
• Bring a sense of humor and collaborate well with your colleagues.
The school provides a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and a nurturing work atmosphere. If you are passionate about education and dedicated to positively influencing our students' lives, we look forward to hearing from you.
In your application’s supporting statement, please address these three questions:
Why Greece?
Why Byron College?
What unique contributions will you bring to our school?
Application process and how to apply:
In accordance with our 'Safer Recruitment Policy,' applications must be submitted through the TES portal in English. While you may attach a CV, it cannot replace the application form. Incomplete applications will be rejected. All job offers are conditional upon satisfactory screening of independent references and necessary criminal records checks.
Please include the names and emails of three referees, one of whom should be your current Headteacher or Principal. References will be requested for all shortlisted candidates, so indicate if you prefer that your current employer not be contacted at this time.
• The deadline for applications is Sunday, April 3, 2026.
The school reserves the right to appoint earlier if a suitable candidate is identified. Interviews may take place online or on-site as required.
Important notes:
Greek Applicants - You must possess a relevant degree and have completed the registry of teachers for private schools (Epetirida), or hold the qualifications to do so. Note that international qualifications are not recognized as qualified teacher status for Greek candidates within Greece.
International Applicants - You must have a relevant degree from the same country as your passport, along with a relevant teaching qualification from that country. UK applicants must have QTS with a Department for Education Teacher Reference Number. Please be aware that the iPGCE is not currently recognized in Greece, and language qualifications such as TESOL and DELTA are not accepted.
Safer Recruitment Check – We will contact all previous employers of the successful candidate to confirm there are no safeguarding concerns or convictions related to children. All employees must present their original birth certificate as part of our safer recruitment policy and procedures.
Byron College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening relevant to the position, including checks with previous employers and the ACRO Criminal Records Office. We are an independent, international school following the English National Curriculum, located in Athens, Greece, under Department of Education License No. Z2/442/1986. The school is BSO inspected and registered with the Department for Education (DfE reference number 6337) in the United Kingdom.