Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed13 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformW5_SYNC
About This Role
Are you a dynamic, passionate, and inspiring Biology Teacher?
Become a vital part of our growing secondary team at Byron and help us in our mission to empower students to become confident, responsible, lifelong learners equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the world.
• A recognized UK teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or an equivalent (PGCE/PGDE must be accompanied by a relevant Bachelor’s Degree).
Successful candidates will possess:
• Exceptional knowledge of the subject, with extensive experience in the British curriculum.
• A deep passion for their subject and effective teaching methods.
• A demonstrated history of delivering outstanding teaching and learning experiences in biology.
• A flexible and innovative approach to their work.
• A commitment to contributing to the broader life of the school.
• A mindset that recognizes the potential for all students to excel and the determination to help them achieve it.
Desirable traits:
• Experience teaching students with English as an Additional Language.
• Familiarity with incorporating technology into teaching.
• Background in an international school environment.
As a teacher at Byron College, you will:
• Foster a love of learning through engaging and inspirational teaching.
• Bring a sense of humor and be a collaborative team member.
The school provides a competitive salary, continuous professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about education and dedicated to positively influencing the lives of our students, we are eager to hear from you.
In your application’s supporting statement, please address the following three questions:
Why Greece?
Why Byron College?
What unique contributions can you make to our school?
Application process and instructions:
In line with our 'Safer Recruitment Policy,' applications must be submitted in English through the TES portal. While a CV may accompany your application, it should not 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 please indicate if you prefer that your current employer not be contacted at this time.
• The deadline for applications is Sunday, April 3rd, 2026.
The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline. Interviews may take place online or at the school as necessary.
Important notes:
Greek Applicants - You must possess a relevant degree and have completed the registry of teachers for private schools (Epetirida), or have the qualifications to do so. Please note that international qualifications are not recognized as qualified teacher status for Greek candidates in Greece.
International Applicants - You must hold a relevant Degree from the same country as your passport and a relevant teaching qualification from that country as well. UK applicants are required to have QTS with a Department for Education Teacher Reference Number. Please be aware that the iPGCE is currently not recognized in Greece, and language qualifications such as TESOL and DELTA are not accepted.
Safer Recruitment Check – Please note that we will reach out to all previous employers of the successful candidate to confirm that there have been 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 prepared to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the position, including checks with prior employers and the ACRO Criminal Records Office. We are an independent, international school following the English National Curriculum, located in Athens, Greece, under the 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.
Become a vital part of our growing secondary team at Byron and help us in our mission to empower students to become confident, responsible, lifelong learners equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the world.
Qualifications
• A recognized UK teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or an equivalent (PGCE/PGDE must be accompanied by a relevant Bachelor’s Degree).
Successful candidates will possess:
• Exceptional knowledge of the subject, with extensive experience in the British curriculum.
• A deep passion for their subject and effective teaching methods.
• A demonstrated history of delivering outstanding teaching and learning experiences in biology.
• A flexible and innovative approach to their work.
• A commitment to contributing to the broader life of the school.
• A mindset that recognizes the potential for all students to excel and the determination to help them achieve it.
Desirable traits:
• Experience teaching students with English as an Additional Language.
• Familiarity with incorporating technology into teaching.
• Background in an international school environment.
As a teacher at Byron College, you will:
• Foster a love of learning through engaging and inspirational teaching.
• Bring a sense of humor and be a collaborative team member.
The school provides a competitive salary, continuous professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about education and dedicated to positively influencing the lives of our students, we are eager to hear from you.
In your application’s supporting statement, please address the following three questions:
Why Greece?
Why Byron College?
What unique contributions can you make to our school?
Application process and instructions:
In line with our 'Safer Recruitment Policy,' applications must be submitted in English through the TES portal. While a CV may accompany your application, it should not 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 please indicate if you prefer that your current employer not be contacted at this time.
• The deadline for applications is Sunday, April 3rd, 2026.
The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline. Interviews may take place online or at the school as necessary.
Important notes:
Greek Applicants - You must possess a relevant degree and have completed the registry of teachers for private schools (Epetirida), or have the qualifications to do so. Please note that international qualifications are not recognized as qualified teacher status for Greek candidates in Greece.
International Applicants - You must hold a relevant Degree from the same country as your passport and a relevant teaching qualification from that country as well. UK applicants are required to have QTS with a Department for Education Teacher Reference Number. Please be aware that the iPGCE is currently not recognized in Greece, and language qualifications such as TESOL and DELTA are not accepted.
Safer Recruitment Check – Please note that we will reach out to all previous employers of the successful candidate to confirm that there have been 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 prepared to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the position, including checks with prior employers and the ACRO Criminal Records Office. We are an independent, international school following the English National Curriculum, located in Athens, Greece, under the 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.