About This Role
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Drama Teacher looking to make an impact?
Join our expanding secondary team at Byron, where you can help us achieve our mission of empowering students to become confident, responsible, and lifelong learners, equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to succeed. There is the potential for a Subject Lead role with a TLR for the right candidate.
Qualifications:
• A recognized UK teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or another equivalent (PGCE/PGDE must be accompanied by a relevant Bachelor’s Degree).
Successful candidates should have:
• Strong expertise in the subject area and significant experience with the British curriculum.
• A true passion for drama education and a solid understanding of effective teaching strategies.
• A proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning experiences in drama.
• Experience in directing school productions.
• A flexible and innovative teaching style.
• A desire to contribute to the wider school community.
• A belief in every student's potential for excellence, along with the enthusiasm to foster their success.
Desirable attributes:
• Experience working with students for whom English is an Additional Language.
• Ability to effectively integrate technology into teaching practices.
• Experience in an international school setting.
As a teacher at Byron College, you will:
• Ignite a love for learning through engaging and inspiring lessons.
• Bring humor and collaboration to our school environment.
We offer a competitive salary, continuous professional development, and a supportive work culture. If you are passionate about education and ready to make a significant impact on our students’ lives, we invite you to apply.
In your application, please address the following three questions:
• Why Greece?
• Why Byron College?
• What unique contributions will you offer to our school?
Application process and how to apply:
In accordance with our 'Safer Recruitment Policy,' all applications must be submitted in English via the TES portal. A CV may accompany your application form, but it cannot substitute for it. Incomplete application forms will not be considered. All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of independent references and appropriate criminal record checks.
Please provide the names and email addresses of three referees, including one from your current Headteacher or Principal. References will be requested for all shortlisted candidates, so please indicate if you prefer not to contact your current employer at this time.
• The application deadline is Sunday, 26th April 2026.
The school retains the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date. Interviews may take place online or at the school as necessary.
Important notes:
For Greek Applicants - You must have a relevant degree and have completed the teacher registry for private schools (Epetirida) or hold the qualifications to do so. Please be aware that international qualifications do not qualify as recognized teacher status for Greek candidates.
For International Applicants - You must possess a relevant degree from your home country and an appropriate teaching qualification from the same country. UK applicants are required to have QTS and a Department for Education Teacher Reference Number. Please note that the iPGCE is not 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 no safeguarding issues or convictions involving children. All staff must present their original birth certificate as part of our safer recruitment policy.
Byron College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and applicants must be prepared to undergo child protection screening relevant to the role, 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.