About This Role
Are you an enthusiastic and committed English Teacher eager to make a difference in students' lives?
Join our expanding secondary team at Byron and play a crucial role in our mission to empower students to become confident, responsible, lifelong learners, equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to succeed in today’s world.
Qualifications:
• A recognized UK teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or an equivalent (PGCE/PGDE must be backed by a relevant Bachelor’s Degree).
• Alternatively, a Degree in English paired with a Teaching Qualification from your home country.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
• Extensive subject knowledge along with significant experience in the British curriculum.
• A genuine passion for their subject and effective teaching strategies.
• A proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning in English Language and Literature.
• A creative and flexible approach to education.
• An eagerness to participate in the wider school community.
• A belief in the potential for excellence in every student and the drive to help them achieve it.
Preferred attributes:
• Experience teaching students for whom English is an Additional Language.
• Familiarity with incorporating technology into the classroom.
• Experience in an international school setting.
As a part of the Byron College teaching team, you will:
• Inspire a love for learning through engaging and motivating instruction.
• Bring a sense of humor and collaborate effectively with your colleagues.
Byron College provides a competitive salary, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about education and committed to making a positive impact on our students’ lives, we invite you to apply.
In your application’s supporting statement, please respond to the following three questions:
Why Greece?
Why Byron College?
What can you contribute to our school?
Application Process:
In accordance with our 'Safer Recruitment Policy', applications must be submitted via the TES portal in English. You may include a CV along with the application form, but it should not replace the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment offers will be conditional pending satisfactory verification of references and background checks.
Please provide the names and email addresses of three referees, including one from your current Headteacher or Principal. References will be sought for all shortlisted candidates, so please indicate if you prefer that your current employer not be contacted at this time.
• The application deadline is Friday, 24th April 2026.
The school retains the right to appoint before the deadline if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews may be conducted online or at the school as necessary.
Important Notes:
Greek Applicants - You must hold a relevant degree and have completed the teacher registry for private schools (Epetirida), or possess the necessary qualifications to do so. Please note that international qualifications do not qualify for teacher status for Greek candidates within Greece.
International Applicants - You must possess a relevant Degree from your country of citizenship and a corresponding teaching qualification from the same nation. 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 qualifications such as TESOL & DELTA are not accepted.
Safer Recruitment Check – We will contact all previous employers of the selected candidate to verify 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.
Byron College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be prepared to undergo child protection screening appropriate for the position, including checks with former 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.