About This Role
Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, and dedicated Drama Teacher?
Become a member of our growing secondary team at Byron and contribute to our goal of empowering students to evolve into confident, responsible, lifelong learners equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive. There may be potential for a Subject Lead position and a TLR for the right candidate.
Qualifications:
• A recognized UK teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or an equivalent (PGCE/PGDE must be accompanied by a subject-relevant Bachelor’s Degree).
Successful candidates must possess:
• Strong subject expertise with substantial experience in the British curriculum.
• A genuine passion for their subject and an understanding of effective teaching methods.
• A proven history of delivering exceptional teaching and learning experiences in drama.
• Experience in directing school performances.
• A flexible and innovative approach to teaching.
• A willingness to engage in the broader school community.
• A belief that every student has the potential for excellence, along with the motivation and enthusiasm to support their success.
Desirable qualities:
• Experience working with students who speak English as an Additional Language.
• Proficiency in incorporating technology into educational practices.
• Background in an international school environment.
As a teacher at Byron College, you will:
• Inspire a passion for learning through captivating teaching.
• Bring a sense of humor and teamwork to the school.
The school provides a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and a nurturing work atmosphere. If you are dedicated to education and eager to make a meaningful difference in our students' lives, we would love to hear from you.
In your application, please ensure you respond to the following three questions:
• Why Greece?
• Why Byron College?
• What unique contributions will you bring to our school?
Application process and how to apply:
In line with our 'Safer Recruitment Policy,' all applications must be submitted via the TES portal in English. A CV may be included alongside the application form, but it cannot replace it. Incomplete application forms will not be considered. All job offers are conditional upon satisfactory screening of independent references and appropriate criminal record checks.
Please include the names and email addresses of three referees, one of whom should be your current Headteacher or Principal. References will be sought for all shortlisted candidates, so please indicate if you prefer that your current employer is not contacted at this time.
• The deadline for applications is Sunday, 26th April 2026.
The school reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date should a suitable candidate be identified. Interviews may be held online or at the school as needed.
Important notes:
Greek Applicants - You must possess a relevant degree and have completed the teacher registry for private schools (Epetirida) or hold the qualifications to do so. Please note that international qualifications are not recognized as qualified teacher status for Greek candidates.
International Applicants - You must have a relevant degree from your passport country and a pertinent teaching qualification from the same country. UK applicants must have QTS along with a Department for Education Teacher Reference Number. Please note that the iPGCE is not currently recognized in Greece, and language qualifications such as TESOL and DELTA are not accepted.
Safer Recruitment Check – Please be aware that we will contact all previous employers of the successful candidate to confirm there have been no safeguarding issues or convictions involving children. All staff members are required to present their original birth certificate as part of our safer recruitment policy.
Byron College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and applicants must be prepared to undergo child protection screening pertinent to the role, including checks with former employers and the ACRO Criminal Records Office. We are an independent, international school adhering to 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.