Teacher of Information Technology / Computer Science

Cambridge International School – Teacher of IT / Computer Science

For September 2018 we are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed teacher of IT / Computer Science to expand the teaching of these subjects in our secondary school. Initially, the ability and willingness to teach a further subject (Maths preferred) to lower secondary will be a distinct advantage.  Currently IT is only taught through our primary school and to secondary Years 7 to 9.  From September we would like to introduce either IT or Computer Science at both IGCSE and A Level.  So the role will expand from 2019 to be fully focused upon IT/CS but initially the position will also require the teaching of another subject to Key Stage 3.  This is a role which will have the potential for a significant input into our thinking on these subjects as we expand our school, including on the choice of hardware and curricula. It is thus a position for an ambitious person who will ultimately become Head of Computing Technologies should they decide to stay longer but who at the very least will have the opportunity to add meaningful development experience to their CV.

We are seeking a UK or similarly qualified graduate in Computer Science or a closely related subject with a recognised teaching qualification having IT/CS as a major. Very important to us is that teachers have energy and drive and are able to motivate and inspire students. We are looking for a dedicated professional teacher who will contribute towards the achievement of our goal to become the international school of choice in the region. All applicants must be fluent English speakers and have experience of the British education system either in the UK, or in a British curriculum international school. Experience in international schools, though desirable, is not essential. We are willing to consider recently qualified teachers who display the outstanding qualities we are seeking including organisational skills, initiative, flexibility, independence and a strong belief in a student-centred approach to education. A warm, friendly, happy disposition is a must as a harmonious family atmosphere lies at the heart of our ethos and is very much valued by our students, their parents and our staff. 

Cambridge International School is situated 50 kilometres / 30 miles from Vienna in Bratislava, the safe and comfortable capital of Slovakia. We are a young and expanding international school teaching the English National curriculum along with Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Level. Class sizes are small - maximum 18 to IGCSE and 12 at A Level. Our buildings are new and of a 5* standard with large, airy and light classrooms (equipped with interactive whiteboards and other modern technology) as well as many common areas for students, staff and parents. We are not a selective school and students are generally from well-to-do local families or are the children of diplomats or expatriates working in Bratislava for international companies. 50% of our staff are from the UK with others from Slovakia and around the world. 

Bratislava is a very pleasant, historic, central European city with daily low-cost flights from several UK airports. The city is as well-resourced as any large British city with entertainment spots (multiplex cinemas, theatres, concert venues, sports arenas, international restaurants and bars), shopping centres (Tesco, H&M, Next and Debenhams are all to be found) and a very attractive old town, as well as much, much more. The city’s location, being just an hour’s bus/train journey from Vienna, two hours from Budapest and three hours from Prague make it an ideal low cost spot from which to explore the major historic capitals of central Europe. Other central, eastern and southern European countries can also easily be reached by budget airline from Bratislava’s new international airport. So all-in-all, this is a great opportunity for young and adventurous as well as more mature teaching professionals seeking a school where they can make a real difference. 

Applicants must have a right of residency in the EU; Slovakia is part of the European Union and so work permits are not required for UK or EU citizens. We offer a renewable contract, good financial package (after two years experience with us, up to €44,400 gross per year in a city with a relatively very low cost of living) and excellent working conditions, including small class sizes and a very spacious, well equipped new building. Apply ASAP by email, including a full C.V. and letter of application, to: recruitment@cambridgeschool.eu - write IT in the subject box. Applicants will be interviewed by Skype initially. We hope to complete the recruitment process by mid-February.

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