English Language and Literature Teacher (Part Time 60%) August 2025

Date: 25 Apr 2025

Location:

Bratislava, SK

Job ID: 5917

School: The British International School Bratislava

Company: Nord Anglia Education

The British International School Bratislava is a leading international school in Slovakia, offering exceptional education since 1997. Our school is renowned for academic excellence, resulting in outstanding IB results and successful university placements worldwide. Located in Bratislava, our state-of-the-art facilities provide a conducive learning environment and include extensive performing arts and sports amenities, promoting holistic development and a passion for learning. We teach an engaging curriculum to students aged 3-18, preparing them for a global future. With a focus on targeting future colleagues, join our dynamic team and contribute to our prestigious institution as we continue to stand out in the market of international education.

Job Description

• To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching English Language and Literature in Year 7-13
• Promote the ‘mission’ and philosophy of the school ensuring that children are working towards being truly bilingual, international citizens.
• Ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment, and reporting are of the highest quality and meet the varying learning and social needs of students.
• Be flexible and adjust to the needs of the school, actively contributing to the school development plans and growth.
• Demonstrate thorough curriculum knowledge, teach, and assess effectively.
• Use the student tracking and monitoring process to advance student learning and enhance professional practice in line with the school’s aspirations and priorities.
• Take personal responsibility for professional development.
• Effectively communicate the school’s narrative, being an ambassador for our school at all times.

Required Skills/Abilities

QUALIFICATION/TRAINING:
• Qualified to degree level or above in languages plus PGCE/QTS – Essential

• Bachelor's degree in English language and literature

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of teaching a UK National Curriculum – Essential
• Experience of teaching English language and literature- Essential
• Proven track record with at least two years’ teaching experience – Essential
• Good classroom practice and interpersonal skills – Essential
• Demonstrable evidence of innovating and adapting curriculum to engage children and enable them to reach their potential – Essential
• Working in partnership with parents – Essential

SKILLS:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – Essential
• Ability to teach different age-ranges and English proficiency levels – Essential
• Ability to engage children and enable them to perform highly – Essential
• Use of iSAMS – Desirable
• Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development – Desirable
• Confident global citizen or a willingness to become one – Desirable
• Understand the complex and demanding environment of an international school community – Desirable

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• High levels of personal integrity
• Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard
• Flexible and positive approach to work
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; high attention to detail
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Adaptable to working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
• Proactive and willingness to take on multiple tasks
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to work independently
• Must be a team player, willing to help and be flexible
• Continually strive for improvement

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.