Start Date: 21 Nov 2025Location:Bratislava, SKJob ID: 7805School: The British International School BratislavaCompany: Nord Anglia EducationThe 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 DescriptionPromote 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.Be able to teach IGCSE Business Studies and KS3 HumanitiesUse the student tracking and monitoring process to advance student learning and enhance professional practice in line with the schools aspirations and priorities.Take personal responsibility for professional development.Effectively communicate the schools narrative, being an ambassador for our school at all times.Engagement And InteractionSupport the life of the school beyond the classroom.Undertake the planning and organization of day trips within the subject as required.Learning And TeachingInspiring students to be passionate, curious, exited learners. Setting consistently high standards. Develop effective approaches to learning in students. Monitoring, evaluating, and developing teaching. Planning effective teaching programmes which provide exemplary learning opportunities. Identifying and supporting individual learning needs. Maintaining high levels of behaviour that encourage learning. Use baseline data to set ambitious targets for student achievement.Planning And PreparationUse formative feedback and summative assessment to plan challenging learning activities for all students.Monitor and document students' progress to ensure they are on track to achieve challenging goals.Report on progress to relevant stakeholders, including students, parents, form tutors, and the Head of Department.Professional And Personal DevelopmentParticipate fully in the schools Performance Management procedures and appraisal, including objective setting.Continual develop through the identification and implementation of professional development targets, interacting with the SuccessFactors system and performance management process to reflect on teaching and learning practice.Continual development through the identification and implementation of your own Personal Development Plan, leading to improved performance.Participate in learning walks, observations, and coaching, as appropriate.Pastoral CareBe the first point of contact and provide pastoral care to class children.To take on the role of form tutor to any year group in SecondaryMaintain a purposeful and safe learning environment for all children.Promote the general progress and well-being of individual children and of the class.Contribute to the preparation of action plans and other support mechanisms.Communicate effectively with parents, liaising with other staff as appropriate.Required Skills/AbilitiesPersonal attributes:As Our Teammate, Heres What We ExpectHigh levels of personal integrity Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard Flexible and positive approach to work Excellent organisational 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 Qualification/ TrainingQualified to degree level or above in Humanities or Business plus PGCE/QTS EssentialExperience of delivering (I)GCSE Business Studies EssentialExperience of delivering KS3 Humanities - DesirableExperienceProven track record with at least two years teaching experience EssentialExperience of being part of a highly successful department and school DesirableGood classroom practice and interpersonal skills EssentialDemonstrable evidence of innovating and adapting curriculum to engage children and enable them to reach their potential EssentialWorking in partnership with parents EssentialSkillsExcellent oral and written communication skills EssentialAbility to teach different age-ranges and English proficiency levels EssentialAbility to engage children and enable them to perform highly EssentialUse of iSAMS DesirableEvidence of commitment to continuous professional development DesirableConfident global citizen or a willingness to become one DesirableUnderstand the complex and demanding environment of an international school community DesirableOthersThe ability to integrate technology into the classroom experience to enhance and extend the learning of students Successfully teach students using technology in a virtual/hybrid environmentStrong proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for producing reports and presentations.Good cross-cultural, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures.Excellent analytical skills with the passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success.Results orientated with the ability to consistently map efforts against identified KPIs.Excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing with multi-functional tasks.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.