Head of IB English
Location: Tirana, Albania
Region: Europe
Required: September 2024
Curriculum: UK
Salary: Approx 2000 - 2,500 EURO depending on experience
Contract: 2 years
School Vision:
This campus opened in 2015, the second of two schools in Albania fully authorised to offer the IB curriculum through from PYP to IBDP. In 2021 the school also began offering a US programme for Grade 6 to 12 students. With 950 students and 65 international foreign staff on roll - this school promotes a family feel where the interests of its students always comes first on a campus with excellent teaching facilities. The school is proud of the fact that 93% of its student body go on to study at international universities.
Location Overview:
Living in Tirana offers a gateway to Europe and is a 2hr flight from most locations in Europe and directly across the Adriatic from Italy. Albania offers a low cost living experience in a city which prides itself on having the best food scene in the Balkans, alongside great nature and history, Tirana itself is a dynamic city location yet the mountains and glorious coastline are still easily accessible.
Requirements:
You will be leading a dynamic English department.
- A suitable teaching qualification with a minimum of three years teaching experience
- IB curriculum knowledge is essential for this role
- Student centred
- Previous departmental leadership or coordination experience
- Experience of working with EAL students
- Previous international experience is welcomed
- Flexible and adaptable with a can do attitude
Benefits:
- Salary of 2-2,500 EURO per month (Strong savings potential in a low cost location)
- Annual flights
- Housing allowance (monthly)
- Medical insurance
- Settling in allowance
- Free tuition for up to 2 dependent children
About us:
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What next: If you wish to be considered, please apply online. If successful, a teachanywhere consultant will be in touch and will be happy to furnish you with more information on the process of registration and interviewing. We look forward to hearing from you!