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Primary Teacher

Do you want a role where you can make a real impact? Do you want to work in a stimulating international setting for a growing global educational company? If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join our successful International School in Budapest.

We are looking for a committed, dynamic and passionate teacher who can plan and deliver outstanding lessons in our Primary section. You will be someone with drive and passion who believes in creating a unique, inspiring and outstanding place for learning.

The school is seeking to appoint well -qualified specialist Primary teachers with effect from1st January 2026 and 1st August 2026.

You will be able to excite and challenge students to make rapid progress and will be able to demonstrate a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.

The Primary school is high performing, collaborative, nurturing and well- resourced.


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Budapest is Eastern Europe’s up and coming expat hotspot and an increasing number of people are relocating to Budapest each year. The Hungarian capital has all the things Western European cities have to offer – good quality of living, diverse culture and attractive job opportunities – with a much lower cost of living. You may wish to visit the following website, which compares the cost of living in different cities around the world.

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Britannica Interational School, Budapest

Britannica International School is the longest established British School in Hungary. We cater for children from five to eighteen years of age. We have a thriving Primary phase and an excellent secondary school. The foundation of our Primary educational programme is the National Curriculum for England suitably enhanced to reflect our truly international nature. In the Secondary Department, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and Advanced Levels (A Levels), provide graduating students with gold standard diplomas for entry to leading universities around the world including those at Oxford and Cambridge. Our public examination scores are significantly above the UK national average, and our A level grades have allowed our students to enter many prestigious universities around the globe. The school is a registered Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge International Examinations Centre and a full member of the Council of British Internal Schools (COBIS) and the Council of International Schools (CIS).

We are also an accredited EAL school through the Bell Foundation and accredited for our approach to staff wellbeing through Nourish the Workplace 


Orbital Education

The Britannica International School, Budapest is part of the Orbital Education group, an expanding group of internationally acclaimed schools specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to a diverse student population, between the ages of 5 and 18 years.

In addition to our school in Budapest, the Orbital Education group has schools in Mallorca, Spain, Slovenia, Albania, China, Mexico, Ecuador, and the Middle East, with plans to develop schools in new regions across the globe. In this role, you would have the opportunity to collaborate and work with teaching staff at other schools across the group, to support our students achieve their potential. After two years’ successful employment you would also have the option to be considered for roles at other schools across the group, providing the opportunity to progress your career while also seeing the world.


Duties and responsibilities specific to the post: Our Teachers are responsible for delivering high quality learning in an organised, happy and safe environment. They work together with other teaching colleagues in medium and short-term planning, target setting and monitoring to ensure challenge and the very best possible progress for every pupil. They participate in the broader life of the school, enriching the learning experience for students.

Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead by example, possessing excellent IT, organisational and communication skills.

For more information, please refer to the separate Job Description. 


Applications

Applications should be made by e-mail and include a covering letter addressed to Mr. Neil McGarry, School Principal, along with a colour photograph and an updated CV including the details of two referees, one of whom must be your most recent employer. Interested applicants should review the job profile and person specification, and ensure their covering letter highlights how their experience, knowledge and skills match those of the ideal candidate.

Applications should be sent to: recruitment@britannicaschool.hu

The closing date for applications is 7/11 2025. The school reserves the right to appoint before this deadline if the right candidate is found so early applications are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Mr. Neil McGarry, School Principal.

Final interviews are scheduled for the week beginning 10/11/2025.


Safer Recruitment 

Britannica International School, Budapest is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and stakeholders to share this commitment.

Appointment to this role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and systems overseas. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared. We operate an equal opportunities policy.

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  • Start Date 1st August, 2026
  • Contract Date Full Time
  • Contract Term Two-year Renewable
  • Closes 7th November, 2025
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Britannica International School Budapest

Britannica International School Budapest, established in 1993, was the first British-style curriculum, secondary school in Hungary. The school became a member of the Orbital Education group of schools in 2008. Today it is a thriving school for students aged from 5 to 18 years old. A whole primary section with children from age 5 was successfully opened in September 2010. The school is registered with the Ministry of Education and Culture in Hungary and is a full member of the Council of British International Schools. Britannica International School Budapest is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools.

Neil McGarry
Principal
Nationalities
50
Age Range
5 - 18
Assessments
iGCSE & AS/A-Level
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