Vacancies at other schools across the Orbital Group
Primary Teacher - Year 2
British International School of Ljubljana
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Fixed Term
- Start Date: September 2025
Are you a fully qualified, inspirational, and highly motivated Primary Teacher looking for a new challenge overseas? If so, you will be interested in this exciting opportunity to join our successful and growing international school as soon as possible in Term 1.
About the School
The British International School of Ljubljana (BISL) (https://www.britishschool.si/) is a growing British-style school serving students aged between 3 and 18 from over 30 nationalities in the capital of beautiful Slovenia, Europe’s “hidden jewel”. Classes are small and the students are eager to learn. BISL is an accredited member of COBIS and in March 2024 met all the standards in an ISI BSO compliance inspection. In a full inspection in 2021 the school achieved OUTSTANDING IN ALL CATEGORIES.
About the Opportunity
The role is to teach a Year 2 class, which will be split due to oversubscription. You will be responsible for inspiring and enthusing students in their development of knowledge and skills within the English National Curriculum. The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant and creative team of Primary teachers and responsible for delivering, English, Maths and Topic subjects as a class teacher.
The successful applicant will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, able to demonstrate a proven commitment to the highest standards of teaching and learning and student achievement; someone with drive and passion who believes in creating a unique, inspiring and outstanding place for learning, able to excite and challenge students of all abilities to make great progress. Applicants should also be prepared to contribute to the wider community aspect of school life, which is expected of every member of the teaching staff.
Applicants must have a relevant degree, teaching qualification and ideally experience of successfully teaching Primary aged students. Experience of working with EAL learners from a variety of cultures will be an advantage.
Because of difficulties in obtaining a visa and residency, it will not be possible to consider applicants from nationalities outside of the UK or EU. Family visas can only be issued after 2 years of employment in the country.
As a British school specialising in delivering the English National Curriculum, IGCSE and A Level to a diverse international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from first language speakers of English will be preferred.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School.
Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It’s an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Mexico, Albania, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe. Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
- Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
- Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.
Living in Slovenia
Slovenia is a beautiful, diverse and culturally rich environment with opportunities to get involved in a wide range of outdoor adventures, all within the proximity of Ljubljana. The historic city centre is located just 8 kilometres away from the school. Slovenia is seen by many as an incredibly safe, peaceful and environmentally friendly place. The Creative Arts are showcased widely throughout the city including a range of stunning galleries, museums and exhibitions. If you love the outdoors, Slovenia is the country for you!
Applications
These should include a covering letter addressed to the Principal, Ms. Mel Hitchcocks, along with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, photograph and details of three referees, one of whom will be the current or most recent employer.
Applications should be sent, as one combined PDF document, by e-mail with “'Primary Teacher August 2025-6˝ in the subject field to mel.hitchcocks@britishschool.si.
The closing date for applications is Friday 29th AUGUST 2025. Early applications are encouraged as the school reserves the right to appoint before this deadline once the right candidate is found.
Safeguarding
The British International School of Ljubljana is committed to safeguarding children and young people. As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO https://www.acro.police.uk/icp (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence. Applicants are expected to complete and sign a safeguarding declaration and an application form before an offer of employment is made.
How to apply:
Psychology/Sociology Teacher
United School International, The Pearl, Doha
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Start Date: September 2025
This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a talented and qualified Psychology/Sociology Teacher to join our school. You must have recent experience working in a UK curriculum school. The role is due to start from August 2025. Candidates must be available from August 19, 2025 to commence employment.
United School International is the first and probably only school to be built on the Pearl, providing education for children within the local community. Because of its position, its beautiful architecture and facilities, he Pearl is one of the most desirable locations for both expatriate and local Qatar families in the city and is a rapidly growing and exciting place to live and work. Our School includes year groups from FS to Year 13 classes. The school has a number of state-of-the-art facilities to support exceptional teaching including the latest touch screen technology, technology labs, art facilities and easy access to carefully landscaped indoor and outdoor play areas. Additional facilities at the school include a 450 seater auditorium/theatre, STEAM & robotics room, swimming pool, training pool, badminton, volleyball, tennis, basketball courts and a full size football pitch. The ideal candidate will have prior teaching experience to various year groups.
Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead in the classroom by example. The candidate must: Have a relevant Bachelor's degree from a reputable university and qualified Teacher status, either PGCE or B.Ed from the UK Have previous relevant teaching experience. Have a passion for education, able to communicate clearly with good collaborative team working skills. In return for your outstanding teaching and care for our students you will receive a very competitive tax-free salary and benefits package. This will include accommodation on The Pearl and in close proximity to all the amenities. Holidays are similar to those in the UK and the role will provide opportunity for curriculum management responsibilities for the right candidate. The school prides itself on professional development and mentoring new staff to become leaders in their field of expertise or curriculum interest.
As a British International School specialising in providing the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred.
About the School United School International is a on the prestigious Pearl Development in Doha, Qatar, a residential development reclaimed from the Arabian Gulf. There is a combination of spacious high-rise apartments and luxurious villas currently housing a population of 33,000. When finally completed in two years’ time this will have risen to around 50,000.
It is a result of an exciting partnership between Orbital Education and United Development Company, a highly successful Qatari organisation and the developer of The Pearl. It is the second major school in the city of Doha to be established by Orbital Education, with the highly acclaimed and beautifully appointed Oryx International School established in partnership with Qatar Airlines, already operating within the city. The school provides a British style of education based upon the English National Curriculum, whilst retaining the value of local culture and tradition within its curriculum offering. The facilities offered at the school site, combined with our approach to education, will allow the school to stand out as a leading international school in Qatar.
Living and working in Qatar
Doha, the peninsula’s capital city of over 2.7 million residents, has a huge international community that choose to live and work here. Qatar provides an excellent lifestyle, with a combination of cultures mixed with the best of Qatar’s past and present.
Being in the Middle East, the weather is good all year round with extreme heat in the summer months. If you want to explore Qatar you will find plenty of opportunities to explore the desert, walk along the Corniche, visit museums, shopping malls, beaches, attend sporting events, music festivals, take a boat trip and much more. There are excellent education facilities, transportation and amenities across the city.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It is an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Mexico, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe.
Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
- Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
- Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.
Application Process
If this describes you, you meet the requirements for this position and are keen to join our excellent and friendly school we would welcome an application from you.
Closing date: 15th August 2025
Successful candidates will be contacted as soon as we have drawn up a shortlist for interview which we hope to hold during the course of August 2025. Interviews will be held on rolling basis so the vacancy may be closed sooner. If you have not heard from us before 30th August 2025, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Safeguarding – United School International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its staff and stakeholders to share this commitment. As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO https://www.acro.police.uk/icp... (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.
HR Manager
Oryx International School, Doha
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Indefinite
- Start Date: August 2025
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a dynamic, experienced, and people-focused HR Manager to lead our Human Resources Department. This is a strategic and operational leadership role in a unique international school setting.
Please refer to the job description for the full range of duties and responsibilities. The role is due to start in September 2025, or later depending on candidate availability.
The School
Oryx International School https://oryxschool.qa/ is a unique project conceptualised by Qatar Airways and Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ creating a joint venture between a world renowned, 5- star multi-billion dollar turnover airline and a prestigious group of International schools. The objective of this £70 million project is to satisfy the demand for premium quality British style education for the children of local and expatriate employees of Qatar Airways in Doha.
The aim of Oryx International School is to provide the employees of the world’s five-star airline and their children access to a five-star education. The new, bespoke, built to specification school provides state-of-the-art facilities and education technology to enrich teaching and learning experiences for our students. The school aspires to foster an ethos of global citizenship, the celebration of cultural diversity and a wide international perspective to equip students with the skills and aspirations to become future leaders across the world.
The facilities offered at the school site, combined with our creative approach to education, which incorporates a full curriculum and enrichment based upon the English National Curriculum, enhanced by local Qatari identity, history, culture and tradition, allows Oryx International School to offer a 5-star education.
The school offers some of the best fully furnished staff accommodation in Doha, including all utensils, a welcome pack and free utilities including internet. https://www.alfardanproperties.com/property/al-gassar-resort/
Living and working in Qatar
Doha, the peninsula’s capital city of over 2.7 million residents, has a huge international community that choose to live and work here. Qatar provides an excellent lifestyle, with a combination of cultures mixed with the best of Qatar’s past and present. Being in the Middle East, the weather is good all year round with particularly high temperature in the summer months. In Qatar you will find plenty of opportunities to explore the desert, walk along the Corniche, visit museums, shopping malls, beaches, attend sporting events, music festivals, take a boat trip and much more. There are excellent education transportation and other amenities across the city, including a new metro system.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
We educate more than 7,000 young people from 128 nationalities, sending them on to high quality universities. We are an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, Albania, China, Mexico, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe.
Working closely with Orbital Education colleagues, you will be provided with opportunities develop your expertise and exert influence at a senior level. This is an exciting opportunity to:
- Be part of a global community, and colleagues with a wide range of expertise in both the international school market and business operations.
- Engage with colleagues, business contacts, and networks of influential leaders across the globe.
- Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement in practice.
Application Process
All applications must be made on the Schrole Application System
To apply please visit our vacancies page and find this position or use the link; https://schrole.com/job/hr-manager-5d73b7ce-2711-4cff-ad3c-469cbc9cb2a3
All candidates must;
provide statement should be no less than 500 words and no more than 1000 words, and should relate directly to the specific role applied for and cover:
- your motivation for working in education sector
- what attracts you to the position
- how you feel your experience, skills and personal qualities qualify you to take on the role with details of any unique methods or techniques that you have developed
- what extra-curricular activities you can lead, supervise or have participated in
- any other information you would like the selection panel to know
Please note:
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications will be reviewed, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with the outcome of their application. Due to the expected high levels of interest in positions at the school, Oryx International School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.
Interviews
Interviews will take place in Doha and/or via Microsoft Teams. You will be contacted with arrangements ahead of interviews taking place. The school is taking all the necessary precautions to prevent the risk of COVID-19.
Safeguarding – Oryx International School, Doha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and stakeholders to share this commitment. As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO ICP Certificates (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.
