Middle School Science Teacher

Start date: August 2026

Avenor College is welcoming a knowledgeable, passionate Teacher of Middle School (KS3) Science to join a collaborative Science Department and teach in modern, purpose-built laboratories.

Applicants should be qualified Science teachers, ready to work with KS3 students. Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply and complete with us the ECT programme, which we can offer as a BSO school.

We have three fully resourced laboratories in a new state-of-the-art Senior building. The Science department consists of seven Science teachers and two Lab Technicians. The college offers varied opportunities for personal and professional development through a model that gives teachers voice, choice, and agency.

At KS3, our students study an in-house curriculum based on the U.K. National Curriculum. They then continue on to study Coordinated (double) Science or Triple Science at IGCSE, and Biology, Chemistry, and Physics A Level, all following the CAIE curriculum.

We welcome applicants who meet the following:

  • Have deep and flexible subject knowledge to design and facilitate learning of Science in Middle School. The ability to teach IGCSE and/or A Level in High School would also be an advantage;
  • Know how students learn, motivating and challenging them by creating a stimulating learning experience;
  • Use the scientific cycle of inquiry to develop investigation skills of students in all year groups;
  • Contribute to curriculum development by updating schemes of work and collaborating with teachers of other subjects to ensure horizontal articulation of the curriculum;
  • Offer opportunities for learning Science outside the curriculum time, through contributing to our strong co-curricular offer;
  • Be fluent in English;
  • Inspire trust and confidence in students, parents, and colleagues;
  • Contribute to meeting the wider aspirations of Avenor College;
  • Respect, adhere to, and model the Avenor values.

We value the following dispositions and would hope you might be able to demonstrate them:

  • Build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues;
  • Be a good team player and a good team builder;
  • Listen actively;
  • Be fair and consistent;
  • Have a positive outlook, be a good role model who leads by personal example;
  • Be inclusive and committed to intercultural learning;
  • Work effectively; be organised and prepared, with a high degree of resilience;
  • Live a healthy life;
  • Have interest and commitment to own personal and professional development;
  • Love what you do, show it, and model being a lifelong learner.

We offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package;
  • An initial two-year contract term with annual renewal thereafter;
  • A rich staff well-being programme;
  • Professional learning and development opportunities;
  • Opportunities to organise and deliver adult learning;
  • Be part of a community of learners, where we support each other and we grow together.

Application process:

  • Please send your complete resume/CV by emailing hr@avenor.ro;
  • Include a cover letter where you outline your educational beliefs, explain your strengths, and your reasons for wanting to work at Avenor College (and live in Bucharest);
  • Ensure that your application includes the names of at least three referees with their current phone numbers and email addresses.

Safeguarding:

Please be aware that we take very seriously our duty of care towards all our students. As part of our safeguarding procedures, we will undertake rigorous checks with referees, as well as requiring you to provide current police checks (DBS and ICPC).

GDPR compliance:

By submitting your documents to our registration addresses, you give us your explicit consent to process your data solely for purposes required by labor legislation. In accordance with our Privacy Policy, Avenor College processes candidates’ personal data only for purposes governed by the Labor Code or other activities that have a legal basis.

Through our internal privacy policy, we guarantee that if you are not selected for the position you applied for, your documents will be securely stored for up to 6 months after the submission of your application. In accordance with the GDPR, you may request the deletion of the data included in your CV and/or letter of intent at any time before the expiration of the 6-month period by sending a request to withdraw consent to hr@avenor.ro.

Timescale:

  • Closing date: January 15th, 2026
  • Applications will be dealt with on receipt;
  • First-round interviews will be conducted online;
  • Final interviews for shortlisted candidates will be individually arranged;
  • Part of the recruitment process is one demo lesson that can be either online or in person.
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