An internationally competitive salary allowing for considerable saving.

Full Time, Fixed Term

18 August 2025

20 December 2024

Music Teacher to Start August 18, 2025
The International British School of Bucharest is currently seeking to appoint a qualified, experienced Music Teacher with a proven track record of outstanding teaching across KS3-5. To start August 18, 2025.
The International British School of Bucharest is an Ao BSO, COBIS, HPL school undergoing 3 yearly BSO inspections. The school was last inspected in November 2022, receiving the highest rating possible of Excellent in regard to both Student Progress and Attainment and Pastoral Care.
In 2020, IBSB also became the first High Performance Learning School in Romania and is a member of the Fellowship of World Class School, with student attainment levels well above the national average in England, as indicated by our IGCSE exam results, with 53% of students achieving an A-A* grade.
There are currently 270 students enrolled in the Secondary School, with small class sizes made up of 65% Romanian and 35% international from 30 different countries.
LIFE IN ROMANIA
Romania itself is without a doubt one of the most beautiful countries in Europe to work in. You have 4 seasons, pristine white sand beaches to enjoy in the summer, the last remaining mountain wilderness in Europe, Germanic styled castle towns to escape to in the weekends, and a wide range of ski fields located just 90 mins from school in the winter, and many more sunny days than rain.
LIFE IN BUCHAREST
The capital city is clean and safe with a good public metro and tram system costing around 20 euros a month. You can walk around at night on your own safely and there is lots to do on the weekends. You have malls located throughout the city with all the western brand shops and restaurants you would expect, but at prices generally below that of western Europe, so your money goes much further. Teachers are paid 3-4 times the average salary, so again it is easy to save and eating out is cheap, costing around 15-20 euros for two-course meal, and drink, which is why many of our international staff eat out often. It is also a place where you can realistically save to buy your own apartment by the end of your first contract term, saving on rent, as many staff have done.
ROMANIAN PEOPLE
Romanians are a very warm and friendly people, well educated, with most speaking 3 or more languages. The students are generally above the UK average in ability and well-behaved, so teaching in Romania is a pleasure, with plenty of support from both the school and the parents - we are very fortunate to have one of the most supportive Parent Associations I have experienced to date, who for example organised a surprise morning tea for all the staff at the end of Term 1a this year to thank us for a successful first half term.
LIFE OUTSIDE SCHOOL
The staff environment is welcoming and supportive, with groups of staff regularly attending Wednesday Quiz Night and the traditional end of week Friday staff social. Staff also regularly head away on the weekends together and during school holidays exploring one of the many beautiful old Germanic-styled towns scattered across the Carpathian mountains, skiing in the winter, visiting the Black Sea coast in the summer, and taking the opportunity to use the low cost airlines to visit Greece, Italy, Turkey, and many other countries a short flight way.
Staff turnover is low at IBSB, with most staff having brought apartments and houses, owing to the comfortable climate and lifestyle offered in Romania, where you can save a good portion of your monthly salary, enabling staff to travel and save for the future.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
The successful candidate must be fluent in English, be an outstanding teacher, passionate about teaching Music, able to teach IGCSE/A Level Edexcel Music, with a history of high grades achieved, strong classroom management skills, and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching the National Curriculum of England. Evidence of Whole School and Secondary School productions is also essential. Exam moderator experience for Music is considered important. For the right candidate, this position could also include an MLT role, as the Head of Creative Arts.
Package includes:

• A competitive after tax salary
• Return airfare ticket allowance (per 2 year contract)
• Relocation allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Housing allowance
• Visa application and resident permit support
• Placement for dependants up to 2 (determined by availability of space)

Specific Requirements:

• Positive outlook on life
• Good communication skills
• Evidence of outstanding teaching in Music
• Minimum 3 years teaching Music - National Curriculum of England framework
• Ability to teach KS3-5 Music
• Exam moderation experience essential
• Fluent English Speaker
• 3 positive references (covering the last 5 years of teaching)
• EU passport holders preferred

Additional requirements sort, but not essential:

• Previous experience teaching in international schools

Terms and Conditions of the appointment:
An initial 2-year renewable contract offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
IBSB is fully committed to safeguarding its children and young people and expects the same level of commitment from its employees.
As a BSO Accredited Ao BSO/COBIS school, all new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and employment checks, including an explanation of any employment gaps, and three employment references covering the last five years of employment. The school has a detailed Child Safeguarding Policy, a clear Code of Conduct Policy and Whistle Blowing Policy for Staff, undertakes annual Child Safeguarding Staff Training, and has two DSLs in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students.

IBSB Mission Statement
‘What we do’

Students
Aspire - Strive - Achieve
Teachers
Inspire, Support, and Celebrate student achievement

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IBSB Vision Statement
‘Where we are going’
Building a Community of Passionate, Lifelong Learners.
Aims

• To provide a learning environment which values academic success, high moral standards, self-discipline and mutual respect for the cultures, opinions and values of others
• To focus on the total development of each child: spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical
• To provide a learning environment in which all students are encouraged to actively participate and where students understand that making mistakes is an important part of the learning process
• To provide a curriculum and the support needed to enable our students to become confident, successful, independent learners
• To provide a rigorous curriculum which develops critical thinking skills, challenging each and every student to strive to be the best they can be
• To encourage students to set high goals, which can be broken down into a series of smaller achievable targets, and to motivate and inspire our students to work toward achieving their goals
• To provide support programmes to enable each and every student an equal opportunity to succeed in their studies
• To provide each child with an individual learning programme and a rich extracurricular programme to enable them to discover and develop their special talents and abilities
• To provide a pastoral care system which ensures that all students feel included and valued
• To provide a safe, comfortable learning environment where students feel secure, happy, and cared for
• To ensure that our students leave IBSB equipped with the knowledge and skills, the confidence, mind-set, and communication skills needed to succeed in higher education and life thereafter
• To ensure that our students leave IBSB solution-orientated, community-minded individuals willing and able to make a positive difference to the lives of those around them