Upper Primary School Coordinator (This is an MLT Position)

IBSB takes child safeguarding very seriously and is committed to promoting the welfare of our children. All candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including appropriate child safeguarding checks with past employers and the relevant authorities.

Seeking Qualified, Experienced Primary School Teacher to Lead Upper Primary School (Years 4-6)

We have an opening for a qualified and experienced primary school teacher with middle leadership experience to teach and lead in the upper primary school (Years 4-6). Must be able to teach to a high standard in order to be a positive role model for the upper primary school staff. Must also be able to lead a team, with a proven record of success. To start Monday, August 16, 2027 (New Teacher Induction Week).

Located in the city centre, IBSB is a school with a reputation for academic and sporting excellence, being the first British DfE-inspected school in Romania, the first international school accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Education, a fully accredited member of AoBSO and COBIS, the first fully accredited HPL school in Romania, and both the first NACE Challenge Award School and NASEN Support in Romania.

Inspected by ISI in September 2022 and again in June 2026, IBSB was awarded the highest rating of 'Excellent' for the 'Quality of Education' provided, with 57% of our IGCSE students achieving grades in the A-A* range and 95% of graduates being offered places in the top 5% of universities worldwide. The school has approximately 500 students (65% Romanian and 35% international, from 30+ countries).

LIFE IN ROMANIA

Romania is, without a doubt, one of the nicest countries in Europe to live and work. Romanians are a warm, friendly people, very welcoming, and well-educated, with most speaking 2 or more languages, including English.

The lifestyle in Romania is one of 4 seasons, with beautiful beaches, the last remaining mountain wilderness in Europe, a wide selection of ski fields located just 90+ minutes from Bucharest, beautiful old Germanic-styled towns with cobblestone streets, a rich scattering of castles and monasteries, and more sunny days than rain. In fact, King Charles III has two houses here, saying it is one of his favourite places to visit- it was the first country he visited post-coronation.

It is also centrally located within the EU, with low-cost flights, such as Ryanair and Wizz Air, departing to most major cities for under 100 euros with early bookings, including return flights to the UK. You can also save a considerable portion of your monthly salary, generally speaking, much more than in Spain, Italy, Greece, and the other Mediterranean and Black Sea regions.

LIFE IN BUCHAREST

The capital city is a clean and safe city to live and work in, with a good public metro, which costs only around 20 euros for a monthly pass (students can use it for free), and 30 euros for a combined metro/tram/bus pass. 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 far below Western Europe, so your money goes much further.

International teachers are paid 2-3 times the average salary, so it is relatively easy to save compared to most other European cities, and eating out is cheap, costing around 20 euros for a 2-course meal and a drink, which is why many of our international staff eat out on a regular basis.

It is also a place where you can save the deposit toward buying your own apartment by the end of your first contract, saving on rent, as many staff have done.

TEACHING AT IBSB

The students at IBSB are generally above the UK average in ability and well-behaved, so teaching at IBSB 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.

ISI INSPECTION REPORT (SEPT 2022) - 'AWARDED EXCELLENT' - (SEPT 2026) - Under PASS under new inspection framework (no one-word judgement given)

The school received the highest rating in the Sept 2022 ISI BSO inspection, judged Excellent for the Quality of Education in both student learning and achievement, and personal development and wellbeing. BSO Report Template (ibsb.ro). In our most recent June 2026 report, we passed in all areas, with very positive feedback provided in regard to academic progress and attainment across the curriculum, extracurricular enrichment, and pastoral care and pupil wellbeing.

HPL WORLD CLASS SCHOOL

We completed our two-year HPL journey in June 2022 and re-accredited in June 2025, being the only accredited HPL World Class School in Eastern Europe, with the school campus doubling in size over the past few years. In every way, it is an exciting time to be joining our team, with plenty to look forward to in the next few years in the school development plan.

UCL PARTNER SCHOOL

We are also the only UCL partner school in Romania and Eastern Europe offering NPQ courses to our staff and the wider community, with a number of our staff currently on the NPQSL, and NPQLT. In 2025-26, we will be offering the NPQLT, NPQEYL, NPQSL, NPQSENCO, and NPQH, There is a generous CPD budget at IBSB to ensure that the school remains current, with Educare courses, National College Courses, HMC courses, Cambridge courses, and Edexcel Courses on offer, to ensure our staff are able to progress in their careers.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

If you are a positive, friendly, qualified, experienced primary school teacher, with at least 4 years experience teaching Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6), and MLT experience or potential, then we would welcome your application. Please note that EU passport holders will be given preference in compliance with EU recruitment guidelines.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Package includes:

-A competitive after-tax salary

-Return airfare (for the first two-year contract, and thereafter annually)

-A generous relocation allowance

-Private Medical Insurance (In addition to the excellent public medical services on offer)

-Housing allowance and assistance

-Placement for dependants up to 2 (determined by the availability of space)

Requirements:

-Degree and QTS

-Minimum 4 years’ teaching experience in the relevant curriculum area

-Knowledge and experience teaching the Curriculum of England

-Possibly some MLT experience

-English proficiency

-Clear ICPC Check/Police Report

- EU passport holders will be given preference in line with EU recruitment guidelines

-3 positive references from previous schools covering the last 5 years of teaching (minimum)

All paperwork relating to the residence permit and work visa will be organised by the school.

-Relevant documents must be apostilled (In accordance with EU recruitment requirements)

Three references and a clear police report will be required prior to any offer being made.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward a Resume/CV with a cover letter to our Head of HR, Iulia Boboc. Where applicants have another offer pending, second interviews can be fast-tracked.

IBSB takes child safeguarding very seriously and is committed to promoting the welfare of our children. All candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including appropriate child safeguarding checks with past employers and the relevant authorities.