Teacher of EAL – Primary
The British School of Bucharest is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of English as an Additional Language (EAL) to join our successful team from August 2027.
We are currently looking for a UK qualified teacher (or equivalent) to teach EAL students as part of Primary team. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching EAL within an international school or UK environment. Have a sound understanding of the National Curriculum for England and how to support EAL learners in accessing its requirements. The candidate should have a strong understanding of how children acquire English as an additional language.
They will be passionate about ensuring that all students, regardless of their linguistic background or starting point, are able to access the curriculum, develop confidence and achieve their full potential. The willingness to support and contribute to our extensive extra-curricular programme, be committed to our whole school community and promote EAL as required throughout all stages of the school.
The role will involve delivering targeted English language support through individual, small-group and, where appropriate, in-class teaching. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers, subject specialists and the wider Primary leadership team to ensure that EAL provision is effectively integrated into teaching and learning across the school.
The British School of Bucharest is one of only 21 COBIS Training Schools in the world. We are very well established, with over 700 students from over 60 countries, set in an innovative campus in Bucharest. We have consistently outstanding exam results and a vibrant and professionally stimulating school community.
BSB is committed to offering a broad and balanced curriculum based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales. We have been awarded BSO status via the Independent Schools Inspectorate and are also an accredited member of COBIS. For further details regarding our school please visit our website.
Bucharest is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, with glorious Belle Époque buildings and a reputation for the high life (which in the 1900s earned its nickname of “Little Paris”). It offers a relatively inexpensive and yet high standard of living. There are opportunities nearby to ski and explore the countryside.
The successful candidate would be required to teach across the Primary School from Reception to Year 6. Experience of Teaching Phonics and a knowledge of the Cambridge Global English programme and KET/PET English tests would be an advantage.
We Offer
- A competitive salary and benefits package including accommodation allowances, annual flights and private medical insurance
- A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity and innovation
- Subject specific training and ongoing personal development
- Career growth opportunities
- Experienced leaders to support your professional development
- International work environment
If you have
- An appropriate teaching qualification
- Proven experience as a teacher in the UK or an international school
- Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures
- Strong moral values and discipline
- Efficient organisational ability.
- Professional written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a positive, constructive manner.
- Ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.
- Ability to teach virtually if necessary.
Join us in our mission of opening the world through education – and live it for yourself. Be part of our international team and make an impact!
All applications for open positions at BSB must be completed with the online application form, which can be found here.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to references and a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), ICPC or similar checks from both the country of origin and the previous country of employment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
The closing date for applications is: Friday, 4 December 2026.
We encourage early applications, as BSB reserves the right to appoint before the deadline closes for the most suitable candidate.