Vacancies at other schools across the Orbital Group
Principal - Open Application
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Start Date: August 2025
As Orbital Education continues its successful expansion, we are looking for experienced Senior Leaders and Principals for the future.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking to recruit highly motivated experienced school leaders, to support the next period of exciting development for the Orbital Education group. We welcome applications from colleagues interested in both future Principal and Vice Principal positions.
Candidates should confirm their earliest availability when making their application.
In the role of Principal, you will be responsible for working with the Orbital Leadership team and local stakeholders to drive the strategic direction of the school, in addition to overseeing the operational leadership of the both the academic and non-academic teams.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of outstanding senior educational leadership and we welcome applications from colleagues with experience in a variety of world class curricula, including UK, IB, Cambridge, US/AP.
Interested candidates should also download the job profile and person specification for greater detail, by clicking download pdf.
About the person
You will be a visionary, strategic leader and a committed team player who demonstrates a collaborative approach to working with others.
Experience of meeting International standards around safeguarding, safer and health & safety.
You should have excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills, and the ability to develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with all stakeholders.
A proven track record of achievement and leading sustained improvement in senior leadership in all-through schools (age 3-18), Primary (age 3-11) or Secondary (age 11-18).
A passion and a drive for excellence at all levels and for developing teachers so that they deliver quality teaching and learning experiences for their students.
Commercially astute in delivering against budgets, effective resource management (both human and operational) and ensuring the school offer meets the expectations of new and present parents.
Experience of working in an international school environment in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural setting is desirable but not essential.
Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School
Orbital Education focuses on delivering quality education to its students around the globe. We educate more than 7,500 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.
Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues worldwide
- Enhanced professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunities to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career
The Processand how to apply
If this opportunity excites you, and you would be enthused by the opportunity to lead and develop one of our schools, we would welcome your application.
Expressions of interest should be submitted by email and should include a CV along with a letter of application, detailing how you feel your skills and experience meet those contained within the role profile. Please indicate the areas of the world, you would be open for consideration for. [ Europe, LATAM, Middle East, Far East]
These should submitted to recruitment@orbitaled.com, quoting “Prospective Principal” in the subject line.
This is an open invite for expressions of interest, with information to be kept on file for arising, future opportunities.
Safeguarding – Orbital Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. As part of the group’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and will be required to present either a DBS certificate alongside a current update from the DBS service, or an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO ICP Certificates (if ever worked or lived in the UK).
The successful applicant will also be required to present the background checks outlined above, along with original and notarised copies of their qualifications. Orbital Education is an Equal Opportunities employer.
How to apply:
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.
