Director of KS2 (Deputy Head of Primary)

Director of KS2 (Deputy Head of Primary)

Full time
Date posted 25/11/24

The British School of Bucharest is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Director of Key Stage Two to join our successful team from August 2025.

We offer a dynamic teaching and learning environment for over 650 students from more than 55 different countries. The school is well established and is situated in a stunning campus with well-resourced facilities and an experienced teaching team.

The Director of KS2 would be a suitably qualified teacher with some previous leadership experience, whether in the UK or internationally, and who may move on to Headship in the future. With our comprehensive professional development, mentoring and coaching programmes in place and supported by an experienced team, this role would be suitable for a candidate seeking a senior leadership role for the first time.

The successful applicant will take the lead on further developing the legacy of a culture of academic achievement and quality assurance and will play a key role in supporting students in their studies across all ability ranges and across KS2, working closely with parents.

The Director of KS2 will report to the Head of Primary but will be a key member of the whole-school Senior Leadership Team and will also play a developmental role in helping to develop the school’s future strategy, as well as working closely with other departments within the school.

We are 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, as well as being a COBIS Training School.

We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits including:

• Medical insurance
• Pension contribution
• Extensive CPD programme

To apply please submit a completed application form and a letter of application outlining your suitability for the role by email to

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 19th December 2024.

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) or similar checks from both the country of origin and the previous country of employment.