INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY: HIGH SCHOOL ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS STUDIES TEACHER
Description
The International School of Martyrs (ISM) is the oldest international school in North Africa, having opened in 1954 as the Oil Companies School for the children of oil executives and diplomats posted to Libya.
Our school is accredited by the Irish Department of Education and the State Examinations Commission and we are currently seeking authorisation to offer the IB Diploma Programme.
We are seeking a resilient and committed High School Accounting & Business Studies Teacher to join us for the 2025/2026 academic year (September 2025 start).
The successful candidate will:
- Be a qualified teacher (Bachelor of Education/Undergraduate degree + PGCE/HDE).
- Be fluent in both written and spoken English
- Applications from recent graduates are welcomed and encouraged.
The position has the following benefits attached:
- Competitive tax-free salary paid in US Dollars
- Monthly living allowance paid in Libyan Dinars
- Free, fully-furnished accommodation (with utilities paid for)
- Annual return airfare to home country (cost of airfare to Libya at start of contract covered by school)
- Health insurance
- Cost of visa covered by school
Please note: Only single travellers or teaching couples can be considered for this role. The school cannot accommodate minor or non-teaching adult dependents.
Libya is a warm and welcoming country where teachers are able to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle with the package offered by our school. There is the potential to save and there are opportunities to travel with relatively inexpensive flights from Mitiga International Airport to nearby destinations (Tunis, Istanbul, Cairo, Malta etc.)
Should you wish to be considered for this unique and exciting opportunity, please send your CV to michael.marx@ism.ly . You may also email the same email address should you wish to have an informal discussion about life in Libya, the school and the role.
ISM International School reserves the right not to make an appointment. Submission of an application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview.
The International School of Martyrs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers. The successful applicant must provide proof of identity and a police check not older than 6 months. Our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are shared with all prospective candidates.