INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASS TEACHER

The International School of Martyrs (ISM) is the largest international school in Libya and the oldest international school in North Africa, having opened in 1954 as the Oil Companies School to educate 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 Elementary School Class Teacher to join us in January 2026.

The successful candidate will:
● Be a qualified teacher (Bachelor of Education OR Undergraduate degree + PGCE OR HDE) with valid professional registration (e.g. SACE registration)
● Be fluent in both written and spoken English
● Recent graduates are welcome to apply.

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 expat staff 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. Should you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, our school and life in Libya, please email the same email address as above.

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 from each country that the applicant has been resident in over the past 10 years. Our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are shared with all shortlisted candidates.