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INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY: JUNIOR HIGH (GRADES 7- 9) ART TEACHER

Description

The International School of Martyrs (ISM) is the largest international school in Libya and the oldest international school in North Africa – our school was established 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 Republic of Ireland’s State Examinations Commission and our students write the Irish Leaving Certificate exams at the end of their grade 12 year. Our school is currently a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Our school is also accredited by the Libyan Ministry of Education.

We are seeking a resilient and committed Junior High (Grade 7 – 9) Art Teacher – with the ability to teach another subject to join us for the 2026/2027 academic year (September 2026 start).

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified teacher (Bachelor of Education/Undergraduate degree + PGCE/HDE). Candidates with a degree in the subject (E.g. BFA, BTech) who have teaching/tutoring experience, but do not have a PGCE, may be considered for the role.
• 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 the school)
• Health insurance
• Cost of entry visa and residency 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, Rome, Milan, Athens etc.). The school arranges trips for expat teachers to some of the sights in Libya, such as Leptis Magna, Sabratha and Ghadames, and the well-preserved Old City of Tripoli is only a few kilometres from the school.

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 the role, the school or life in Libya. 

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.

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY: HIGH SCHOOL ENGLSH TEACHER

Description

The International School of Martyrs (ISM) is the largest international school in Libya and the oldest international school in North Africa – our school was established 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 Republic of Ireland’s State Examinations Commission and our students write the Irish Leaving Certificate exams at the end of their grade 12 year. Our school is currently a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Our school is also accredited by the Libyan Ministry of Education.

We are seeking a resilient and committed High School English Teacher to join us for the 2026/2027 academic year (September 2026 start).

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified teacher (Bachelor of Education/Undergraduate degree + PGCE/HDE). Candidates with a degree in the subject (E.g. BA English) who have teaching/tutoring experience, but do not have a PGCE, may be considered for the role.
• 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 the school)
• Health insurance
• Cost of entry visa and residency 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, Rome, Milan, Athens etc.). The school arranges trips for expat teachers to some of the sights in Libya, such as Leptis Magna, Sabratha and Ghadames, and the well-preserved Old City of Tripoli is only a few kilometres from the school.

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 the role, the school or life in Libya. 

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 recruitmentpolicies are shared with all prospective candidates

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY: HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS STUDIES & ACCOUNTING TEACHER

Description

The International School of Martyrs (ISM) is the largest international school in Libya and the oldest international school in North Africa – our school was established 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 Republic of Ireland’s State Examinations Commission and our students write the Irish Leaving Certificate exams at the end of their grade 12 year. Our school is currently a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Our school is also accredited by the Libyan Ministry of Education.

We are seeking a resilient and committed High School Business Studies & Accounting Teacher to join us for the 2026/2027 academic year (September 2026 start).

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified teacher (Bachelor of Education/Undergraduate degree + PGCE/HDE). Candidates with a degree in the subject (E.g. BCom Accounting) who have teaching/tutoring experience, but do not have a PGCE, may be considered for the role.
• 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 the school)
• Health insurance
• Cost of entry visa and residency 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, Rome, Milan, Athens etc.). The school arranges trips for expat teachers to some of the sights in Libya, such as Leptis Magna, Sabratha and Ghadames, and the well-preserved Old City of Tripoli is only a few kilometres from the school.

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 the role, the school or life in Libya. 

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.

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASS TEACHER (GRADES 4 – 6 / INTERMEDIATE PHASE)

Description

The International School of Martyrs (ISM) is the largest international school in Libya and the oldest international school in North Africa – our school was established 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 Republic of Ireland’s State Examinations Commission and our students write the Irish Leaving Certificate exams at the end of their grade 12 year. Our school is currently a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Our school is also accredited by the Libyan Ministry of Education.

We are seeking a resilient and committed Elementary School Class Teacher (Grade 4 – 6) to join us for the 2026/2027 academic year (September 2026 start).

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified teacher (Bachelor of Education/Undergraduate degree + PGCE/HDE). Candidates with an undergraduate degree who have teaching/tutoring experience, but do not have a PGCE, may be considered for the role.
• 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 the school)
• Health insurance
• Cost of entry visa and residency 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, Rome, Milan, Athens etc.). The school arranges trips for expat teachers to some of the sights in Libya, such as Leptis Magna, Sabratha and Ghadames, and the well-preserved Old City of Tripoli is only a few kilometres from the school.

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 the role, the school or life in Libya. 

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.

We wish you all the best with your applications