PBL Teacher and Homeroom Educator

Primary PBL Teacher and Homeroom Educator (Years 4-5 or 6–7 / Grades 3-4 or 5–6)

Full-time | Budapest based

REAL School Budapest is an international school for changemakers, inspiring and empowering a generation to dream and build a beautiful world. We are a progressive, Project-Based Learning (PBL) community guided by our core values of PEACE – Passion, Equity, Authenticity, Care, and Excellence.

Role summary

We are seeking a PBL generalist primary teacher to champion immersive, project-based education. In this role, you will blend outstanding instruction with a strong pedagogical emphasis on literacy and real-life application through our Dream-to-Reality (D2R) programme. You will challenge students with engaging, interdisciplinary inquiries that integrate academic rigour with social-emotional development.

You will also drive curriculum quality, collaborating within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to document units via the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework. Crucially, as the Homeroom Educator, you will serve as the primary mentor and main point of contact for parents regarding their child's holistic growth. You will cultivate an inclusive culture of care, utilising restorative justice practices to guide students through conflict and foster resilient community relationships.

About REAL School

REAL School Budapest is a growing international school that prepares young people to imagine and shape a better future. Through experiential project-based learning (PBL), we combine real-life experiences with the English National Curriculum to develop mastery in core subjects. Our students gain entrepreneurial skills, foster regenerative mindsets, and embrace change, all while thriving in a culture that prioritises creativity, wellbeing, and social impact.

Inspired by Green School Bali, where our founding team previously worked, our school operates using a TEAL model of distributed leadership. This model creates an environment where innovation, collaboration, and authenticity flourish.

At REAL School, we value educators who embody or are eager to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit. This means going beyond the classroom to actively contribute to the growth and evolution of the school community. We seek individuals with a proactive mindset, a willingness to learn from and collaborate with others, and the ability to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. By fostering innovation and taking initiative, our educators play a vital role in shaping an inspiring and dynamic learning environment

Our mission is 
to inspire and empower the next generation to dream and build a beautiful world.

Key responsibilities

PBL instruction and facilitation

• Deliver and facilitate high-impact, inclusive, real-life project-based learning (PBL) experiences that integrate literacy, humanities, science, and environmental understanding, both independently and in co-teaching settings.
• Lead or co-lead regular learning excursions and community-based experiential learning.
• Implement instruction using the UbD framework and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure accessibility for all students.
• Conduct diagnostic reading and writing assessments; proactively use data to differentiate instruction and personalise learning pathways.
• Engage students in criteria-based assessment and provide clear, actionable feedback aligned with REAL School's competency framework.
• Integrate instructional technology and AI tools to enhance both teaching and assessment practices.
• Maintain high expectations for learning and behaviour through positive, restorative classroom management.

Curriculum stewardship and collaboration

• Actively participate in PLCs to review student learning evidence, plan responsive instruction, and refine curriculum units.
• Systematically document and align curriculum units in REAL School's planning system.
• Collaborate across core programmes (D2R, Regeneration, Wellbeing, Literacy) to ensure coherent, deeply interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of REAL School's progressive curriculum and assessment systems.

Community and wellbeing (Homeroom)

• Lead and nurture a small advisory/community group, fostering belonging, reflection, and social-emotional growth.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with parents and caregivers, maintaining open, proactive communication about student progress and wellbeing.
• Model and nurture REAL School's regenerative ethos through authentic, hands-on learning and reflective practice.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• Valid teaching certification.
• Minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience demonstrating high efficacy in the classroom.
• Proven expertise in PBL planning and delivery and strong literacy instruction.
• Experience using the UbD framework and actively engaging in PLCs.
• Strong classroom management and practical understanding of restorative practices.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centred, and experiential learning.
• Good communication, organisational, and social skills, as well as a kind heart.

Desirable

• Experience with competency-based assessment and UDL principles.
• Experience using AI tools or educational technologies to support teaching and learning.
• Entrepreneurial experience and/or volunteer work with social or environmental causes.

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrates the values of Passion, Equity, Authenticity, Care, and Excellence (PEACE).
• An empathetic, authentic communicator and reflective practitioner.
• Excited by the opportunity to co-create learning experiences that regenerate self, community, and planet.
• A positive team player.
• Adaptable, innovative, and growth-oriented.
• Builds trust and genuine connection with students, colleagues, and parents.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

REAL School Budapest is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including references from previous employers, by following our safer recruitment practice. Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent will be required for all prior countries lived. All employment positions are dependent on the fulfilment of Hungarian employment law requirements.

We champion a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging (DEIJB) for all our team and students. REAL School is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, fostering an environment where every member of our community can thrive.

How to Apply

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Closing Date

Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

For questions, reach out to us