REAL School Budapest is an independent, not-for-profit international school that educates for regeneration, primarily through real-life, entrepreneurial learning. Our mission is to raise a new generation who can dream and build a more beautiful, equitable and sustainable world for themselves and for all living beings.
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We invite applications from qualified educators holding at least a Bachelor’s degree in education (or equivalent) or a post-graduate teaching (or other relevant) qualification.
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We seek support educators with a strong desire to support learners and engage with our community. Applicants must hold either a teaching qualification or an English-language qualification.
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You've got questions? Drop us a line at careers@realschool.hu. To apply for a role, please click the "Apply here" button below. Please do not send your CV by email.​​
Primary PBL Teacher and Homeroom Educator
(Years 4–5 or 6–7 / Grades 3–4 or 5–6)​
You became a teacher to help young people build a better world. Here is your REAL opportunity.
A full-time role combining strong literacy teaching with immersive project-based learning through our Dream-to-Reality (D2R) programme. You will guide students through interdisciplinary inquiries that connect knowledge to action, while serving as Homeroom Educator — the person who knows a small group of students best. AI is embedded in how we work, freeing you to focus on what matters most: the quality of learning and the depth of human connection in the classroom.
Science & Maths Teacher - Middle School (ages 11-14)
Part-time | Full-time possible for a nature-based educator
"Curiosity is the engine of achievement." — Sir Ken Robinson
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We're looking for a science and maths teacher who believes that — someone who wants to be the scientist in the room, not just the person delivering the syllabus. You will bring your subject to life through real experiments and outdoor learning, connect science and maths to school-wide projects, and help shape a curriculum built around sustainability and regeneration. AI is embedded in how we work, freeing you to focus on what matters most: real questions, real depth, and genuine curiosity.
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Tech & AI internship
Are you excited by the idea of building AI tools that change how people learn and work? Want to use your tech skills to make education smarter, fairer, and more human? REAL School Budapest is looking for a sharp, curious Tech & AI Intern to help us transform how a school runs and how young people learn. This is a paid internship for someone who wants to build, experiment, and make a real-world impact—ideal for junior full-stack developers, automation nerds, or AI enthusiasts ready to test themselves in a mission-driven environment.
Internships
An internship at REAL School Budapest is unlike your typical education internship—because we are unlike your typical school. At REAL School, we take a different approach. Instead of conventional lessons, rigid curricula, and fixed grade levels, we foster mixed-age learning communities where education is primarily project-based. We’d love for you to already be familiar with this approach! Our educators co-design meaningful projects with learners, working closely with our partners to create hands-on, locality-based, and community-engaged learning experiences that inspire curiosity and creativity.
AI at REAL School - what this means for you as a teacher
We believe that in a world of intelligent machines, the human edge matters more than ever: the capacity to connect, to create, to care, and to lead. AI is deeply embedded in how we work at REAL School — but always in service of that human edge, not instead of it.
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In practice, this means:
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AI handles the routine — freeing you to focus on the quality of learning and the depth of your relationships with students
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We use AI to build richer, more ambitious projects and to strengthen assessment — so your planning time is spent on what matters
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Students learn to be fluent, critical users of AI — knowing how to use it well, and when not to. In D2R projects, they use AI as a thinking partner and a production tool, not a shortcut
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You will work at the genuine leading edge of what AI makes possible in education, in a school that has thought carefully about why and how
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You do not need to arrive as an AI expert. You need to arrive curious, open, and keen to grow — and we will grow together
More on AI at REAL School here.
Why Budapest?
Budapest is one of Europe’s most liveable cities. In 2024, the Economist Intelligence Unit named it the most liveable city in Eastern Europe, as well as one of the top five most improved cities on the planet.
A rich cultural life, excellent food, and easy access to the rest of Europe are all part of everyday life here. The city has a growing international community, a vibrant arts and tech scene, and a warmth that surprises most newcomers. It is safe, beautiful, and endlessly interesting. Many of our team came for a year and are still here.
Can't find a job opening that lights your fire?
BRAVERY. Sometimes you have to take your chances and apply for a job that is not listed. That's OK. We are always on the lookout for passionate, purpose-driven professionals who want to make a difference and align with our values. Tell us your story and how you could make a difference to this endeavour. Please fill out an "Unsolicited application".​
Safeguarding and inclusion
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. 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 by following our safer recruitment practice, including references from previous employers. An International Child Protection Certificate or equivalent will be required for all countries lived in prior to taking up the role. All employment positions are subject to compliance with Hungarian employment law requirements.
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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.
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We are also committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our applicant candidates, including families and potential employees. Read our Privacy Policy here.