British School of Bucharest

Hello
This is the first post for people who are teaching at, or who are considering teaching at the British School of Bucharest, Romania.
First let me say that the kids are (or were) really great to teach and the school probably has the best reputation for Bucharest International Schools. However for staff there are some serious issues that are not made known to you until disaster strikes.
Over the next few weeks I will detail the major issues with this school.

Legitimatza
To work in Romania you must have both a work permit and a legitimza. BSB has been very very bad at getting these for staff. In the past most staff had to do a border run every 90 days but since it has joined the EU this will no longer be needed.
Be aware that the failure to get staff legitimatza is deliberate despite what the owner might tell you.
The legitimatza is needed to be legal but it is also required in order to get paid by the school should you have an accident or be ill and away from school for any period of time.

You also need to be aware that in 2004 the owner and the then deputy principal Jo Wells mounted a coup against the then principal. Having gotten into bed with the owner, Corina Anastasiu (nee Corda) the new Principal Jo Wells has compromised her position and is basically a lacky of the owner. This means she will support the owner, not the staff.

Next time - the story of two staff who where made illegal immigrants (as well as working illegally)