Business Teacher (updated)

The British College of Gava (www.bcgava.com) an IB World School, near Barcelona is seeking to appoint an exceptional full-time  teacher who is  able to offer IGCSE Business   and Business Management at IBDP. The position is for September 2022. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our new purpose built, expanding school with exceptional facilities.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised individual with excellent subject knowledge who is able inspire pupils to learn and has a desire and willingness to teach through Years 10 to 13. Experience of IGCSE/ A Level and/or IBDP is essential.   In Sept 2022 we will also be introducing the IBCP in partnership with a leading Business Schol in Barcelona. We are a growing school looking for potential leaders as well as excellent teachers. The successful candidate will be a highly committed team player with the drive, energy and passion to develop this forward-looking school. 

Safeguarding is of the upmost importance at BCG and all successful applicants for roles at the school undergo all relevant enhanced police checks. 

Applicants must be willing to lead by example and play a full part in the school’s pastoral care with wider teacher responsibilities.  Interview may be done as soon as applications arrive and if the correct candidate is found they could be appointed before the end of the deadline, so lease get in touch.  Please send a CV and accompanying letter of application to the Principal, Mr Simon Mower at principal@bcgava.com, or upload onto the TES portal . We will be conducting interviews by Skype or in person depending on your current location.

General responsibilities:  

1. To prepare, provide and review class or subject based activities that maximize opportunities for student learning.         
2. To plan lessons by agreed deadlines in agreed formats and to ensure that copies of planning are available to interested parties.         
3. To show good subject knowledge and to share this with other staff when appropriate.To provide a stimulating ordered classroom environment where time and resources are used well.To respond promptly and constructively to pupils’ work.        
4. To involve students in the target setting process. To set homework that consolidates and extends classroom learning and that is based on individual need.        
5. To ensure the good behaviour of students and to develop within them positive attitudes towards peers, adults, property and school work.        
6. To maintain effective records of pupil progress and to ensure the transfer of up to date records when pupils change classes or school.        
7. To develop and maintain a good home-school partnership; to consult with and inform parents of the progress, attainment and attitudes of their children.To contribute to a whole school team approach.

Teaching Specifications:

UK Trained with qualified teacher status - essential

Recognised Bachelor’s degree - essential

Recognised Masters or post graduate qualification - desired

Secondary school teaching experience - essential

Knowledge and understanding of English National curriculum – essential

Knowledge of the IB programmes – desirable

UK passport holder or right to work in the EU

Compensation 

31,000 - 34,000 euros gross per annum (depending on experience). Additonal stipend for those teachers who also have a tutor group. Support finding accommodation and loans for deposit and advanced rent if required. Chromebook. Local health care is excellent Temporary 4 night stay in local hotel on arrival