Head of House ECIGC
El Centro Ingles
Mumbles SA 4RH
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 23 July 2018
Job overview
Set in the coastal town of Puerto de Santa Maria in Southern Spain, The English Centre is an established school that provides its pupils with an outstanding education; ranked 1st in Andalusia. We are looking for internationally minded people with experience of working with children, both at school and in a residential capacity, who wish to form part of our educational community.
This is a marvellous opportunity for someone who would like to share their time between two beautiful areas in Wales and Spain.
Requirements
Residential Experience
Experience working with KS2 pupils
Current disclosure
Child Protection Training
Clean driving license
Preference given to:
Qualified Teacher Status/Outdoor Education qualifications
Knowledge of Spanish or willingness to learn
Knowledge of the local area (South Wales)
Minibus license
PURPOSE
Spain: To form part of El Centro Inglés (ECI) team. Get to know families, pupils & staff by carrying out some teaching and supporting the ECI Global Challenge Award activities.
Wales: To manage all aspects of the boarding facility for mixed groups of pupils aged 10/11 including budget and support staff, and provide pastoral care and academic guidance for Spanish pupils on the ECI Global Challenge programme.
Attached documents
About El Centro Ingles
Founded in 1969 by Linda Randell, The English Centre (El Centro Inglés) is located in Cádiz, Spain. The area of Cádiz is located on the country’s southwestern coast, and has a population of 124,000. The school campus spreads across 18,000 square metres, of which 7,500 is designated classroom space. School facilities include a music room, ICT Suites, laboratory and specialist classrooms, dining room, kitchen, tutorial rooms, reception, bar, indoor hall and assembly hall.
The English Centre is co-educational and secular, and students are taught between the ages of 2-18. The school hosts language immersion Summer Camps, courses abroad and in Language Centres. The Palabramos is a creative writing workshop for 10-18 year olds, and is unique for the Cádiz region. The English Centre identity is founded around the idea that ‘English is Fun’, and utilises modern teaching methods to continually improve language education.
Principal
David J Randell
Values and vision
The English Centre mission is to provide an extensive curriculum so that students, self- confident and fluent in language use, discover their potential, their strengths and interests, and build leadership qualities in order to be valuable partners in a diverse and international world. Staff wish to instill students with a positive attitude and love for lifelong learning.
Staff are dedicated and professional in a structured, disciplined and creative learning community. The school works together with families in a supportive environment, encourages in the students habits and attitudes that will identify and distinguish them in their personal, social and professional lives.
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