Physical Education Teacher - Primary and Secondary

St. George’s English School Bilbao is a private school in Leioa, Bizkaia (Spain) that aspires to the highest educational standards and takes an international approach, focusing on providing a values-based education and achieving fluency in English. We aim to stimulate a lifelong passion for learning, encouraging every child to fulfil their academic, personal and professional goals. We follow the prestigious British National Curriculum from Early Years to Year 7.

The school is part of the Globeducate, one of the five largest international schools groups in the world. Globeducate owns more than 50 schools worldwide, situated throughout Spain, France, Great Britain, Italy, Andorra, India, Portugal, Canada and Qatar, and has more than 40 years’ experience in the education sector.

St. George's English School in Bilbao is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and skilful Physical Education teacher with qualified teacher status to join our fantastic primary and secondary team.

We are looking for a person who is fluent in English and has an accredited degree in Spanish.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• A relevant first degree & Teacher Education qualification

• Excellent subject specialist knowledge

• A clear philosophy on student achievement

• An ability to challenge all students to achieve make excellent progress, appropriate to their needs

• An ability to contribute meaningfully to the pastoral welfare of students in your care

• An up to date knowledge of current educational developments

• Eligible to work in the E.U.

Desirable:

• Experience teaching second language learners of English

• Spanish accredited qualification 

• Experience teaching in Spanish

SKILLS &PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Strong personal and interpersonal skills

• An ability to lead by example to staff and pupils

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships

• Strong organisational skills

• A pro-active nature

• The ability to motivate students and colleagues

• A team player

• Flexibility

• An ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Desirable

• At least two years middle management experience

• Ability to adapt and react positively in any given situation

• Good ICT skills

SUBJECT TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead by example to uphold the school and Globeducate group’s mission statement

• Promote effective learning for all students in your care through excellent teaching

• Assist in the planning, preparing and delivering departmental schemes of work in accordance with the students´ needs and interests

• Create an effective and stimulating learning environment

• Mark, test, assess and record in line with school and department policy

• Use progress data to inform subject planning

• Complete end of term reports in line with school policy

• Liaise with the Senior Managers regarding any problems or concerns over individual students

• Follow and adhere to the school policies in all areas of the school

• Meet regularly with parents to discuss pupil progress

• Attend and participate in weekly meetings

• Keep abreast of developments within your subject area

• Undertake all other reasonable duties as requested by the Senior Management Team

• For tutors, fulfil all tutor responsibilities with your tutor group

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Our school is committed to the safeguarding of children and promoting child welfare. The appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Please submit your application by sending us your Curriculum Vitae with a recent photo and a written statement in support of your application.

For more information about Globeducate, please visit: www.globeducate.com

You will find further information about St. Georges English School on our website: www.st-george.com