Primary Teacher with substantial experience in Early Years (Maternity Cover)
King's College School Alicante
Spain
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 21 November 2018
Job overview
King's College, The British School of Alicante, one of the most sought after British Schools in Spain, is looking to appoint a full-time Primary Class Teacher for a fixed-term to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate should be an excellent and experienced class teacher with substantial experience in Early Years.
The School in Brief:
· 1086 pupils aged from 3-18
· Three form entry throughout the Primary School
· Modern, purpose-built premises just minutes by car from the centre of Alicante and only 10 minutes from the airport
· Excellent (I)GCSE and A Level results, well above UK national averages and in the top 200 UK schools
· Member of COBIS , ISC and NABSS
· Achieved ´Excellent in Every Category´ rating from ISI (2015)
· Excellent CPD provision and potential for career development and advancement.
· Part of the King's Group of Schools (Madrid, Murcia, Alicante, Elche, Franckfurt, Latvia, Panama and the UK)
The profile
· Substantial experience in Early Years
· Native level English speaker and UK-trained teacher Native level English speaker and UK-trained teacher
· Excellent working knowledge of the English National Curriculum and recent developments
· An inspiring and dedicated teacher who believes in inclusive Quality First Teaching and the importance of supporting and developing the whole child
· An experienced teacher who can deliver consistently good and outstanding lessons
· A teacher who is knowledgeable, organised - a good communicator with the ability to take over a class part way through the year, continue and propel their learning momentum
· A strong team player, willing to work collegiately for the best possible pupil outcomes
· A reflective practitioner with a keen interest in personal and professional development along with an interest in participating in CPD and peer learning programmes
· Proficient user of IT for teaching, learning and organisation.
· A strong understanding and commitment to pastoral care and the crucial role it plays in every child's development
· Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school
· Candidates with only TEFL qualifications will not fit our qualification criteria
To take advantage of this exciting opportunity to join the Academic Teaching team at a King's Group School in Spain, please complete and send the application pack, available at http://www.kingscollegeschools.org/vacancies/alicante
The closing date for applications is 3rd December 2018.
The start date is to be finalised and will be by mutual agreement.
King's Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS process.
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About King's College School Alicante
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
King’s College Alicante is a highly successful, non-selective, co-educational day school located on the coast near the city of Alicante. Our educational philosophy is very much rooted in the principles of quality first teaching and we are focused on ensuring the best possible outcomes and experiences for all pupils, regardless of their ability or entry point. We expect all teachers who join us to have the same passion for holistic education as we do, and to share in our desire to deliver individualised and transformative learning opportunities to all pupils under our care.
King's College Alicante is an outstanding school, as determined by the UK Government via their BSO inspection framework. As such we demand high standards from all members of the community. Expectations of performance and commitment are high, but the rewards are many, not least the opportunity to focus on your craft and teach enthusiastic, committed pupils who are positive about their learning and get on with the task at hand. Without exception, our school is filled with happy pupils who love coming to school and love learning! We are very proud of the ethos we have developed at KCA and of the family atmosphere we have managed to maintain, despite growing to the large school of almost 1300 pupils that we are today.
Our school:
Holistic education
KCA strongly believes in providing a well-rounded, holistic education that is not just focused on academic success. We also believe it is our responsibility to help grow the next generation of global citizens who have the emotional intelligence, and life skills, to take their rightful place in the world. A focus on extracurricular activities, as well as opportunities in sports and the performing arts, are central to our ethos.
Inclusive and caring
We are a highly inclusive community of learners and educators who strive to ensure the best outcomes for all our pupils. Our student population comprises over 58 nationalities making it a truly diverse community where children thrive, make friends easily and are able to be themselves. We are very proud of the warm, welcoming and supportive environment that means new pupils quickly settle into school, make long-lasting friendships and enjoy their learning experiences.
Focuses on academic success
We celebrate achievement and aim for the highest academic standards: our former A level, and now IB diploma graduates, have entered top universities worldwide including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and almost every top-50 university in the UK.. This reflects strong academic and guidance programmes and high quality teaching and pastoral care. We are proud of our position as one of the top performing schools of the 113 that make up the Inspired Education Group and our first set of IBDP results, published in July 2024, were testament to the total commitment of our teachers and student body to achieve the best they possibly can.
Build a career with Inspired Education
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Specialist-led, extracurricular activities and exchange programmes are woven into the fabric of Inspired's approach to schooling, resulting in a well-rounded, diverse student population of engaged, active learners who confidently apply their wide-ranging skills within a global context.
Students benefit from a robust, holistic, international curriculum formed around the Inspired three pillars of modern education: academic excellence, sports, and performing & creative arts, with dedicated, highly qualified teachers who demonstrate Inspired's exemplary methodology. In the application of a student-centred teaching model, Inspired schools achieve outstanding examination results and, importantly, nurture happy, multi-skilled individuals who have faith in their abilities. Inspired students are empowered to fulfil their potential and are fully equipped to thrive in a modern world.
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with over 80 premium private schools spanning six continents providing premium education to over 70,000 students ensuring they all receive a first-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
We offer you the chance to work/live in an exciting new location, collaborate with passionate educators, develop your skills, and grow in a role that inspires you.
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