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Secondary Teacher of Physics to A Level

Secondary Teacher of Physics to A Level

King's College School Alicante

Spain

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
August 2019
Apply by:
19 December 2018

Job overview

 King's College, The British School of Alicante, one of the most sought after British Schools in Spain, is seeking to appoint an inspiring, committed and passionate professional to teach Physics up to and including A Level and to contribute to sustaining the “excellent in every category” outcome as assessed by BSO in our last inspection report.  The successful applicant may also be expected to teach General Science to KS3 pupils.  The position is advertised for a late August start.

Candidates with suitable experience or potential to take on an additional position of responsibility are encouraged to make this clear via their application as opportunities for leadership may arise.

The School in Brief

  • 1086 pupils aged from 3-18 
  • Three/Four form entry throughout the Secondary School
  • Modern, purpose-built premises just minutes by car from the centre of Alicante and only 10 minutes from the airport
  • Newly refurbished and extended science laboratories with experienced lab technician
  • 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, Frankfurt, Latvia, Panama and the UK)

The successful candidate will:

 

  • be an inspiring, creative and passionate teacher whose practice is rooted in Quality First Teaching and will share our belief in the importance of supporting and developing the whole child.
  • have experience of successfully teaching Physics to both GCSE and A Level and will be able to demonstrate the value they have added to the outcomes of pupils under their care.
  • be excited by the prospect of working for a school judged under the BSO framework to be “outstanding in all areas” and explain what they can bring to that environment.
  • be committed to working collaboratively with pupils, parents and peers to achieve the best pupil outcomes possible.
  • be able to adapt teaching methods to support and drive the progress of pupils whose first language may not be English.
  • be a dedicated team player, with a “can-do” attitude who contributes positively to the general working environment and have an eagerness to contribute to the wider life of the school.
  • be a reflective practitioner with a keen interest in their own personal and professional development and an enthusiasm for participating in CPD and peer learning opportunities.
  • be fluent in English and demonstrate highly articulate spoken, written & technical language.
  • share our strong pastoral ethos and be able to demonstrate a commitment to pastoral care and the crucial role all staff play in developing the “whole” child. 
  • support the King’s Group Digital Learning programme by being a Google Certified Educator, or be willing to become one within the first twelve months of employment.

For this position, candidates with only TEFL qualifications will not fit our qualification criteria

To take advantage of this exciting opportunity to join the teaching team at a King's Group School in Spain, please complete and send the application pack, available to complete online at http://www.kingscollegeschools.org/vacancies/alicante 

The closing date for applications is 19th December2018.  

 First round telephone or Skype interviews will take place on a rolling basis.  Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in Birmingham, UK w/c 14th January 2019.  Should an exceptional candidate by identified we reserve the right to appoint at any stage in the process. 

To find out more about King’s Group, please visit http://kingsgroup.org/ 

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 all appropriate checks to ensure the safeguarding of our pupils.

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About King's College School Alicante

Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group

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.

Please visit our careers site for further information and to see our latest opportunities - https://careers.inspirededu.com/

King's College Alicante

King's College Alicante is dedicated to providing an education of the highest quality for our students. Children are encouraged to do their best at whatever they attempt, and to achieve their full potential in all areas. Our staff set the very highest standards, not only academically, but also in terms of behaviour and social skills.

Our pastoral care provides support and understanding as children progress through the school and meets new challenges. Values such as compassion, respect and friendliness are an integral part of the school’s ethos. Clear boundaries and simple rules help make BSA a happy and safe place to learn. We expect our children to work hard, but also to enjoy themselves.

A major strength of the school is its rich cultural mix, with students from many different countries. Children learn to make friends and mix with people from a range of countries and cultural backgrounds.

The importance of the English language to your child’s future cannot be underestimated. The school the ideal place to provide the very best preparation for life in a rapidly changing, increasingly multi-cultural world.

The school opened in 2001 as part of the British Council and was subsequently taken over by a group of founding parents. King´s Group became involved with the school in 2003 in an advisory and regulatory context, and the school became a full member of the King´s Group in 2010.

The school is three form entry in the Early Years and Primary, moving into Secondary where there are 3 (4 in some year group) form cohorts. The school is very popular and has a growing reputation internationally. The overall roll is close to capacity with waiting lists for several year groups. The NOR is over 1120.

This past 2019, the school was rated "Oustanding" in every category in the BSO Inspection.

School Curriculum

King’s College offers a British curriculum alongside, for Spanish pupils, obligatory parts of the Spanish curriculum. As well as a full range of National Curriculum subjects, pupils from Year 1 also study Spanish Language, with the addition of Valencian, Spanish and Geography from Year 2 until Year 11.

The Early Years Department, consisting of Nursery and Reception, follows the EYFS curriculum. The National Curriculum is taught throughout Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. In Key Stage 4 pupils study for I/GCSEs, and go on to study for A Levels in Years 12 and 13. Those pupils who wish to go on to higher education in Spain follow an additional programme of Complementary Studies in Spanish, to fully prepare them for courses at Spanish universities.

Music, Drama and Dance form an important part of the extra-curricular programme and throughout the school year there are shows, recitals   and concerts. Our Musical Productions are highly acclaimed in the area.

Sports play an integral role at the school and pupils are encouraged to take part in tournaments and local competitive events, in addition to their normal PE classes. Several of our pupils hold ´elite sportsman´status  in a variety of disciplines and some have received full Sports Colours for their achievements.

Our Staff

All National Curriculum teachers at King’s College schools are native British and/or British trained. We hire teachers who are passionate about their subject, who take pleasure in seeing their pupils develop and who are dedicated in their role. We also employ highly qualified native language specialists and a range of Classroom Assistants and Erasmus students.High priority is afforded to keeping teaching staff up to date with UK educational developments, through training sessions, extensive CPD opportunities and an annual Professional Development Conference  .

Our Pupils

Our pupils are expected to work hard, take academia very seriously, and strive for their best results. They are also expected to play a full role in the life of the school available to them, taking advantage of the wide range of activities, particularly in the fields of performing arts and sports.

The school has a thriving and competitive House system, and pupils are encouraged to get involved in the many house competitions during the year, which include academic and sport activities, as well as public performances.

Many pupils travel to school on one of our (award winning) school buses, some have long journeys. This makes it all the more important that we work hard to provide a warm and welcoming environment for our pupils and their families.

Academic Results

At King’s College Alicante, we take pride in all our pupils´ achievements. The end result of what we do in school daily, is to prepare children to become confident and able young adults, most of whom go onto further success at university and in the wider world. Our results at GCSE and A Level are consistently well above UK national standards.

University Destinations

The school has a very experienced Careers and University entrance Advisory team which offers pupils extensive help and advice when applying for Higher Education, whether in the UK or in the rest of the world.    For a full breakdown of our most recent University Destinations, please visit our website:  http://alicante.kingscollegeschools.org/academic/university-destinations/

Our Facilities

The school has modern, purpose built teaching and recreation facilities, and benefits from pleasant outdoor grounds, including an artificial grass football pitch. There is a separate wing and playground for Early Years, and the Primary and Secondary departments each have their own wings of the main buildings.

As the school is growing in pupil numbers, it is constantly being refurbished. Recent improvements include 10 new classrooms, 6th form study facilities, a multi-purpose hall, an Art studio, a primary library and second music room.

The school is very popular with local Spanish families and has a sizeable minority of other European nationalities including British.

Our Partnerships

The school is inspected by ISI (independent Schools Inspectorate)  regulated by OFSTED (the Office for Standards in Education) and the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). By virtue of its full British Inspection and Accreditation (rated ´Excellent in every category´) the Spanish Ministry of Education has authorised King’s College Alicante as a British School in Spain.

The school is an official examination centre for the University of Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (I.G.C.S.E.) examinations, and for the Edexcel/AQA/Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (G.C.E. “A” Level) examinations as well as the regional centre for University of London Post Graduate exam centre.

King’s College Alicante is a member of: COBIS (Council of British International Schools) and NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain)

Safeguarding Children

King´s College Alicante  is committed to the safe keeping, protection and nurturing of children, with respect for their wishes and feelings. We will therefore:

  • Establish and maintain an environment where children feel safe and secure,      are encouraged to talk, and are listened to.
  • Ensure adults are appropriately trained in good practice and follow clear guidelines of conduct with children and other adults.
  • Develop our safer recruitment practice in checking the suitability of adults and volunteers to work with children in line with our Safer      Recruitment Policy.
  • Include opportunities in the PSHEEC  curriculum for children to develop the skills they need to recognize and stay safe from abuse, and to understand the appropriate behaviour that relatives, friends, and strangers may demonstrate towards children.
  • Ensure children receive guidance on how they can deal with the behaviour of others that gives them cause for concern and know that there are adults in the school whom they can approach if they are worried.
  • Clarify the procedures for identifying and reporting cases or suspected cases of abuse or neglect.
  • Support pupils who have been abused/neglected in accordance with an agreed child protection plan.
  • Enable parents to recognize that the school is a caring establishment where they too can seek support and advice in matters relating to safeguarding children.

Other Useful Links

If you would like to learn more about our Group or our schools, we would encourage you to visit:

www.kingsgroup.org

www.kingscollegeschools.org

http://alicante.kingscollegeschools.org/    

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