Teacher of FRENCH & EAL - Thames British School Madrid
Thames British School Madrid
Calle el Barbero de Sevilla 16, 28222 Majadahonda, Madrid
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 28/08/2023
- Apply by:
- 30 June 2023
Job overview
Thames British School in Madrid prides itself on providing its students with the highest level of education and a wide range of opportunities for personal development. Our students are prepared for the challenges of the 21st century, with skills, understanding and ultimately, universally recognised certificates that open doors to the best universities in the world.
Thames British School Madrid is located on the outskirts of Madrid. With its brand new building, it is one of the most modern international schools in Madrid. We are currently in our 10th year with students from Early Years to KS5, who come from many different countries and cultural backgrounds.
To find out more about our prestigious school the please visit our website - https://thamesbritishschool.es/
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The Role
Due to expansion the Thames British School require a well-qualified and dynamic French & EAL teacher for a full-time post beginning with the new academic year 2023/24 in September.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for the subject and have experience of teaching across the age range of secondary school up to 18 years of age.
The post would suit an experienced practitioner or a newly qualified teacher. Using your passion for teaching, you will inspire and teach students in all Key-staged, including GCSE, A level and potentially the IB Diploma.
IB Training opportunities will be offered to the successful candidate. Ability and willingness to use ICT while you are teaching is preferable. The successful candidate should be a dynamic team member and bring enthusiasm to this post. A willingness to participate in extra-curricular activities is also required.
If you are highly motivated, respond well to a challenge and have excellent communication skills, this could be the job for you.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
We can offer you the opportunity to:
• Live in the capital city of Spain: 15 Spanish cities are recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage Cities. This is more than any other country in the world
• Confident, independent and welcoming pupils
• Well-resourced school with with ongoing PD
• An experienced, committed, friendly and supportive staff
• Small class sizes, the average of class size is 17
• Positive teamwork approach
• Excellent support with relocation
• Very competitive salary
• Family atmosphere
You will have:
• Proven record of good/outstanding teaching
• Experience of teaching the English National curriculum
• An internationally minded outlook
• A creative approach to teaching
• Evidence of high pupil progress and attainment
• Strong team player
Boasting an extremely supportive Human Resources Department who will assist you in all stages in your move to Spain including meeting you from the airport, finding accommodation, registering for a social security number, registering with a doctor, opening a bank account and information on Madrid itself.
If you are interested in living and working in Madrid, becoming part of an outstanding staff team and being at the forefront of UK education internationally, then we would love to hear from you. We offer a relocation package, a comprehensive induction programme and school places for staff with children.
To express your interest, please submit your application. You should include a current CV and a covering letter stating the following:
- Your reasons for being interested in the school
- Your reasons for wanting to live and work in Spain
- A summary of your skills and experience
- The particular qualities you bring to your application
Your application cover letter and CV, should be sent to: cv@thamesbritishschool.es for the attention of Miss Lea Gabbitas, Headteacher.
About Thames British School Madrid
- Thames British School Madrid
- Calle Barbero de Sevilla 16, Roza-Martín, Majadahonda
- Madrid
- 28222
- Spain
River of Education - TBS Madrid
The Thames British School, located in Madrid, prides itself on providing pupils with the highest level of education, and a wide range of opportunities for personal development. Our students are prepared to face 21st century challenges, with skills, understanding and, ultimately, universally recognised certificates that open doors to the finest universities in the world. Our international community of ambitious, highly-qualified teachers, ensures a friendly, culturally tolerant atmosphere within modern, spacious classrooms. As a British school, our educational provision is robust and thoughtful, in accordance with National Curriculum standards for England. Students at Thames British School acquire confidence in developing passions, uncovering latent talents, and overcoming challenges.
Our teachers constitute a highly experienced and educated cohort, a balanced mix of native and fluent English speakers from around the world, allowing students to benefit from a rich fusion of cultural experience. Our staff have, as a minimum, postgraduate studies certificates and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), the majority also having teaching experience gained in a British school, either in the UK or at international schools around the world who follow the British curriculum. Our talented, highly dedicated educators are child-centred in their approach to teaching and learning.
Our Mission
To provide a British Education of the highest quality by using a stimulating, safe and positive learning environment, with high expectations of achievement and behaviour. To provide and maintain an inclusive culture of learning where all children will be challenged in their thinking, to achieve to the best of their abilities and strive to become lifelong learners.
We will empower our pupils to become respected citizens to enable them to make valuable contributions locally, globally and to contribute to our world’s sustainable future.
Our Vision
We envisage an environment where children can build the knowledge and skills they will need in the 21st Century through encouraging them to critically evaluate their experiences within the globally respected curricula of the National Curriculum for England and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Our broad and balanced learning experiences are designed to encourage children to take risks and embrace challenges. We nurture academic and personal growth through empowering individuals to embrace opportunities to reach their full potential as independent thinkers and team players. Our multicultural family atmosphere celebrates diversity for the freedom it gives us to learn from each other.
Our Values
In our atmosphere of trust and safety, we encourage students to reflect and act with respect and confidence. We work toward building the whole person through a combination of academics and life skills.
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