Teacher of Physics

Are you a fully qualified, inspirational, and highly motivated Teacher of Physics, seeking a new opportunity at a successful and growing international school? If so, you will be interested in this exciting opportunity to join our established and respected International school in Mallorca, from September 2019 or earlier (if able).

About the School

Baleares International College (BIC) https://balearesint.net/campuses/sa-porassa-campus is the largest British Curriculum school in Mallorca, providing education based on the English National Curriculum to over 460 students (from 3 to 18 years) in Sa Porrassa, a very accessible but beautiful rural area adjacent to the south west coast of Mallorca.  We are accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education based upon inspection and recommendation by the British Council and are a founding member of the National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS).  The school is also a member of COBIS, the Council of British International Schools.

About the Opportunity

The School is seeking to appoint a well -qualified and experienced Physics teacher with effect from September 1st, 2019, or earlier depending upon availability. The post will specialise in Key Stage 3 to 5 and deliver the Edexcel International GCSE and A Level.

BIC Teachers are responsible for delivering high quality learning in an organised, happy and safe environment.  They work together with primary teaching colleagues in medium and short-term planning, target setting and monitoring to ensure challenge and the very best possible progress for every pupil.  They participate in the broader life of the school, enriching the learning experience for students at BIC.  You should value and celebrate achievements of all individuals, working as part of a strong team to develop a constructive & supportive learning environment.

Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead by example, possessing excellent IT, organisational and communication skills.

You should;

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner adapting teaching styles to suit all groups of learners, ensuring planning of work is appropriately differentiated and impact assessed;
• Use assessment to set clear targets for improvement of pupils’ achievement and monitor pupils’ progress towards those targets;
• Secure a good standard of behaviour for learning within the classroom through establishing appropriate rules and high expectations which pupils respect,
• Support and plan for pupils’ needs and evaluate your own teaching critically to improve effectiveness, encouraging children’s initiative, creativity, responsibilities and independence.

As an English school specialising in the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred.  For more information please refer to the separate Job Description and Person Specification.

Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School

Orbital Education focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It’s an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Russia, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe.  Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:

• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide
• Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.
• Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.

Living and Working in Mallorca:

As a relaxed, friendly and cosmopolitan island, working in Mallorca has many benefits.  From the beautiful beaches and coves spread across its 550km coastline, to the majestic world heritage Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, the splendid landscape means you are never far from the mountains or sea.  The international city of Palma de Mallorca is also close by, one of Spain’s major cities, steeped in history, wonderful architecture, shops and restaurants.

Applications should be made by e-mail and include a completed application form (downloadable from https://orbitaled.com/files/BIC-Job-Application-Form-002.pdf), covering letter addressed to Mr. Giles, Principal, along with a colour photograph. An updated CV can also be sent.  Your application should include the details of two referees, one of whom should be your most recent employer.

Please detail on your application whether you are available for an immediate or August/September 2019 start.

Interested applicants should review the job profile and person specification, and ensure their covering letter highlights how their experience, knowledge and skills match those of the ideal candidate.

Applications should be sent to: applications@balearesint.net

Closing date for applications is 10th February 2019

The school reserves the right to appoint before this deadline if the right candidate is found. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone/skype for a brief conversation with Mr. Duncan Giles, Principal.  Final interviews will be held on or before w/c 4th March 2019 If you have not been contacted before this time please assume that, on this occasion your application has not been shortlisted.

Baleares International College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its staff and stakeholders to share this commitment. As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO https://www.acro.police.uk/icpc/ (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.