Secondary Deputy Head in Charge of Pastoral Care

British College La Cañada is a dynamic school in the heart of Valencia offering a British education for students from primary through to 6th form. The school has the prestigious international BSO accreditation and the secondary department has recently been judged by inspectors from The National Association of British Schools in Spain, as having an excellent vision for success. 

Post

Secondary Deputy Head in Charge of Pastoral Care

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational and resilient Pastoral lead with a proven track record of achieving high pastoral standards. The candidate must have excellent ability to support students in a wide variety of pastoral issues and with enforcing a positive behavioural management system.

Essential:

• have a degree from a British University (B.Ed, BA Hons with QTS or PGCE);
• be a native level speaker of English; 
• have a minimum of 3 years teaching in a Secondary school; 
• have experience of teaching ideally the National Curriculum in England/Wales (applicants with experience of teaching the curriculum in Scotland or Northern Ireland are welcome to apply);
• have high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour; 
• demonstrate extensive experience and knowledge of pastoral care;
• have experience of supervising a pastoral team;
• Have a good level of Spanish

We have high expectations for all staff and pupils and aim to create a happy and inspiring environment, in order for our young learners to reach their full potential.

Our school

This academic year, the secondary school has grown in size and we now have more than 300 pupils across Years 7-13. In KS3 students follow the British national Curriculum, moving on to study International GCSEs and finally having direct access to universities worldwide as a result of studying 4 A Levels. 

The school follows the British Curriculum, with an interest in providing a holistic approach to teaching, alongside teaching the main parts of the Spanish curriculum. The school is a member of NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) and BSO (British Schools Overseas). For further information please visit our website, our Facebook/Instagram page or contact any queries by email.

Contracts are permanent and teachers work from September to June, enjoying a long summer break in July and August. Members of the senior management team work the first 2 weeks of July to organise the following academic year.

Please see the attached information pack for more information about our school and the job description.

Application Process

Via the link below, applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae (with names of referees) and a letter of application outlining how their experience and vision will impact on our school.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to attend an online interview.

British College La Cañada is committed to the safeguarding and protection of its pupils, therefore all successful candidates will be expected to provide a recent DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check prior to employment.