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MYP Integrated humanities teacher

MYP Integrated humanities teacher

Sotogrande International School

Sotogrande International School

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/09/2019
Apply by:
31 March 2019

Job overview

Are you an innovative, creative and dedicated teacher? 

Do you want autonomy to teach your students in the best ways possible?

Sotogrande International School is for you!

The School: Situated on a spacious, leafy campus with impressive facilities, Sotogrande International School is a growing IB World day and boarding school offering the IB programmes throughout from PYP in our Primary School, to MYP in our Middle School and through to the IB Diploma in our Upper School.  Now in its 40th year, the school has grown steadily and enjoys a strong reputation for quality education in Spain. The student body will grow to over 1000 students by September 2019.  

We are currently full in a number of year groups and have waiting lists. We have over 130 students studying the IB Diploma Programme in our Upper School, where academic standards are high.  

The most recently graduated cohort scored an average IB Diploma score of 34 points, with 15% achieving 40 points or more, which we are really proud of considering we are non-selective. We are not however, just an academically focused school.  Our drive is to educate the whole child and support students to explore their own gifts and talents, helping them to find their passions and purpose in life.

In our recent programme visit from the Council of International Schools (CIS), the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), we were praised on our teaching and learning, our student engagement, our teacher wellbeing and energy, our leadership and vision.

What are we looking for?

 Applicants that share our vision of education, which includes collaborating with the development and delivery of interdisciplinary units that transcend subject boundaries, following a pedagogy that embraces concept based inquiry learning and to help promote the IB learner profile.

 A teacher that develop units of inquiry that allow students to transfer knowledge and skills, consider multiple perspectives to complex issues and to become active problem solvers through taking action.

 A recognized teaching qualification and degree are essential. It would also be advantageous if the applicant has IB Diploma experience for group 3 subjects and possibly experience with delivering TOK though not essential

 The successful candidate should be able to use technology to enhance the learning experience. A commitment to differentiation, assessment for learning and higher order thinking and questioning is key. Furthermore, the successful candidate will have a confidence in the use and implementation of virtual learning platforms to inform students of progress, targets and to maintain close, regular contact with parents/guardians.

 A teacher with an energetic, flexible, positive, creative and innovative style who go above and beyond to make the learning experience for the student truly inspirational-

 An imperative commitment to personalized learning in the classroom, as is a belief in continual self-improvement. 

 As an Apple Distinguished School, a commitment to using IT within the classroom is essential. Experiential learning and global citizenship are both core to our philosophy and, along with service learning, these elements drive our curriculum.

In return we offer 

• Meals during term time. 

• Full time and fixed term contract, starting in September 2019.

• Life insurance coverage.  

• Contribution to EU pension.

• Access to state healthcare.

• Help with relocation.

• Professional development at the school is well supported completed by a strong internal support programme.

Applicants are encouraged, in their letter of application, to highlight how they might enhance our thriving boarding, extra-curricular, service and global citizenship programmes as we are a high-energy school with an extensive extracurricular programme, including our own student led NGO, The Kindred Project.

If you want to make a difference to the education of students and thrive on making a positive impact, we want to hear from you.

If you are interested, please send a CV, letter of application and statement of your philosophy of education with the application

Initial interviews will be completed through Skype. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend an interview session in Sotogrande at a date to be confirmed, prior to the final decision being taken.  For more details and additional vacancies, please see our website www.sis.ac

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that Sotogrande International School takes safeguarding very seriously. There is a rigorous process involved as part of recruitment. If you are the successful candidate police clearance will be required for all countries of employment and 2 references will be requested previously to be contracted.

About Sotogrande International School

Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group

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Sotogrande International School is a community of learners that has at its core the SIS Values. These values shape our behaviour, inform our decision-making and provide a focus for all our actions. Members of our community are encouraged to open their hearts and minds to the joy of learning, to discover their strengths, identify their passions and develop outstanding learning skills. Our school philosophy is to open minds, create magic and use education as a force for good in the world. Our school mission is to enable and empower children to be the best they can be.

Our school:

  • Focuses on the whole person

SIS has a philosophy of student-focused, inquiry-based, multi-disciplinary, integrated learning. We believe in developing an enduring love of learning, based on the attitudes and attributes of the SIS Values.

  • Offers a rich cultural diversity

SIS has a rich curricular and co-curricular programme of intercultural activities, events and exchanges that are designed to develop a deep understanding of what it means to be a global citizen. We aim to instil an intercultural and environmental responsibility and a commitment to global solidarity and community service.

  • Focuses on academic success

We celebrate achievement and aim for the highest academic standards: our IB diploma graduates have entered top universities worldwide. This reflects strong academic and guidance programmes and high quality teaching and pastoral care. This year we achieved recognition for being a top 75 Global IB school, were number 13th in the EU and the 2nd best school in Spain and we are non selective!

  • Provides outstanding facilities for learning

Our purpose-built, high technology campus reflects our commitment to collaborative learning, designed to meet the needs of young adults entering a global 21st century society.

Founded in 1978, SIS is a leading international, co-educational day and boarding school. We are an all-through IB school offering the PYP, MYP and Diploma programmes. We are an inclusive community offering English language and special educational needs support throughout the school where required. Sotogrande International School launched its new San Roque Campus in September 2013. A beautiful second campus that acts as a home for the school's boarding students. This new addition to the school is a result of increased demand for boarding places from around the world.

SIS is fully accredited by CIS and NEASC. Our programme is fully convalidated by the Spanish Ministry of Education, allowing our IB diploma graduates direct access to Spanish universities as well as those in the UK and the USA. This unique combination provides independent, external assurance of the quality of education at SIS.  In addition, the school's own NGO operates from the main campus and offers all our students the opportunities for active leadership and service learning, both in the local community and in the wider world.

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.

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