Primary Class Teacher – KS1/KS2
Alegra School
Spain
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 March 2025
Job overview
Primary Class Teacher – KS1/KS2
Alegra British School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher to join our vibrant Primary team.
Situated in Madrid, Alegra British and International School is a private educational institution catering for pupils aged 3-18. In the Early Years and Primary stages, we follow the British National Curriculum. The school is accredited by NABSS and is a recognised Cambridge University examination centre. For Secondary and Baccalaureate students, we adopt the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, offering both the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). This distinctive combination of educational frameworks provides pupils with a robust foundation for academic success and personal development.
Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of academic excellence while nurturing each pupil’s individual talents. We aim to instil intellectual curiosity, thoughtfulness, humility, and a love of lifelong learning. Rooted in Catholic doctrine and Christian values, we offer a holistic education with personal guidance to help pupils develop a transcendent vision of life.
Candidate Requirements
To be considered for this role, candidates must have:
- Relevant qualifications from a UK university (e.g. PGCE, PGDE, or BA(Hons) with QTS).
- A strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence.
- Previous employers references may be provided.
- The ideal candidate will also:
- Be an exceptional teacher with a passion for creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences.
- Set high expectations for teaching, learning and behaviour.
- Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Embrace, respect and uphold the school’s ethos.
What Alegra Offers
By joining Alegra, you will benefit from:
- A supportive and committed team.
- A positive and encouraging working environment.
- A permanent contract from the start date.
- Tailored professional development and training opportunities.
- Clear pathways for career progression within our growing school.
- A well balanced timetable with enough time for PPA.
- Complimentary meals during working hours and access to a school bus service from various locations in the city centre.
- Support with legal requirements, including assistance with the post-Brexit visa process for working in Spain.
This position offers several benefits, including:
- Food supplied by the school
- School buses to many points in Madrid
- A competitive salary
- A very welcoming working atmosphere
- Continuous Professional Development and specific teaching training
- Possibility of developing Middle Management responsibilities, such as Subject Leader or Head of Year
To apply for this position, please submit a covering letter and an up-to-date CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. Applications should be sent via email to maria.alvarezdetoledo@colegioalegra.es. The closing date for applications is the 5th March 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview, which may include a teaching demonstration if the applicant is in Madrid. If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact maria.alvarezdetoledo@colegioalegra.es.
About Alegra School
Alegra British & International School is an independent/private British and International school in Madrid for pupils aged 3 – 18. The Early Year and Primary stages follow the British National Curriculum (3 – 11). From age 11 – 18, students follow the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme of study.
The school strives to deliver the highest standards of academic excellence, to help each student find their innate talents, developing the knowledge, attitudes and skills for life-long learning. We help to establish those values and aspirations that will allow them to act with intellectual curiosity, thoughtfulness and humanity.
Alegra is founded on the Catholic doctrine and Christian values and throughout their life at school, students receive personal support with a transcendent vision of life. It follows the UK National Curriculum both in Infants and Primary stage. The school is accredited by The British Council and is a Cambridge University examination centre. At Secondary and Baccalaureate level, the school has implemented the International Baccalaureate, IB, programs. In Secondary, it follows the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) and in Baccalaureate the Diploma Program (DP). The school is an authorized IB World school.
Headmistress
Vicky Muller
Values and vision
The education offered at Alegra school, in human, academic, cultural, spiritual and esthetic terms – is aimed at the whole person and is based on a transcendental vision of human existence.
Alegra school offers its students a personalized education. The school believes that education is primarily the responsibility of parents and therefore has pledged to work in close collaboration with students’ families. In the school’s academic model, subject content and skills go hand in hand. In addition to consistent quality teaching of core subjects, the school places great importance not only on mathematics and the humanities, but also, throughout school life, on music, games, and artistic expression. Alegra is also founded on a transcendental vision of human existence and follows the Catholic doctrine is a pillar for the education of our students.
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