Primary teacher with some flexibility as to year group
The British School of Alzira
Spain
- € 24 850 - € 26 350 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2023
- Apply by:
- 3 April 2023
Job overview
Primary school teachers are responsible for all tasks associated with planning, teaching and assessing pupils. They develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the curriculum objectives. These plans respond to the specific needs of the pupils in their class. Teachers facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with pupils. Teachers are responsible for ensuring the learning environment and the organisation of classroom resources are organised to promote effective teaching and learning.
Teachers foster appropriate social abilities to enable optimum development of all pupils according to their age and abilities. Teachers assess and record progress following the school assessment policy and at any time have a clear understanding of the attainment of the pupils in their class. Teachers provide connections to pupils’ earlier learning and plan to develop pupils through engaging and relevant learning opportunities.
Tasks included in those of primary school teacher include the following:
∙ Teaching across all áreas of the primary school curriculum
∙ Taking responsibility for the progress of a class of primary age pupils and ensuring that all children are able to reach their maximum potential;
∙ Organising the classroom, corridors and learning resources to create a positive and engaging learning environment;
∙ Planning and delivering lessons that respond to the needs of the pupils within the class both in terms of ability and any additional specific needs;
∙ Maintaining discipline across the whole school;
∙ Marking work in a detailed and timely manner to provide constructive feedback that supports pupil development;
∙ Assessing pupils progress accurately and honestly to provide a clear indication of pupil attainment;
∙ Providing feedback to parents on pupil progress and behaviour both in formal termly meetings and informally through tutorias as required;
∙ Discussing the aims of the year with parents in an introductory meeting;
∙ Being prepared to coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum and supporting colleagues within this area;
∙ Working effectively with colleagues for the benefit of all pupils;
∙ Staying up to date with changes and developments in British education, including any developments within the statutory curriculum requirements;
∙ Taking part in school events and activities that may include occasional evenings and weekends;
∙ Primary teachers are also required to possess personal skills including:
∙ Ability to relate to children and their families;
∙ A keen desire to help all children fulfill their potential;
∙ Willing to act as a learner as well as a teacher;
∙ Problem-solving skills;
∙ Excellent personal levels of literacy and numeracy;
∙ High level of planning and organisational skills;
∙ Prepared to give up time outside of the school day when necessary for the pupils in their charge.
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About The British School of Alzira
- The British School of Alzira
- Carretera Alzira a Tavernes, km11 La Barraca de Aguas Vivas
- Valencia
- 46792
- Spain
British School Alzira/Xativa/Gandia is a family of British schools in the Valencia region of Spain offering a high quality British education to students of all nationalities.
Our three excellent schools are co-educational and teach the British National Curriculum.
We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and NQTs.
Applications from teaching couples are also warmly invited.
In order to work in our school it is important that applicants have the right to work in Spain. Most commonly applicants are already resident in Spain or have an EU passport, including Ireland. Applicants with a British passport are not automatically eligible to work in Spain.
We ask that you have:
- Enthusiasm and high expectations for all pupils;
- An excellent knowledge of the curriculum and an ability to focus children on their learning by delivering engaging lessons;
- A B.Ed., P.G.C.E or equivalent;
- English as a first language. (There is no requirement for our teachers to speak Spanish.)
In return we offer a successful and caring school with children who are positive, eager to learn, have excellent standards of behaviour and supportive parents.
OUR SCHOOLS
Teachers in our schools work together to provide an exceptional standard of British education to our students enabling them to succeed and develop their education in universities in the United Kingdom, Spain and elsewhere in the world. Our schools are independent and co-educational centres.
British School Alzira opened in September 1997. It is situated in a stunning mountain location surrounded by orange groves, 40km to the south of Valencia, with an educational environment second to none.
British School Xativa opened in September 2009. Set in extensive grounds beneath the historic castle of Xativa it provides a modern and spacious learning environment.
British School Gandia, opened in September 2015, currently provides education from Pre-Nursery through to Year 8. Set in the coastal resort of Gandia, the school is growing rapidly.
On site facilities in all our schools include a library, tennis courts, swimming pools, an ICT suite, ballet room, indoor PE area, laboratories and shaded outdoor play areas.
Our full time psychology team including three educational psychologists, a speech therapist and a careers advisor work in both our schools to support pupils and teachers. They are also available to give advice to parents about any problems that may arise.
Staff work together across the three schools to provide a consistent learning experience for our pupils.
OUR MOST IMPORTANT ASSET – OUR STAFF
All teachers are offered a full-time permanent contract from day one of working in our schools.
We have our own internal pay structure with a competitive salary for teachers in Spain. In addition, we have an incremental system that enables teachers who remain with us to receive an increased salary each year.
Benefits for teachers include free education fees for children, an annual flight allowance, work based private medical insurance and beneficial rates at a number of local businesses including opticians and dentists.
We also support teaching staff with all aspects of relocation. This includes a pastoral care administrator to register our teachers within the Spanish social security and health system. This person deals with all aspects of relocation including finding accommodation and supporting teachers in any aspect of their life here in Spain.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please apply by using sending CV and covering letter to aplications@colegiosbritanicos.com
INTERVIEW PROCEDURE
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview with interviews taking place throughout the recruitment process.
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