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Secondary Physics Teacher

Secondary Physics Teacher

Cambridge House British International School

Spain

  • €28,000 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
12 June 2023

Job overview

Cambridge House British International School is a highly distinguished British international school and was the first in Spain to gain both BSO (British School Overseas) and NABSS (National Association for British Schools in Spain) accreditation. 

Founded more than 30 years ago in Valencia (East Spain), this progressive school with strong family values and delivering the English National Curriculum now has 1,700 students and has evolved to meet the needs of modern learners. Students aged three to 18 attend the school and follow the National English Early Years Framework and the English National Curriculum. Year 12 and 13 students take A-levels and gain accreditation for the Spanish Baccalaureate and can also choose to follow a Higher National Diploma (HND) route, providing vocational pathways. For details about our school please visit our website www.cambridgehouse.es

We wish to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic specialist teacher of Physics and Science to our successful and expanding school. The successful applicant will be able to teach across the secondary age and ability range (KS3 science and KS4 physics). We are looking for someone to join an experienced and successful secondary team who has a passion for developing high quality teaching and learning which ensures excellent student progress and engagement.

The school is a proud member of Globeducate, one of the world´s leading K12 education groups with 55+ premium bilingual and international schools. Globeducate is a dynamic, progressive global education group developing young people and the minds of tomorrow - those who we will prepare to be global citizens who can shape the world. We are forward-thinking and innovative as a group, and we strive towards educational excellence from the youngest children to our graduating year groups. 

Our approach to building teams is careful and intuitive. We know how crucial our teachers and support staff are not only in inspiring and developing our students but also in building confidence and a love of learning in our teams as well.


REQUIREMENTS: 

• A first degree in Physics or a relevant science degree.

• A P.G.C.E. or equivalent Teacher Education qualification.

• Proficient level of English (Mother tongue / C2)

• A clear philosophy on student achievement.

• An ability to challenge all students to achieve excellent progress, appropriate to their needs.

• An ability to contribute meaningfully to the pastoral welfare of students in your care.

• An up to date knowledge of current educational developments.

• Desirable to teach Chemistry and Biology in IGCSE.

• Desirable experience in teaching A-levels.


SUBJECT TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead by example to uphold the school’s mission statement and promote the school’s values of: CURIOSITY, KINDNESS, ENTHUSIASM, COMMUNITY SPIRIT & PERSEVERANCE

• Assist in the planning, preparing and delivering of departmental schemes of work in accordance with the National Curriculum and with students’ needs and interests.

• Create an effective and stimulating learning environment.

• Mark, test, assess and record in line with school and department policy.

• Use progress data to inform subject planning.

• Complete end of term reports in line with school policy.

• Liaise with SLT regarding any problems or concerns over individual students.

• Enforce the school rules in the classroom, the school building and the playground.

• Meet regularly with parents to discuss pupil progress.

• Attend two Saturday morning parent events as well as parent evenings during the year.

• Attend and participate in weekly meetings (Mondays 4.30pm and Thursdays 9.00am).

• Keep abreast of developments within your subject area.

• Undertake all other reasonable duties as requested by the Senior Leadership and Management Team.


WHAT WE OFFER:

• Full time

• Permanent Contract

• A flexible performance incentive scheme which allows staff to earn substantially more than the standard teaching salary 

• An extended two-month summer holiday period, subject to individual working conditions. Teachers who opt to work during the month of July will receive increased financial benefits. 

• A free lunch every day

• Free school places for each teacher’s children, which includes registration costs, insurance, class materials and a free lunch for the first child.

• Optional contributory private pension plan with additional payments towards the plan made by the school and linked to the flexible financial benefits scheme.

• Optional subsidised private medical insurance which covers general illness and dentistry.

• On-site welfare advice and support and help with banking arrangements.

• Fuel and travel contributions in support of school initiatives.

• Excellent career and staff development opportunities.

• Periods of sponsored leave.

• A caring and supportive Senior and Middle Leadership Team with a mission “to do what is right” and to offer individualised support to all members of staff.


At Globeducate we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair work environment. We are proud to create a company culture that offers equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, culture, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity and age. We actively work on the integration of people with different abilities, encourage equal access to employment, and ensure that all employees have the same opportunities for professional growth and development. If you share our values and you believe in the importance of diversity in all its aspects and gender equality in the workplace, we hope you will join our team.

https://www.globeducate.com

About Cambridge House British International School

+34 63 905 019

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For over thirty-five years, Cambridge House has offered an excellent education to Spanish and international students. Our aim is to create a stimulating, warm, caring “home” environment, and we aim to ensure that all our students develop their full potential regardless of their natural ability. The majority of our students start at Cambridge House at the age of three.

There are waiting lists for entry at all levels of Primary and Secondary, and students wishing to join our school after Early Years are assessed to ensure that the school is suitable for the student.

We aim to equip students leaving Cambridge House at the end of their studies with the necessary qualifications to have the best possible choices. The school follows the English educational system, giving our students the possibility of studying at universities in the UK, Spain or elsewhere. In Years 12 and 13 we offer a wide range of courses, including five languages, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (pure and applied), Biology, Technical Drawing, Social Sciences, History, History of Art, Geography, Literature, ICT studies, Economics and Business Studies.

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