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Secondary Science (Chemistry specialist) to A Level

Secondary Science (Chemistry specialist) to A Level

The British School of Alzira

Alzira, Spain

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
22 February 2019

Job overview

British School Alzira/Xativa is now recruiting for a secondary and 6th form Chemistry specialist to start in September 2019.

OUR SCHOOLS

British School Alzira is an independent, co-educational school situated in a stunning mountain location 40km to the south of Valencia, Spain. With easy access to the Mediterranean coast and Valencia city we provide an educational environment second to none. The national press regularly list us as one of the 100 best schools in Spain. Our two form entry school teaches the British National Curriculum to children from the ages of 3 months to 18 years. Our pupils achieve excellent academic standards and our recent inspection recognised the high quality of our teaching.

Our sister school, British School Xativa, opened in September 2009 in response to demand from parents. Set in extensive grounds beneath the historic castle of Xativa it provides a modern and spacious learning environment. British School Xativa is now providing education from Pre-Nursery through to Year 13. Staff work together across the two schools to provide a consistent learning experience for our pupils.

On site facilities at both schools include a library, tennis courts, swimming pools, an ICT suite, ballet room, indoor PE area, shaded outdoor play areas, science laboratories, an art department and generously proportioned classrooms.

Free education is provided for teacher’s children. We also support teaching staff with all aspects of relocation.

This video   gives an overview of working in our school.


Post

For September 2019, we are looking for a motivated, flexible and dynamic Science teacher who can teach a balanced curriculum across years 7-13 and who can meet the objectives of the IGCSE and A level specifications. The successful candidate will be required to teach a combined science curriculum at KS3 and to deliver specialist Chemistry lessons at KS4 and KS5.

Essential Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS);
  • Experience of teaching KS3, KS4 and KS5;
  • Successful record of planning and delivering engaging learning activities;
  • Knowledge of the British Curriculum.


Preferred Requirements

Two years experience of teaching within the British Curriculum.


Salary

Up to 26,500€ per annum.

The school offers return flights annually and has a dedicated personnel support assistant to assist teachers in relocation and their life here in Spain.


Application Procedure

Applications should be made in writing by email. Please enclose a current Curriculum Vitae including details of two professional referees and a recent photograph.


Applications should be made to:

Amie Gibbs - Executive Secondary Headteacher
The British School of Alzira
La Barraca de Aguas Vivas 46792
Ctra Alzira – Tavernes km 11,
Alzira (Valencia)
SPAIN.
Tel: 00 34 96258 93 68

Email: applications@colegiosbritanicos.com

Final date for applications: Friday 22nd February, 2019


INTERVIEW PROCEDURE

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in London during the week beginning Monday 25th February.

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About The British School of Alzira

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+34 6258 93 68

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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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