Secondary Teacher Humanities (MYP & DP)

THE SCHOOL

International College Spain is an international community school that is committed to giving every child an authentic global learning experience.​​​​​​​

The school was founded in 1980 by the late entrepreneur and philanthropist, Manouchehr Farhangi, and has grown to become one of the leading international schools in Spain offering three IB programmes in English. We are accredited and evaluated by the International Baccalaureate Organisation, NEASC, CIS, the Spanish Ministry of Education and our governing body, Nord Anglia Education.

The ICS campus is located just 10 minutes north of Madrid in a safe, gated community suburb called La Moraleja. Our students come to us from over 70 different nations. They receive an authentic international experience within a diverse student community, from educators who have truly international expertise.

The school is part of the global group Nord Anglia Education which brings a variety of advantages and enables us to collaborate with other students, teachers and schools within the group as well as with prestigious institutions like Juilliard and MIT. From the Tanzania Expedition to the UNICEF Global Challenge projects; all Nord Anglia Education schools and their students can learn with and from others within the group via an online virtual learning platform called Global Campus.

JOB PURPOSE

Ensure students make outstanding progress in their learning by;

• Providing an inspiring and effective education in the relevant curriculum areas
• Engineering and exploiting opportunities to enhance student wellbeing and positive attitudes to learning
• Building trusting and honest relationships with parents through timely and effective communications
• Creating inspiring and safe learning environments that encourage innovation and risk taking and celebrate Equality Diversity and Inclusion
• Acting to support colleagues within your teams, the wider school and in our multiple communities
• Committing to Continuing Professional Development to enhance practice and increase impact on student learning
• Playing an active and positive role in promoting a school culture based on Excellence, Respect and Service

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications/Training

• QTS/PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification

Essential

• Experience of A Level, AP, IB MYP or IB DP, at least 2 years’ experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Humanities related subject

Essential

• Evidence of personal commitment to continuing professional development   

Essential

Experience/Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience of working with IB curricula

Desirable

• Experience of working in an international setting

Desirable

• Demonstrable passion and detailed knowledge of subject areas

Essential

• The ability to adapt personal teaching style to suit a student body coming from different educational systems and cultures

Essential

• Ability to set clear and appropriate targets, feedback to students and make use of assessment information to promote each student´s attainment and progress, and to plan future lessons.

Essential

• A willingness to undergo training in an area of the school’s co-curricular programme and gain knowledge, experience and qualifications.

Desirable

• Contribution to the teaching of Theory of Knowledge course

Desirable

• Experience in full time teaching 11-16 year olds in schools

Essential

• Experience in full time teaching 17-18 year olds in schools

Desirable

Skills

• The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) to a variety of audiences.

Essential

• A demonstrable ability to successfully create, motivate and inspire students.

Essential

Personal Attributes

• Internationally minded with a demonstrable passion for and deep understanding of the ICS mission and the identity of the school, including the ability to clearly and positively communicate the ethos and ideals of the school in theory and practice.

Essential

• Passionate about teaching and learning

Essential

• High levels of personal integrity.

Essential

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Essential

• Attention to detail

Desired

• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm

Essential

• Willingness to take on multiple tasks 

Essential

• Proactive and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved

Essential

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with a “can-do” attitude

Essential

• Ability to work independently, under own initiative and as part of team

Essential

• Continually strive for improvement

Essential

• Adaptability

Essential

REPORTING TO

Head of Subject Group

OTHER KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Department members
• Grade Level Leaders
• Head of Learning Support and Head of EAL
• Parents

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES SHOWN IN JOB SUMMARY

(FURTHER DETAILS IN ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION PDF)