Teacher of English and Boarding supervisor
Sotogrande International School
Spain
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 10 May 2016
Job overview
The School: Situated on a spacious, leafy campus with impressive facilities, Sotogrande International School is an IB World day and boarding school offering the IB programmes throughout from PYP in our Primary School, to MYP in our Middle School and through to the IB Diploma in our Upper School. Now in its 37th year, the school has grown steadily and enjoys a strong reputation for quality education in Spain. The student body will grow to 900 students by September 2016. We currently are full in a number of year groups and have waiting lists. We have over 100 students studying the IB Diploma Programme in our Upper School, where academic standards are high. The most recently graduated cohort scored an average IB Diploma score of 33 points. We are not however, just an academically focused school. Our drive is to educate the whole child and support students to find their own passions, drives and talents.
Applications are sought from energetic, creative and innovative teachers with a recognised teaching qualification and degree (both are essential). A commitment to personalized learning in the classroom is imperative, as is a belief in continual self-improvement. Professional Development at the school is well supported, complemented by a strong internal support programme.
We are looking for flexible outstanding teachers who go above and beyond to make the learning experience for the child truly exceptional. In return, we offer a supportive environment with outstanding staff and really motivated, supportive and down to earth students. Experiential learning and awareness of global citizenship is core to our philosophy and with service learning drives our curriculum. Applicants are encouraged, in their letter of application, to highlight how they would enhance our thriving boarding, extra-curricular, service and Global Citizenship programmes. Applicants should also be fluent in English, which is the language of instruction of the school.
The Post: Teacher of English and Boarding supervisor
Due to growth in students who come with a skill set in sports we are planning to develop flexible study pathway called elite sports and academics that support students to access University. We are looking for a flexible, open-minded, dynamic and dedicated English teacher to join our team from September.
The programme is structured so that teachers teach classes from 2pm – 7pm. Boarding duties will be required twice per week as an SAT preparation time and 1 Saturday or Sunday shift every 2 weeks. As a member of the boarding team, teamwork and experience of pastoral care is key.
As a member of the English department the teacher would be required to deliver practical, exploratory and engaging lessons to classes. An interest in experiential learning is a must, as is a commitment to extra-curricula activities. We would like a teacher who is child centered, creative and able to make English come alive for students. Ability to use ICT to enable effective learning is vital and experience of using blended learning to engage pupils are highly desirable.
The successful candidate will work with the team to author work online using Ibook author to enable students to engage with learning when they visit tournaments and competitions.
Previous experience of IB Diploma English (Language and Literature) and ‘A’ level English literature is highly desirable.
Application Process:
If you meet these criteria, are enthusiastic about teaching and learning and have the drive and passion to get the most from our students, then we would very much welcome your application.
Please send an email to recruitment@sis.gl , ensure you have attached an up to date CV with a recent photograph, a formal letter of application and a brief educational philosophy, referencing English and boarding in the subject of your email by Friday May 20th
Please note an up-to-date CRB check and 3 referees will also be essential to complete the process. Initial interviews will be conducted through Skype. Final candidates may be invited to attend an interview session in Sotogrande at a date to be arranged, prior to the final decision being taken.
About Sotogrande International School
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
Founded in 1978, SIS is a leading international, co-educational day and boarding school. We are an all-through IB school offering the PYP, MYP and Diploma programmes. We are an inclusive community offering English language and special educational needs support throughout the school where required. Sotogrande International School launched its new San Roque Campus in September 2013. A beautiful second campus that acts as a home for the school's boarding students. This new addition to the school is a result of increased demand for boarding places from around the world.
SIS is fully accredited by CIS and NEASC. Our programme is fully convalidated by the Spanish Ministry of Education, allowing our IB diploma graduates direct access to Spanish universities as well as those in the UK and the USA. This unique combination provides independent, external assurance of the quality of education at SIS. In addition, the school's own NGO operates from the main campus and offers all our students the opportunities for active leadership and service learning, both in the local community and in the wider world.
Sotogrande International School is a community of learners that has at its core the SIS Values. These values shape our behaviour, inform our decision-making and provide a focus for all our actions. Members of our community are encouraged to open their hearts and minds to the joy of learning, to discover their strengths, identify their passions and develop outstanding learning skills. Our school philosophy is to open minds, create magic and use education as a force for good in the world. Our school mission is to enable and empower children to be the best they can be.
Our school:
- Focuses on the whole person
SIS has a philosophy of student-focused, inquiry-based, multi-disciplinary, integrated learning. We believe in developing an enduring love of learning, based on the attitudes and attributes of the SIS Values.
- Offers a rich cultural diversity
SIS has a rich curricular and co-curricular programme of intercultural activities, events and exchanges that are designed to develop a deep understanding of what it means to be a global citizen. We aim to instil an intercultural and environmental responsibility and a commitment to global solidarity and community service.
- Focuses on academic success
We celebrate achievement and aim for the highest academic standards: our IB diploma graduates have entered top universities worldwide. This reflects strong academic and guidance programmes and high quality teaching and pastoral care. This year we achieved recognition for being a top 75 Global IB school, were number 13th in the EU and the 2nd best school in Spain and we are non selective!
- Provides outstanding facilities for learning
Our purpose-built, high technology campus reflects our commitment to collaborative learning, designed to meet the needs of young adults entering a global 21st century society.
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