Teacher of Geography

Are you a fully qualified, inspirational, and highly motivated teacher, passionate about teaching geography and seeking a new opportunity at a successful international school in Spain?  If so, you will be interested in this exciting opportunity to join us.   

About the School

Baleares International College (BIC) https://balearesint.net/campuses/sa-porassa-campus is the largest British owned school in Mallorca, providing education based on the English National Curriculum to 485 students (from 5 to 18) in Sa Porrassa, a very accessible but beautiful rural area, adjacent to the south west coast of Mallorca.  We are accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education, based upon inspection and recommendation by the British Council, and are a founding member of the National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS).  The school is also a member of COBIS, the Council of British International Schools. 

About the Opportunity

This exciting opportunity is to join the secondary team in our all-through school. The school is a strong team with a wealth of experience, evidenced by excellent exam results, high expectations, superb subject knowledge and close collaboration. 

Over the last 4 years, as the school has gone from strength to strength, the Sixth Form has similarly grown exponentially, from single figure Year groups to what will be around 70 students in September 2024. Applicants should have experience and expertise in teaching their subject at IGCSE and International A'level, with proven exam success, and a willingness to work collaboratively. We are looking for teachers who can offer geography at key stage 4 and 5, possibly in conjunction with other subjects at key stage 3. 

If you have a passion for your subject, with relentless positivity and high expectations for the students you have the privilege to teach, do apply. Most importantly, we are seeking to appoint a teacher who will also be a strong team-player, with a good sense of humour, who is caring and authentic, hardworking and resilient, and with a steadfast commitment and belief that all children can achieve. 

The successful candidate will also want to play their part in the development and implementation of the school’s strategic plan, supporting the delivery of the school’s mission to make the school the number one choice on the island.  As a British school, specialising in teaching the National Curriculum to a diverse, international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement and applications from native-level speakers of English are preferred. 

For more information, please refer to the letter from the principal, and separate Job Profile.

As a relaxed, friendly and cosmopolitan island, working in Mallorca has many benefits. From the beautiful beaches and coves spread across its 550km coastline, to the majestic world heritage Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, the splendid landscape means you are never far from the mountains or sea. The city of Palma de Mallorca is also close by, one of Spain’s major cities, steeped in history, wonderful architecture, shops and restaurants.

The added benefit of cheap and short haul transport links to the UK and Europe - via Palma de Mallorca airport - means that home and some of Europe’s finest cities are only a short journey away. Spain itself, of course, offers myriad opportunities for travel.

Applications - Applications should be made by e-mail, and include a supporting statement and an updated CV, including the details of two referees, one of whom should be your most recent employer. Short listed applicants will be expected to complete a full application form prior to interviews. Interested applicants should review the job profile, and ensure their supporting statement highlights their experience and impact to date, why they want the job and what impact they would expect to make.

The application should be no more than 1000 words.

Applications should be sent to: alison.colwell@balearesint.net

Please note that direct applications to TES will not be read, as we wish applicants to make a bespoke application to BIC and this post.

Closing date for applications is 12th April 2024. However, preliminary interviews will take place online and will commence immediately from the date of advertising. Early applications are therefore encouraged, as the school reserves the right to appoint before this deadline if the right candidate is found.  If you have not been contacted by 20th April 2024 you should assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.