Teacher of Mathematics

The British College of Andorra (britishcollegeandorra.com), the only British school in Andorra, opened its doors for the first time in September 2018 as a one-form entry school from Nursery to Year 7 (3-11 years). In September 2019, the Secondary School opened. 

This post is to teach Mathematics across Key Stage 3, and IGCSE Mathematics in Years 10 and 11. 

Candidates from the UK seeking their first overseas position or international teachers with experience of a British curriculum are encouraged to apply. Fluency in English is essential. The school plans to introduce the IB Diploma Programme in 2023, and most secondary teachers  will play a role in the planning, implementation and teaching of the IBDP.

Flexibility and adaptability will be fundamental to success as will experience, drive and a sense of humour. You would join a very happy team of teachers who have all helped create our wonderful school and who remain fully committed to the school’s future success.

General responsibilities: To prepare, provide and review class or subject based activities that maximise opportunities for student learning. To plan lessons by agreed deadlines in agreed formats and to ensure that copies of planning are available to interested parties. To show good subject knowledge and to share this with other staff when appropriate. To provide a stimulating ordered classroom environment where time and resources are used well. To respond promptly and constructively to pupils’ work. To involve students in the target setting process. To set homework that consolidates and extends classroom learning and that is based on individual need. To ensure the good behaviour of students and to develop within them positive attitudes towards peers, adults, property and school work. To maintain effective records of pupil progress and to ensure the transfer of up to date records when pupils change classes or school. To develop and maintain a good home-school partnership; to consult with and inform parents of the progress, attainment and attitudes of their children. To contribute to a whole school team approach.

Teaching Specifications:

UK Trained with qualified teacher status - essential

Recognised Bachelor’s degree - essential

Secondary school teaching experience - essential

Knowledge and understanding of English National curriculum - essential

Ability to teach Mathematics across the secondary age range - essential

Recognised Masters or postgraduate qualification - desirable

Ability to teach additional subjects- desirable

Experience teaching second language students - desirable

Knowledge of the IB Diploma Programme - desirable

The posts offer a unique opportunity to live in the spectacular natural environment of the Pyrenees with outdoor pursuits such as skiing, cycling, climbing and mountain walking on your doorstep with low tax advantages. The school, which curently has just almost 200 students, is situated just outside Andorra la Vella in a stunning mountainside location. In the future, the school will expand each year group in the Secondary School year on year until we reach Year 13, accompanied by a building programme to further expand the site.

The monthly net salary after social security and low tax deductions is approximately 2,300 euros a month, signifcantly higher than an equivalent role in neighbouring Spain.  The cost of living in Andorra is more favourable than most major European cities or in the UK. The school offers excellent support in setting up accommodation (agency fees and deposit paid by the school) and the cost of your legal entry into Andorra is fully covered. Upon arrival in Andorra, a week in a city centre hotel is provided whilst you find an apartment to live.

Please apply via the TES Portal. Applications should include your full CV plus a letter of a maximum of 2 sides of A4 stating why you are suitable for the position and location. References will be taken up for short listed candidates and police certificates will be required from all previous countries of residence. Early applications are encouraged are encouraged and an appointment could be made for a suitable candidate before the closing date.