Primary PE Teacher

Location

Spain | United Kingdom

Job description

British College La Cañada is a dynamic school in the heart of Valencia offering a British education for students from primary through to 6th form. The school has the prestigious international BSO accreditation and the secondary department has recently been judged by inspectors from The National Association of British Schools in Spain, as having an excellent vision for success. 

Post

Primary PE Teacher (KS2, but could include KS1)

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational and resilient primary PE teacher with a proven track record of achieving high academic standards, to teach Key Stage 2 to well-motivated pupils of various abilities (with a view to also teaching Key Stage 1). The candidate must have excellent ability to assess students' progress, excellent literacy and numeracy skills and be a keen member of the school community.

Essential:

have a degree from a British University (B.Ed, BA Hons with QTS or PGCE);

be a native level speaker of English; 

have a minimum of 1 year teaching in a Primary school; 

have experience of teaching ideally the National Curriculum in England/Wales (applicants with experience of teaching the curriculum in Scotland or Northern Ireland are welcome to apply);

have excellent subject knowledge and possess a dynamic and creative approach to teaching and learning, including how to motivate all learners;

have high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour; 

demonstrate experience and/or knowledge of pastoral care;

Desirable:

show evidence of recent relevant continuing professional development (including up-to-date knowledge of AfL, EAL, ICT, literacy/numeracy across the curriculum, motivation in the classroom and effective methods for differentiation);

recent experience teaching students in Key Stage 1 and 2;

Experience of teaching second language learners

We have high expectations for all staff and pupils and aim to create a happy and inspiring environment, in order for our young learners to reach their full potential.

Our school

We have become a well established British School within the Valencian Community and have achieved great things over a short time, the most recent being the renewal of our BSO accreditation.

The school follows the British Curriculum, with an interest in providing a holistic approach to teaching, alongside teaching the main parts of the Spanish curriculum. The school is a member of NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) and BSO (British Schools Overseas). For further information please visit our website, our Facebook/Instagram page or contact any queries by email.

We have high expectations for all pupils and aim to create a happy and inspiring environment in order for pupils to reach their full potential. 

Please see the attached information pack for more information about our school, the person specification and teacher .

Application Process

Via the link below, applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae (with names of referees) and a letter of application outlining how their experience and vision will impact on our school.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to attend an online interview.

British College La Cañada is committed to the safeguarding and protection of its pupils, therefore all successful candidates will be expected to provide a recent DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check prior to employment. BCLCis committed to inclusion and equal opportunities for all. Staff recruitment processes are carried out with respect for individuality, without discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, age, religion, disability, etc

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