King's College School Alicante
Location
Spain | United Kingdom
Job description
King's College, The British School of Alicante, one of the most sought after British Schools in Spain, is seeking to appoint an inspiring, committed and passionate professional to teach English and some Humanities from August 2024.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding school as we continue to develop our English department in school. If you are a skilled teacher who is experienced in KS2 and KS3, are passionate about creating independent, internationally minded and curious pupils, enjoy the challenge of teaching mixed attainment groups, are flexible and want to work in a high-performing school with some of the best external exam results in the Inspired group of over 100 schools, then we would love to hear from you!
To find out more about King’s College Alicante, please download our candidate pack or visit our website
This position is suitable for NQT/ECTs.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
● Be an inspiring, creative and passionate teacher whose practice is rooted in Quality First Teaching and will share our belief in the importance of supporting and developing the whole child.
● A belief in Inspired’s approach to education where academic performance, sporting opportunities and creative arts are given equal status throughout the child’s school experience.
● Have experience of successfully teaching English Language & Literature to KS2 and KS3 (not TEFL/EAL) and will be able to demonstrate the value they have added to the outcomes of pupils under their care; have experience or be keen to also teach public speaking and/or PSHE to our middle school pupils.
● Be excited to also teach Geography and History to KS3 pupils as well as be willing to teach English to GCSE if required.
● Be excited by the prospect of working for a school judged under the BSO framework to be “outstanding in all areas” and explain what they can bring to that environment.
● Be committed to working collaboratively with pupils, parents and peers to achieve the best pupil outcomes possible.
● Be able to adapt teaching methods to support and drive the progress of pupils whose first language may not be English.
● Be a dedicated team player, with a “can-do” attitude who contributes positively to the general working environment and possesses an eagerness to contribute to the wider life of the school including enrichment and extracurricular activities.
● Be a reflective practitioner with a keen interest in their own personal and professional development and an enthusiasm for participating in CPD and peer learning opportunities.
● Be fluent in English and demonstrate highly articulate spoken, written & technical language.
● Share our strong pastoral ethos and be able to demonstrate a commitment to pastoral care and the crucial role all staff play in developing the “whole” child.
King’s College Alicante, Secondary School
King’s College Alicante was founded over twenty years ago and quickly became the most sought after and successful school in the area. As part of the King’s Group of schools, founded by Sir Roger Fry in Madrid in 1969, King’s College Alicante offers a flourishing, friendly and rewarding school community, a committed and passionate leadership and teaching team and the support and benefits being part of a large school group inevitably brings.
The School in Brief
● Modern, purpose-built premises just minutes by car from the centre of Alicante and only 10 minutes from the airport
● Approximately 1200 pupils aged from 2-18
● Four-form entry throughout the Secondary School
● Modern, purpose-built premises just minutes by car from the centre of Alicante and only 10 minutes from the airport
● Excellent (I)GCSE and A Level results, well above UK national averages and in the top 200 UK schools
● Member of AOBSO, ISC and NABSS
● Achieved ´Excellent in Every Category´ rating from PENTA (2019)
● Gained the SENDIA award for the second time in September 2022
● Excellent CPD provision and potential for career development and advancement.
To apply for this role, please click and complete the official application form attached .
The cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) should include:
● Your reasons for showing an interest in the school
● Your reasons for wishing to live and work in Spain
● A summary of your skills and experience
● The specific qualities you bring to your application
The closing date to submit applications is Sunday 31st March at 9am (Spain time).
Safeguarding Statement
Inspired is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and if successful you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles and values of our organisation.
Any successful applications will also be required to undergo rigorous child protection screening including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check as well as completing any relevant safeguarding assessments
Equal Opportunities Statement
Inspired Education is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organisation, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Inspired makes hiring decisions based solely the skills, experiences and attributes needed to continue to deliver excellence
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