Primary KS2 Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

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 in either Year 5 or Year 6 from August 2025. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding school as we continue to develop our Upper KS2 provision as it grows to meet the demands of the local market. If you are a skilled Primary teacher who is experienced in KS2 and is passionate about working with enthusiastic children, teaching mixed attainment groups and firmly believe in a no ceiling approach towards each individual’s learning then we’d love to hear from you! Positions are available in both Lower and Upper Key Stage 2 - applicants should note that we operate a “middle school” model in UKS2 where teachers specialise in an area of the curriculum.  If you are interested in teaching in UKS2, please indicate your subject preference. An eagerness to contribute to the wider life of the College is essential.

To find out more about King’s College Alicante, please visit:

https://www.alicante.kingscollegeschools.org/

This position is NOT suitable for NQT/ECTs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To deliver high quality teaching and learning in line with the UK National Curriculum and local requirements.
• To plan, feedback and teach in line with school and departmental procedures.
• To plan, prepare and deliver schemes of work in accordance with school policies.
• To maintain a working knowledge of National Curriculum & other documents.
• To maintain records of pupils’ progress including all statutory documents required by the UK DFE.
• To produce reports and grades for pupils as per the school calendar.
• To conduct termly interviews with parents to discuss and explain their child’s performance and progress in school.
• To provide and maintain an attractive and stimulating environment in which to foster effective teaching and learning.
• To monitor progress and the effectiveness of class work and to evaluate and modify planning and teaching as necessary.
• To differentiate accordingly according to the students’ needs

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• 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.
• Share and demonstrate a belief in the Inspired approach to education where academic performance, sporting opportunities and creative arts are given equal status throughout a child’s school experience.
• Have Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Have a strong understanding of how to plan from, teach and assess against the English National Curriculum.
• Have experience of successful teaching in KS2 and will be able to demonstrate the value they have added to the outcomes of pupils under their care.
• Be able to adapt teaching methods to support and drive the progress of pupils whose first language is not English.
• Experience of teaching using Pie Corbett's ‘Talk 4 Writing’ would be desirable but not essential.
• Be a dedicated team player, with a “can-do” attitude who contributes positively to the general working environment.
• Be a reflective practitioner with a keen interest in their own personal and professional development and 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. 
• Be committed to safeguarding the children in our care by following school policies and procedures
• Demonstrate high standards in all aspects of their professional life.
• Be excited by the prospect of working for a school judged under the BSO framework to be “outstanding in all areas” and be  able to explain what they can bring to that environment.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.