Teacher of Psychology to IBDP and A-Level

Location:

Alicante, ES

Date: 17 Dec 2024

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

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 Psychology to IBDP and A-Level from August 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding school as we continue to develop our Science department in school. If you are a skilled teacher who is experienced in KS3, KS4 and KS5 (IBDP & A-Level), 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 visit:

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

This position is 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.
Believe 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 Psychology to IBDP Level and/or A-Level and will be able to demonstrate the value they have added to the outcomes of pupils under their care.
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.
Support Inspired’s dedication to technology and be willing to embrace virtual reality, artificial intelligence and associated technologies to enhance children’s learning experiences.

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.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com