Biology iGCSE & IB ESS Teacher

Location:

Murcia, ES

Date: 19 Dec 2024

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 119 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 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 Murcia, one of the most sought after British Schools in Spain, is seeking to appoint a Biology iGCSE & IB ESS Teacher to join us on a permanent basis in January / February 2025.

King’s College Murcia is located approximately 20 minutes’ drive from the centres of both Murcia and Cartagena and only an hour from Alicante Airport. Both Murcia and Cartagena are modern, friendly cities with many cultural and recreational facilities with easy travel links to other major Spanish cities.

The school also benefits from the Mediterranean climate and there are many beaches and nature walks in the immediate area. The school follows both the British and Spanish curriculum as well as offering IB and BTEC education.

In addition to your interest in this role, you might also be interested in our annual in-person global career event, taking place in London on Saturday 18th January 2025. This school and up to 35 other schools from across the UK and international Inspired Education network will be attending and looking to speak to people seeking a new teaching role from August 2025. For more information and to register your interest in the event, please click here: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/3761/

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To prepare, provide and review class or subject based activities that maximize 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.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

A dynamic and pro-active teacher, preferably with independent sector or international experience
Strong team player willing to support other colleagues
Excellent working knowledge of the English National Curriculum and recent developments
Fluency in written and spoken English
Pastoral responsibility or experience would be an advantage
Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school

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.

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