Spanish teacher with Head of Department

ROLE SUMMARY:

King's College, Latvia opened its doors in August 2017 and is the first British school in the country. Sitting on a site occupying 20,000 m2 within the Saliena development in Riga, Latvia’s capital city, the school offers the local and surrounding communities the opportunity to benefit from a quality British education, the hallmark of King’s College.

The school educates students from 2-18 years. All year groups consist of 2 or 3 classes creating a highly collaborative environment.

At King’s College our pupils study in the British curriculum which is renowned globally as being the gold star of educational systems. Pupils learn through hands-on practical experiences that aim to enrich the whole child’s growth. The school is authorised to offer the IBDP in Years 12 and 13.

We are looking for a new Spanish teacher with Head of Department for the right candidate. The successful candidate will join an excellent Spanish department, the last 2 years have seen exceptional IGCSE results. Last year one of our students won the Latvian Spanish Olympiad. The school also embraces Spanish culture and even celebrates Carnival as a whole school each year. Spanish is highly valued as a second language in King's College Latvia and is learned throughout Primary and Secondary.

We have a large number of IBDP students who choose Spanish language. 

The school is looking for a teacher with experience of teaching IGCSE and IBDP Spanish.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set aspirational goals and create lesson plans that inspire, motivate, and challenge every student.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset, believing in the potential achievement of all students.
• Adapt teaching based on ongoing assessments to ensure all students make progress.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with special educational needs and the most able.
• Promote collaborative learning and support second language acquisition where appropriate.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of their subject, curriculum, and relevant assessment criteria.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons using research-based pedagogies.
• Use formative and summative assessments to track student progress and inform teaching strategies.
• Establish clear routines to promote respectful, safe, and positive learning environments.
• Engage in pastoral care, building respectful relationships and supporting students' well-being.
• Demonstrate professionalism in their conduct, contributing positively to the school’s ethos and community.
• Actively participate in the wider school life, including events and activities that enhance student development.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience of teaching IGCSE and IBDP Spanish.
• Experience of working in an international school setting.
• A growth mindset and be solution focused.
• A dedication to continuous personal and professional growth, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to learning.
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude.
• A passion for teaching that centres on the needs of learners and a deep enthusiasm for their subject matter.
• A forward-thinking approach that embraces technology and innovative teaching methods.
• A strong commitment to integrating Latvian culture into their teaching and actively participating in local events.
• A warm and approachable personality, fostering a welcoming learning environment.
• A whole-school perspective that values and acknowledges the contributions of all colleagues.
• The ability to adapt and remain flexible when faced with challenges.

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.