English Teacher
British College of Gava
Spain
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 11 January 2025
Job overview
The British College of Gava, an IB World School, 20 minutes drive from Barcelona is seeking to appoint a passionate English Teacher to join our expanding Secondary school from August 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our purpose built, fast expanding school with exceptional facilities. We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised individual with excellent subject knowledge who is able to inspire pupils to learn and has a desire and willingness to contribute to the wider curriculum too.
We are a growing school looking for potential leaders as well as excellent teachers.
Find out more about life at BCG and visit our website https://www.britishcollegegava.com/en
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:
Essential:
- UK Trained with qualified teacher status
- Bachelor's Degree
- Native level English language speaker
- Have experience of successfully teaching English Language & Literature A to IBDP Level and/or English Literature to A-Level (not TEFL) and will be able to demonstrate the value they have added to the outcomes of pupils under their care.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the IB programmes
- Master’s or post graduate qualification
- Right to work in the EU
About British College of Gava
The British College of Gavà is located 20 minutes outside of Barcelona, the school sits among a plethora of pines in lush gardens. All its modern and spacious premises are equipped with the latest technology and modern teaching equipment creating effective teaching and learning environments.
At the British College of Gavà (BCG) our mission is to foster an exciting, meaningful and lifelong passion for learning and academic curiosity.
The BCG community is dedicated to providing students with every opportunity to fulfil their potential through the taught curriculum and in extra and co-curricular activities. A strong academic culture permeates throughout the school: students appreciate the opportunities they have and take responsibility for their own learning, encouraged by independent and creative teaching.
We firmly believe in a holistic, balanced and broad education for sustainable development which is further enhanced by our privileged learning environment. Sustainability, cultural cooperation and respectful, lasting and rewarding relationships are placed at the centre of our educational philosophy and approach.
Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Critical Thinking are highly valued both inside and outside the classroom.
The academic culture at BCG is extremely important to us. Our students are purposeful and have a sense of pride in their studies. We encourage independent learning and follow the IB Diploma Programme and IB Career-Related Programme.
Embracing Individuality, Preparing Leaders
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The uniqueness of each student is developed through a holistic curriculum focused on three fundamental pillars: academics, sports and creative & performing arts, thus ensuring that each student reaches their maximum potential.
Through a global approach, our goal is to inspire and prepare students to become global citizens ready to face and thrive in their exciting futures. This is achieved by providing them with the confidence and attitude necessary to function in a constantly changing world.
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with over 119 premium private schools spanning six continents providing premium education and students ensuring they all receive a first-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
We offer you the chance to work/live in an exciting new location, collaborate with passionate educators, develop your skills, and grow in a role that inspires you.
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