Part-Time Primary Teacher - January 2025

Laude San Pedro International College is seeking to appoint an inspirational and passionate Primary teacher, from January to June 2025. The successful candidate will join our committed and dynamic Primary school, who deliver an outstanding learning experience which goes well beyond the classroom.

IMPORTANT: All applicants must be EU residents or have a current valid work permit for the UE. Applications that do not match this requisite will not be considered.

Our aim is to enable every child to achieve more than they dreamed possible, in a safe, happy and inclusive environment where everyone is supported and encouraged to excel.

The Primary school consists of a team of highly experienced teachers from a range of nationalities and previous experiences, reflecting our truly international community .

Our department is characterised by a strong sense of collaboration and enthusiasm, with a focus on team work both within Primary, and extending to the Secondary school. Our teachers in Primary have an excellent working relationship, where everyone’s voice is heard and contributes to positive change. Our main aim is to focus on the principles of safe, happy, learning for our students and in celebrating the diverse cultures that make up our school community. We aim to achieve the highest possible standards for all students, according to their individual abilities, and your role will form an integral part of this framework. 

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of the Primary UK curriculum although we adapt this to be suitable to our international learners, and so experience in other curriculums such as IPC or PYP is also valued. We also look beyond the curriculum and so enrichment opportunities and ideas are highly valued.

We are passionate about learning, ensuring that we celebrate cross curriculum events and activities and participate in a range of International Learning Opportunities for our students as provided by ISP.

Preparing all of our students to be digital citizens, the ideal candidate will also have the opportunity to be a part of a new Edtech project as we look at how to embed technology to enhance student learning across the curriculum.

We believe in self reflection to drive improvement and continuous development as individuals, as a team and as a school.  

Our School

Laude San Pedro International College is an extremely successful, well-established and growing, co-educational day school exceeding 1000 students from aged 3 to 18. Laude San Pedro is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP Schools) with over 80 schools across the globe. 

Learning is at the heart of everything that we do and we continuously strive to improve on the outcomes for all of the students in our care. We are determined to be the school of choice and always work to improve the academic and enriched experiences that we offer our whole community.

The school is located just south of Marbella in the beautiful seaside town of San Pedro de Alcantara. We are very fortunate to enjoy a diverse community with over 50 nationalities within our community.

The School is:

• known as one of the leading British International Schools in the region and listed as one of the Top Schools in Spain (Forbes). 
• fully accredited by NABSS, the Spanish Ministry; we are also a member of ACADE. 
• +1000 pupils aged from 3 years to 18 years. 
• well-established and were founded 20 years ago. 
• one with a history of pupils going on to study at universities around the world. 
• located in a purpose built campus in the beautiful town of San Pedro de Alcantara, 10 minutes from Marbella and 50 minutes from Malaga.

Recruitment Details

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated colleague: a professional commitment to the academic expectations and values of the school, and the ability to work in a team are essential.

The selected applicant will work Monday to Thursday, from 8:30 to 12:30.

Applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), preferably from a UK provider, be eligible to work in Spain and have a proficient (quasi-native) level of English.

The candidate profile 

• Valid work permit for the European Union. No other applications will be considered.
• Proactive and inspirational teacher, preferably with British and/or international school experience. 
• Enjoys working with children in a positive and supportive manner. 
• Has QTS preferably from a UK or equivalent provider 
• Knowledge and experience of leading and implementing the national curriculum for England is preferred
• Experience of and willingness to actively participate in the pastoral and enriched life of the school community. 
• A genuine team player who is happy to contribute and lead initiatives within a successful and supportive department. 
• Knowledge of Spanish, or willingness to learn Spanish would be an advantage.

In return we offer: 

• An amazing career opportunity to teach in a prestigious, internationally-minded school. 
• A competitive local salary and further benefits
• A friendly and supportive working environment. 
• Well-structured continual professional development programme.

If you want to enjoy a new career with the focus on learning, in a school that is determined to consistently be the school of choice in the beautiful region of Andalucia and believe that you have the qualities to suit the position then please complete and upload the application form.

For any further questions please contact our Head of HR at hr@laudesanpedro.com

Successful applicants will be expected to undertake full safeguarding checks and provide a minimum of two references covering the last five years of employment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous ten years employment history. 

We welcome diversity and have an equal opportunities policy. All suitably qualified candidates will be considered, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.