Teacher of Psychology to IBDP and A-Level
King's College School Alicante
Spain
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 5 January 2025
Job overview
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.
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 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.
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About King's College School Alicante
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
King’s College Alicante is a highly successful, non-selective, co-educational day school located on the coast near the city of Alicante. Our educational philosophy is very much rooted in the principles of quality first teaching and we are focused on ensuring the best possible outcomes and experiences for all pupils, regardless of their ability or entry point. We expect all teachers who join us to have the same passion for holistic education as we do, and to share in our desire to deliver individualised and transformative learning opportunities to all pupils under our care.
King's College Alicante is an outstanding school, as determined by the UK Government via their BSO inspection framework. As such we demand high standards from all members of the community. Expectations of performance and commitment are high, but the rewards are many, not least the opportunity to focus on your craft and teach enthusiastic, committed pupils who are positive about their learning and get on with the task at hand. Without exception, our school is filled with happy pupils who love coming to school and love learning! We are very proud of the ethos we have developed at KCA and of the family atmosphere we have managed to maintain, despite growing to the large school of almost 1300 pupils that we are today.
Our school:
Holistic education
KCA strongly believes in providing a well-rounded, holistic education that is not just focused on academic success. We also believe it is our responsibility to help grow the next generation of global citizens who have the emotional intelligence, and life skills, to take their rightful place in the world. A focus on extracurricular activities, as well as opportunities in sports and the performing arts, are central to our ethos.
Inclusive and caring
We are a highly inclusive community of learners and educators who strive to ensure the best outcomes for all our pupils. Our student population comprises over 58 nationalities making it a truly diverse community where children thrive, make friends easily and are able to be themselves. We are very proud of the warm, welcoming and supportive environment that means new pupils quickly settle into school, make long-lasting friendships and enjoy their learning experiences.
Focuses on academic success
We celebrate achievement and aim for the highest academic standards: our former A level, and now IB diploma graduates, have entered top universities worldwide including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and almost every top-50 university in the UK.. This reflects strong academic and guidance programmes and high quality teaching and pastoral care. We are proud of our position as one of the top performing schools of the 113 that make up the Inspired Education Group and our first set of IBDP results, published in July 2024, were testament to the total commitment of our teachers and student body to achieve the best they possibly can.
Build a career with Inspired Education
Inspired schools remain anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations, and collectively, they form an international community that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
Specialist-led, extracurricular activities and exchange programmes are woven into the fabric of Inspired's approach to schooling, resulting in a well-rounded, diverse student population of engaged, active learners who confidently apply their wide-ranging skills within a global context.
Students benefit from a robust, holistic, international curriculum formed around the Inspired three pillars of modern education: academic excellence, sports, and performing & creative arts, with dedicated, highly qualified teachers who demonstrate Inspired's exemplary methodology. In the application of a student-centred teaching model, Inspired schools achieve outstanding examination results and, importantly, nurture happy, multi-skilled individuals who have faith in their abilities. Inspired students are empowered to fulfil their potential and are fully equipped to thrive in a modern world.
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with over 80 premium private schools spanning six continents providing premium education to over 70,000 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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