Teacher of Science

About the School - The British School of Valencia

British School of Valencia (BSV) is a private British school for students aged 2 to 18 years old located in the city centre of Valencia.

BSV strives to offer a distinct educational model providing an excellent British education both at an academic and human level basing its curriculum on the core values of responsibility, curiosity, respect, and motivation. The school tries to adapt to the students’ needs to meet the shifting requirements of an ever-changing world by offering the British Curriculum; a varied, practical, and inclusive system which encourages the students to become the leaders of their learning.

BSV’s mission is to build success through a balance of academics, relationships, and character development. Their vision is focused on students valuing their education, to actively explore and investigate in order to achieve the goals they set for themselves. It seeks to empower them with the necessary skills and tools for them to acquire new knowledge that will help them improve their understanding of the world.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Science Teacher to join our fantastic team to cover parental leave.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role

To contribute to raising standards of student achievement in a subject area(s) by teaching a timetable of lessons and supporting the subject leader in the achievement of whole school and department goals as stated in the school’s strategic plan.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Model and deliver outstanding practice in own subject area(s) using a variety of delivery methods which supports, challenges and stretches students as appropriate to ensure the demands of the syllabus are meet, if not exceeded.
• To participate in all aspects of monitoring student progress and attainment, including the provision of written records in line with policies and procedures.
• To work with appropriate personnel to identify and implement achievable solutions where students are not perceived to be achieving their full potential.
• To assist the subject leader in the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work & teaching strategies.
• To support the provision of pastoral care across the school, with particular emphasis on any designated specific groups of students.
• To use data, both externally & internally produced, to assess student performance and to develop appropriate courses of action.
• To maintain a level of personal development to ensure that subject knowledge & teaching methods continue to be enhanced.
• To work as a member of a team, positively contributing to effective working relations and deployment.

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How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 3rd November.

Cognita Schools are 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 practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.