Teacher of Science
British College of Gava
Barcelona
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 1 August 2024
Job overview
The British College of Gava (www.bcgava.com) an IB World School, near Barcelona is seeking to appoint an exceptional full-time teacher of Science who would take a lead in the school`s Education for Sustainable Development Programme, teaching ESD at KS3 and ESS at DP level as well as some general science. The position is for September 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our new purpose built, expanding school with exceptional facilities. We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised individual with excellent subject knowledge who is able inspire pupils to learn and has a desire and willingness to teach through Years 7 to 13. Experience of IGCSE and/or IBDP would be a distinctive advantage. We introduced IBCP in September 2022 and this has a stong Sustainability Pathway element delivered through SUMAS. We are a growing school looking for potential leaders as well as excellent teachers. The successful candidate will be a highly committed team player with the drive, energy and passion to develop this forward-looking school. Applicants must be willing to lead by example and play a full part in the school’s pastoral care with wider teacher responsibilities. We will be conducting interviews by Google Meet as applications arrive, so early applications are encouraged.
General teaching 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.
Teaching Specifications:
UK Trained with qualified teacher status - essential
Recognised Bachelor’s degree - essential
Recognised Masters or post graduate qualification - desired
Secondary school teaching experience - essential
Knowledge and understanding of English National curriculum – essential
Knowledge of the IB programmes – desirable
Right to work in the EU - desirable but not essential
Compensation
Competitve salary. Additonal stipend for those teachers who also have a tutor group. A sttleing in bonus is also given to those moving to the area from abroad. Chromebook. Local health care is excellent
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.
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