Nursery Teacher - Thames British School Madrid
Thames British School Madrid
Spain
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 22 December 2024
Job overview
Thames British School in Madrid is committed to delivering an exceptional education and offering students a wide array of opportunities for personal growth. Our students are equipped to face the challenges of the 21st century with the necessary skills, understanding, and internationally recognized qualifications that pave the way to admission into the world’s top universities.
Located on the outskirts of Madrid, Thames British School Madrid boasts a state-of-the-art campus, making it one of the most modern international schools in the region. Now in its 10th year, the school educates students from Early Years to Key Stage 5, fostering a rich, diverse community of learners from various countries and cultural backgrounds.
To learn more about our prestigious school, please visit our website: [https://thamesbritishschool.es/](https://thamesbritishschool.es/)
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Are you passionate about inspiring young and talented individuals?
Join us at Thames British School Madrid as a Nursery Teacher inspiring lively learners in a supportive, thriving educational environment. You’ll work alongside a dedicated and friendly team, upholding the school’s mission of excellence.
The Role
- Plan and prepare engaging lessons aligned with the school curriculum, aimed at fostering the abilities and aptitudes of assigned pupils.
- Teach according to the educational needs of students, adapting to their individual progress.
- Assess, record, and report on pupils’ development and attainment.
- Share high-quality teaching practices to ensure outstanding learning outcomes for our students.
- Commit to ongoing professional development.
- Contribute actively to the wider life of the school.
- Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment.
- Exhibit innovation, motivation, and enthusiasm.
- Work effectively as part of a collaborative team, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, and an undergraduate degree.
- Proven experience teaching the primary curriculum.
- Strong understanding of current educational theory and practices, particularly for achieving high progress rates in primary-aged students.
- Good subject knowledge of the Cambridge Curriculum.
- Clear understanding of child development and its implications for lesson planning.
- Effective classroom and behavior management strategies.
- Awareness of equal opportunity issues and their application in schools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Why Join Us?
We offer:
- The opportunity to live in Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, a country with 15 UNESCO World Heritage Cities.
- Confident, independent, and welcoming pupils.
- A well-resourced school with ongoing professional development.
- A supportive, experienced, and committed team.
- Small class sizes, averaging 18 students per class.
- A collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere.
- Full assistance with your working visa (if needed) and guidance on relocation.
- A family-friendly environment, including school places for staff with children.
If you are motivated, thrive on challenges, and possess excellent communication skills, this could be the role for you!
How to Apply
If you’re interested in living and working in Madrid, joining an exceptional staff team, and advancing UK education internationally, we’d love to hear from you!
Please submit your application with:
- A current CV.
- A cover letter addressing:
- Your reasons for being interested in the school.
- Your motivation for living and working in Spain.
- A summary of your skills and experience.
- The unique qualities you would bring to the position.
- We look forward to welcoming you to our team at Thames British School Madrid!
About Thames British School Madrid
- Thames British School Madrid
- Calle Barbero de Sevilla 16, Roza-Martín, Majadahonda
- Madrid
- 28222
- Spain
River of Education - TBS Madrid
The Thames British School, located in Madrid, prides itself on providing pupils with the highest level of education, and a wide range of opportunities for personal development. Our students are prepared to face 21st century challenges, with skills, understanding and, ultimately, universally recognised certificates that open doors to the finest universities in the world. Our international community of ambitious, highly-qualified teachers, ensures a friendly, culturally tolerant atmosphere within modern, spacious classrooms. As a British school, our educational provision is robust and thoughtful, in accordance with National Curriculum standards for England. Students at Thames British School acquire confidence in developing passions, uncovering latent talents, and overcoming challenges.
Our teachers constitute a highly experienced and educated cohort, a balanced mix of native and fluent English speakers from around the world, allowing students to benefit from a rich fusion of cultural experience. Our staff have, as a minimum, postgraduate studies certificates and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), the majority also having teaching experience gained in a British school, either in the UK or at international schools around the world who follow the British curriculum. Our talented, highly dedicated educators are child-centred in their approach to teaching and learning.
Our Mission
To provide a British Education of the highest quality by using a stimulating, safe and positive learning environment, with high expectations of achievement and behaviour. To provide and maintain an inclusive culture of learning where all children will be challenged in their thinking, to achieve to the best of their abilities and strive to become lifelong learners.
We will empower our pupils to become respected citizens to enable them to make valuable contributions locally, globally and to contribute to our world’s sustainable future.
Our Vision
We envisage an environment where children can build the knowledge and skills they will need in the 21st Century through encouraging them to critically evaluate their experiences within the globally respected curricula of the National Curriculum for England and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Our broad and balanced learning experiences are designed to encourage children to take risks and embrace challenges. We nurture academic and personal growth through empowering individuals to embrace opportunities to reach their full potential as independent thinkers and team players. Our multicultural family atmosphere celebrates diversity for the freedom it gives us to learn from each other.
Our Values
In our atmosphere of trust and safety, we encourage students to reflect and act with respect and confidence. We work toward building the whole person through a combination of academics and life skills.
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