Science Secondary Teacher

Coruña British International School is a highly distinguished British international school the first in the city to gain NABSS (National Association for British Schools in Spain) accreditation. The school’s curriculum has been fully approved by both the Galician Government and the British Council, and is considered to be, alongside its sister school in Vigo, one of the foremost British schools in the Galicia region.

Founded more than 8 years ago this progressive school with strong family values has delivered the English National Curriculum to hundreds of students and has evolved to meet the needs of modern learners. Students aged three to 14 attend the school and follow the National English Early Years Framework and the English National Curriculum.

The school is a proud member of Globeducate British International Schools, a new cluster within Globeducate family founded on 2021, which brings together nine schools across Europe. Nowadays, Globeducate has a network of more than 60 schools across 12 countries, welcoming more than 40,000 students each day.

We wish to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic specialist teacher of science, for September 2024. The successful applicant will be able to teach Chemistry and Biology at Y10 IGCSE and general Science at Y7 to Y9. We are looking for someone to join an experienced and successful secondary team who has a passion for developing high quality teaching and learning which ensures excellent student progress and engagement.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• A first degree in Science (Chemistry and/or Biology).
• A P.G.C.E. or equivalent UK Teacher Education qualification.
• Proficient level of English (Mother tongue / C2).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure planning, preparation, assessment, and reporting meet students' diverse needs.
• Plan engaging, challenging lessons for consistent progress.
• Address all students' needs, including Special Educational Needs, with appropriate interventions.
• Maintain efficient records, integrating assessments per school policy.
• Adhere to department policies on curriculum, feedback, behavior, and resources.
• Maintain good order and discipline in line with the school's behaviour policy, inside and outside the classroom.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents.
• Participate in school meetings and comply with all relevant policies.
• Ensure student safety and wellbeing.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Full time
• Temporary Contract (1 academic year)
• A free lunch every day
• On-site welfare advice and support and help with banking arrangements.
• A unique natural environment with a brand new campus to open soon.
• Engaged, lively and creative learners who take pride in their school.
• A strong, forward thinking, collegiate leadership team.
• Highly motivated, supportive and committed colleagues.
• Although accommodation is not provided, attractive and reasonably priced apartments are available in A Coruña.

At Globeducate we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair work environment. We are proud to create a company culture that offers equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, culture, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity and age. We actively work on the integration of people with different abilities, encourage equal access to employment, and ensure that all employees have the same opportunities for professional growth and development. If you share our values and you believe in the importance of diversity in all its aspects and gender equality in the workplace, we hope you will join our team.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will have undertaken an enhanced safeguarding and local police checks.