Early Years Teacher

The English School is a totally private concern, which is situated in attractive grounds, in a pleasant area. The school consists of an Infant, Primary and a Secondary department which are all fully authorised by the Spanish Department of Education.

A large part of the complex is of recent construction. A new Junior/Lower Primary department was added in 1985, followed by a new building dedicated to Secondary Education, Music, Arts, Technical Drawing and Information Technology, and a completely new dining room in 1996. A second, larger gymnasium and a new library were also added to the school in 1997. An all-weather football pitch was added in 1998. In 2001 new changing rooms and extra toilets, for the students, with indoor and outdoor access were added to the large gymnasium. The infants' playground was redesigned and new seating added. Students have always been able to enjoy the use of the school's open-air swimming pool during the warmer months.

Classes are based in large well-lit classrooms, all of which enjoy pleasant views of the surrounding countryside. A private school bus service operates to bring students from all parts of the city and the school dining room service provides fresh food which is cooked, on the premises, on a daily basis.

The school is co-educational and students are encouraged to learn naturally how to relate to each other at a formative period in their lives. Pupils are required to abide by the school rules and to maintain a high degree of consideration and courtesy towards others. School uniform is worn at all times. The school tracksuit/sport outfit may be worn on the days that students have a sports lesson on their timetable.

Full time education is available from 3 + to 16 years of age. From preparatory school through to the end of primary, students benefit from a half-day in English and a half-day in Spanish, throughout. Once students begin Secondary Education they begin to study an even wider range of subjects which includes other languages. German is added and French, which is begun in 5th Primary, continues. Daily English language classes are still taught and other subjects such as Art, Technical Drawing, Three-dimensional computer design, Physical Education and Social studies are also taught in English. Classes are taught by fully qualified Native English speakers.