Teacher of English

We are a British 3-18 private coeducational school with approximately 2000 students on roll. Annual cohorts of over 130 students achieve outstanding success at IGCSE level in year 11. Students then go on to achieve similarly outstanding successes at sixth form, through the Spanish Baccalaureate studying some subjects through the medium of English. Students take up studies at the leading Universities in Spain, UK or USA.

School appointments required to start as soon as possible or January 2015

Secondary Section (950 pupils: Year 7 - Year 13)

Qualified teacher of the following subject from Year 7 to Year 13:

• English

The successful applicants for these posts will have:

• A minimum of 2 years recent post QTS teaching experience
• A good working knowledge of latest UK practice from UK or UK education overseas
• English to the level of, or a level comparable to, first language English communicator
• An entitlement to live and work in Spain

(We will shortlist against desirables if there are more than 5 candidates).

You can find the following documents attached to this advert:

• Role profile
• Job application

Please send the completed job application with an up to date curriculum vitae including email details of 3 recent referees (indicating when they can be contacted).

The school is committed to supporting all staff in their on-going professional development.

There may be opportunities for internal promotions to middle and senior leadership. Candidates with experience and aspirations to leadership are encouraged to apply.

Start date: Closing date: 09:00 on 3rd November 2014

Contact information

Please send your application and CV to: aurora.carro@britishcouncil.es
Tel: 00 34 91 337 3617

School website: www.britishcouncilschool.es

The British Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its staff and stakeholders to share this commitment. Appointment to this role is subject to Criminal Records Bureau checks in the UK, and, where appropriate, equivalent systems overseas. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as 'spent', must be declared.

We operate an equal opportunities policy.

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