Teacher of Psychology - Alicante, España - King's College School Alicante

Descripción

King's College, The British School of Alicante, one of the most sought after British Schools in Spain, is seeking to appoint an inspiring, committed and passionate professional to teach Psychology from August 2024.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding school as we continue to develop our Psychology offer in the school. If you are a skilled teacher who is experienced in KS4 and KS5 (IBDP), are passionate about creating independent, internationally minded and curious pupils, enjoy the challenge of teaching mixed attainment groups, are flexible and willing to teach another subject and want to work in a high-performing school with some of the best external exam results in the Inspired group of over 80 schools, then we would love to hear from you

To find out more about King's College Alicante, please visit

This position is suitable for NQT/ECTs.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

● be an inspiring, creative and passionate teacher whose practice is rooted in Quality First Teaching and will

share our belief in the importance of supporting and developing the whole child.

● a belief in Inspired's approach to education where academic performance, sporting opportunities and creative

arts are given equal status throughout the child's school experience.

● have experience of successfully teaching Psychology and will be able to demonstrate the value they have

added to the outcomes of pupils under their care.

● be excited by the prospect of working for a school judged under the BSO framework to be "outstanding in all

areas" and explain what they can bring to that environment.

● be committed to working collaboratively with pupils, parents and peers to achieve the best pupil outcomes

possible.

● be able to adapt teaching methods to support and drive the progress of pupils whose first language may not

be English.

● be a dedicated team player, with a "can-do" attitude who contributes positively to the general working

environment and possesses an eagerness to contribute to the wider life of the school including enrichment

and extra curricular activities.

● be a reflective practitioner with a keen interest in their own personal and professional development and an

enthusiasm for participating in CPD and peer learning opportunities.

● be fluent in English and demonstrate highly articulate spoken, written & technical language.

● share our strong pastoral ethos and be able to demonstrate a commitment to pastoral care and the crucial

role all staff play in developing the "whole" child.

● support the King's Group Digital Learning programme by being a Google Certified Educator, or be willing to

become one within the first twelve months of employment.

"Inspiring Academic Excellence Across 5 Continents"

A definitive statement of excellence in private education, Inspired is a co-educational, non-denominational, independent school group designed to inspire students to achieve their maximum potential in a nurturing, progressive academic environment from ages 3 months to 18 yrs.

Inspired offers a fresh and contemporary approach to education by re-evaluating traditional teaching methods and curriculums, and creating a more dynamic, relevant and powerful model reflecting current attitudes.

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King's College Alicante, Secondary School

King's College Alicante was founded over twenty years ago and quickly became the most sought after and successful school in the area. As part of the King's Group of schools, founded by Sir Roger Fry in Madrid in 1969, King's College Alicante offers a flourishing, friendly and rewarding school community, a committed and passionate leadership and teaching team and the support and benefits being part of a large school group inevitably brings.

Visitors to school comment, without fail, on the family feel of the school and the outstanding relationships enjoyed between staff and pupils. Expectations of teachers are high but the rewards are many, not least of which is the opportunity to work with some of the most delightful, enthusiastic and dedicated pupils you will ever have the pleasure to work with. King's Group also highly values the professional and personal development of its staff and invests heavily in continuing professional development on both a group and individual basis to ensure its teachers remain at the forefront of British education.

The School in Brief

● Modern, purpose-built premises just minutes by car from the centre of Alicante and only 10 minutes from the airport

● Approximately 1200 pupils aged from 2-18

● Four-form entry throughout the Secondary School

● Modern, purpose-built premises just minutes by car from the centre of Alicante and only 10 minutes from the airport

● Excellent (I)GCSE and A Level results, well above UK national averages and in the top 200 UK schools

● Member of AOBSO, ISC and NABSS

● Achieved ́Excellent in Every Category ́ rating from PENTA (2019)

● Gained the SENDIA award for the second time in September 2022

● Excellent CPD provision and potential for career development and advancement.

To apply for this role, please click and complete the official application form attached (ApplicationForm_Alicante).

The cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) should include:

● Your reasons for showing an interest in the school

● Your reasons for wishing to live and work in Spain

● A summary of your skills and experience

● The specific qualities you bring to your application

The closing date to submit applications is Sunday 5th May 2024 at 9am (Spain time).

Safeguarding Statement

Inspired is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and if successful you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students' welfare is the responsibility of all staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles and values of our organisation.

Any successful applications will also be required to undergo rigorous child protection screening including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check as well as completing any relevant safeguarding assessments.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Inspired Education is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organisation, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Inspired makes hiring decisions based solely the skills, experiences and attributes needed to continue to deliver excellence.