Secondary Science Teacher

The British College of Gava (www.bcgava.com) an IB World School, near Barcelona is seeking to appoint an exceptional full-time teacher of Science who would take a lead in the school`s Education for Sustainable Development Programme, teaching ESD at KS3 and ESS at DP level as well as some general science.  

General teaching responsibilities: 

- To prepare, provide and review class or subject based activities that maximize opportunities for student learning. 
- To plan lessons by agreed deadlines in agreed formats and to ensure that copies of planning are available to interested parties. 
- To show good subject knowledge and to share this with other staff when appropriate.
- To provide a stimulating ordered classroom environment where time and resources are used well.
- To respond promptly and constructively to pupils’ work.
- To involve students in the target setting process. 
- To set homework that consolidates and extends classroom learning and that is based on individual need.
- To ensure the good behaviour of students and to develop within them positive attitudes towards peers, adults, property and school work.
- To maintain effective records of pupil progress and to ensure the transfer of up to date records when pupils change classes or school.
- To develop and maintain a good home-school partnership; to consult with and inform parents of the progress, attainment and attitudes of their children.
- To contribute to a whole school team approach.

Teaching Specifications:

- UK Trained with qualified teacher status - essential
- Recognised Bachelor’s degree - essential
- Recognised Masters or post graduate qualification - desired
- Secondary school teaching experience - essential
- Knowledge and understanding of English National curriculum – essential
- Knowledge of the IB programmes – desirable
- Right to work in the EU - desirable but not essential

Compensation 

Competitve salary. Additional stipend for those teachers who also have a tutor group. A sttleing in bonus is also given to those moving to the area from abroad. Chromebook. Local health care is excellent