ADVERT ID 211811
Business Studies teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Deactivated
Level:
International
Date Posted:
Sat Apr 27 2024 09:14:27
Application Closing Date:
Thu May 16 2024
Commencement Date:
Mon Aug 26 2024
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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POST DETAILS
Title:
Business Studies teacher
Description:
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
The ideal candidate would be fully qualified, have native level of English and have a minimum of two years’ experience of teaching the National Curriculum or similar curriculum. They will have previous experience teaching GCSE and A-Level Business/media or a similar curriculum.
Oakley provides its teachers with permanent employment contracts. Successful applicants will be expected to participate fully in the development of a vibrant, expanding learning community and, through our staff development programme, to further their own skills whilst contributing to our evolving vision for the school’s future success. The Oakley College community includes children from more than fifteen nationalities, although the vast majority are local Spanish children. All teaching is done in English (except for languages) and EAL experience is valued.
LEARNING FOCUSED
We pride ourselves on our family atmosphere, positive links with the local community, our strong academic programme, and above all, the committed team of staff who care for and educate our students. We want our students to be happy at school and be an integral part of our confident, learning community.
The school seeks self-motivated professionals who can achieve excellence by positively adapting to an international setting, whilst maintaining the very highest expectations of their students and themselves.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary for the post is in line with the teachers in Spain, terms and conditions document (national guidelines). Teaching salary 28.000€ gross per year. Estimated Tax (IRPF): 16% plus Social Security tax: 6.35%
The gross salary is paid in Euros, 12 months of the year into the teacher’s bank account
There is a free three course school meal every day, including a vegetarian option
A CPD annual allowance of 200€
Free Spanish classes for beginners
The school does not charge for the education of teacher’s children, over the age of 3.
There is free private medical care in the case of work-related injury or illness.
Medical cover covers the entire family.
The school also provides administrative support in meeting the legal requirements for foreigners wishing to live and work in Spain, including:
support in obtaining the legal documentation necessary to work in Spain
support in registering with your local doctor
assistance in opening a bank account and organising Internet and mobile phones.
THE TEACHING DAY
There are 35 periods (of 50 minutes) a week in the secondary timetable. Teachers teach 30 periods (25 hours) a week and have 5 periods (of 50 minutes) PPA time.
The teaching day starts at 08.35 in secondary and finishes at 15.45. Staff are required to be in school from 08.30 until 15.50.
HOLIDAYS
The school operates 180 teaching days each year, plus 5 in-service days. There are two months holiday in summer (July & most of August), 2/3 weeks at Christmas, 2 weeks at Easter and 2/3 days mid-term break, plus several Spanish bank holidays.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Purpose
To teach students, creating an environment where they want to learn and where they can naturally discover their true passions, taking responsibility for their academic progress and pastoral care.
Line Manager
Head of Secondary
Learning and teaching
To plan, prepare and deliver schemes of work in accordance with school policies.
To maintain a working knowledge of National Curriculum & other DFE documents.
To maintain records of pupils’ progress including all statutory documents required by the UK DFE or the Spanish Ministry of Education.
To produce reports and grades for pupils as per the school calendar.
To conduct termly meetings with parents to discuss and explain their child’s
performance and progress in school.
To provide and maintain an attractive and stimulating environment in which to foster effective teaching and learning.
To monitor progress and the effectiveness of class work and to evaluate and modify planning and teaching as necessary
Managing
To understand and implement:
Regulations and correct procedures relating to attendance registers
Emergency and evacuation procedures
Health and safety policies
All curriculum polices
Any other organisational policies or agreed procedures
To conduct standardised or other tests when required and document pupils’ performance
To attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and also on other occasions as required
To attend and participate in all training sessions
To supervise playtimes and lunchtimes when required
To supervise pupils in assemblies when required
To liaise with colleagues enabling satisfactory transfers of children within school between schools and hand over to new staff
To promote the subject(s) within the school and provide enrichment opportunities
To provide additional activities and opportunities for pupils outside the classroom
Pastoral
To be aware of the physical and emotional well-being of pupils and the need to respond to particular situations.
To carry out duties of care as a form tutor and also during non-class times.
To understand and implement all welfare and safeguarding policies.
To liaise with other staff as required e.g. educational psychologist.
To promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils at school.
Other information
Teachers at Oakley College are required to adhere to DFE Teachers’ Standards (published September 21012)
Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school.
Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations.
Contribute to the life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school.
Ensure your own professional development.
Develop appropriate liaison with all teaching and support staff.
Liaise effectively with parents and actively promote their involvement in the life of the school.
Actively lead and develop the subject area as part of the wider, school curriculum
SAFEGUARDING
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Safeguarding is defined as:
Protecting children from maltreatment
Preventing impairment of children’s health and development
Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care and
Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes” (Gov.UK 2014)
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Degree or equivalent in relevant subject/area
Fluent English speaker
Eligible to work in the EU
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
A clear philosophy on how to teach
Experience or awareness of pastoral responsibility
Sufficient knowledge to challenge more able
pupils
EAL experience
Strategies to deliver differentiated lessons
Up to date knowledge of current educational
developments.
Skills and Abilities
An understanding of how to use assessment for learning strategies to improve learning.
Ability to adapt and react positively in any given situation
Ability to motivate pupils and instil a love of
learning
Good communication skills
Desirable
Flexible, positive approach when dealing with students
Willingness to engage in local culture and
learn basic Spanish
High moral and ethical values
Creative when approaching challenges
Good interpersonal skills
Offering solutions rather than obstacles
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Passion for teaching
WEB LINKS
Oakley College promotional video https://youtu.be/PHFO6te5ko0
Oakley College Lipdub www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH-TcrFY1G0
Top 100 schools in Spain link http://www.elmundo.es/mejores-colegios.html
Oakley College webpage: www.oakleycollege.com
SAFEGUARDING
Oakley College is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND INTERVIEW PROCEDURE
Please send complete the TES application form and send a recent photo and two professional referees, one of which should be your present Head teacher along with a letter of application, to the school Principal, Donat Morgan at jobs@oakleycollege.com
Successful applicants will be required to obtain an international Safeguarding DBS check known as an ICPC.
Short listed candidates will have an interview online.
Oakley College
Calle Zuloaga 17,
Tafira Alta,
35017
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
0034928354247
www.oakleycollege.com
The ideal candidate would be fully qualified, have native level of English and have a minimum of two years’ experience of teaching the National Curriculum or similar curriculum. They will have previous experience teaching GCSE and A-Level Business/media or a similar curriculum.
Oakley provides its teachers with permanent employment contracts. Successful applicants will be expected to participate fully in the development of a vibrant, expanding learning community and, through our staff development programme, to further their own skills whilst contributing to our evolving vision for the school’s future success. The Oakley College community includes children from more than fifteen nationalities, although the vast majority are local Spanish children. All teaching is done in English (except for languages) and EAL experience is valued.
LEARNING FOCUSED
We pride ourselves on our family atmosphere, positive links with the local community, our strong academic programme, and above all, the committed team of staff who care for and educate our students. We want our students to be happy at school and be an integral part of our confident, learning community.
The school seeks self-motivated professionals who can achieve excellence by positively adapting to an international setting, whilst maintaining the very highest expectations of their students and themselves.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary for the post is in line with the teachers in Spain, terms and conditions document (national guidelines). Teaching salary 28.000€ gross per year. Estimated Tax (IRPF): 16% plus Social Security tax: 6.35%
The gross salary is paid in Euros, 12 months of the year into the teacher’s bank account
There is a free three course school meal every day, including a vegetarian option
A CPD annual allowance of 200€
Free Spanish classes for beginners
The school does not charge for the education of teacher’s children, over the age of 3.
There is free private medical care in the case of work-related injury or illness.
Medical cover covers the entire family.
The school also provides administrative support in meeting the legal requirements for foreigners wishing to live and work in Spain, including:
support in obtaining the legal documentation necessary to work in Spain
support in registering with your local doctor
assistance in opening a bank account and organising Internet and mobile phones.
THE TEACHING DAY
There are 35 periods (of 50 minutes) a week in the secondary timetable. Teachers teach 30 periods (25 hours) a week and have 5 periods (of 50 minutes) PPA time.
The teaching day starts at 08.35 in secondary and finishes at 15.45. Staff are required to be in school from 08.30 until 15.50.
HOLIDAYS
The school operates 180 teaching days each year, plus 5 in-service days. There are two months holiday in summer (July & most of August), 2/3 weeks at Christmas, 2 weeks at Easter and 2/3 days mid-term break, plus several Spanish bank holidays.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Purpose
To teach students, creating an environment where they want to learn and where they can naturally discover their true passions, taking responsibility for their academic progress and pastoral care.
Line Manager
Head of Secondary
Learning and teaching
To plan, prepare and deliver schemes of work in accordance with school policies.
To maintain a working knowledge of National Curriculum & other DFE documents.
To maintain records of pupils’ progress including all statutory documents required by the UK DFE or the Spanish Ministry of Education.
To produce reports and grades for pupils as per the school calendar.
To conduct termly meetings with parents to discuss and explain their child’s
performance and progress in school.
To provide and maintain an attractive and stimulating environment in which to foster effective teaching and learning.
To monitor progress and the effectiveness of class work and to evaluate and modify planning and teaching as necessary
Managing
To understand and implement:
Regulations and correct procedures relating to attendance registers
Emergency and evacuation procedures
Health and safety policies
All curriculum polices
Any other organisational policies or agreed procedures
To conduct standardised or other tests when required and document pupils’ performance
To attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and also on other occasions as required
To attend and participate in all training sessions
To supervise playtimes and lunchtimes when required
To supervise pupils in assemblies when required
To liaise with colleagues enabling satisfactory transfers of children within school between schools and hand over to new staff
To promote the subject(s) within the school and provide enrichment opportunities
To provide additional activities and opportunities for pupils outside the classroom
Pastoral
To be aware of the physical and emotional well-being of pupils and the need to respond to particular situations.
To carry out duties of care as a form tutor and also during non-class times.
To understand and implement all welfare and safeguarding policies.
To liaise with other staff as required e.g. educational psychologist.
To promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils at school.
Other information
Teachers at Oakley College are required to adhere to DFE Teachers’ Standards (published September 21012)
Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school.
Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations.
Contribute to the life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school.
Ensure your own professional development.
Develop appropriate liaison with all teaching and support staff.
Liaise effectively with parents and actively promote their involvement in the life of the school.
Actively lead and develop the subject area as part of the wider, school curriculum
SAFEGUARDING
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Safeguarding is defined as:
Protecting children from maltreatment
Preventing impairment of children’s health and development
Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care and
Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes” (Gov.UK 2014)
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Degree or equivalent in relevant subject/area
Fluent English speaker
Eligible to work in the EU
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
A clear philosophy on how to teach
Experience or awareness of pastoral responsibility
Sufficient knowledge to challenge more able
pupils
EAL experience
Strategies to deliver differentiated lessons
Up to date knowledge of current educational
developments.
Skills and Abilities
An understanding of how to use assessment for learning strategies to improve learning.
Ability to adapt and react positively in any given situation
Ability to motivate pupils and instil a love of
learning
Good communication skills
Desirable
Flexible, positive approach when dealing with students
Willingness to engage in local culture and
learn basic Spanish
High moral and ethical values
Creative when approaching challenges
Good interpersonal skills
Offering solutions rather than obstacles
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Passion for teaching
WEB LINKS
Oakley College promotional video https://youtu.be/PHFO6te5ko0
Oakley College Lipdub www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH-TcrFY1G0
Top 100 schools in Spain link http://www.elmundo.es/mejores-colegios.html
Oakley College webpage: www.oakleycollege.com
SAFEGUARDING
Oakley College is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND INTERVIEW PROCEDURE
Please send complete the TES application form and send a recent photo and two professional referees, one of which should be your present Head teacher along with a letter of application, to the school Principal, Donat Morgan at jobs@oakleycollege.com
Successful applicants will be required to obtain an international Safeguarding DBS check known as an ICPC.
Short listed candidates will have an interview online.
Oakley College
Calle Zuloaga 17,
Tafira Alta,
35017
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
0034928354247
www.oakleycollege.com
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Apply To:
Donat Morgan
Principal
Oakley College
jobs@oakleycollege.com
Calle Zuloaga 17,
Tafira Alta
Las Palmas
35017
Principal
Oakley College
jobs@oakleycollege.com
Calle Zuloaga 17,
Tafira Alta
Las Palmas
35017
Country:
Spain
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