SCHOOL: HAMELIN – LAIE International School
JOB TITLE: Secondary Catalan Teacher – AB INITIO
JOB PURPOSE: To teach Catalan Ab Initio classes to Secondary School students (ESO and Bachillerato), particularly newly arrived students with little or no prior knowledge of Catalan, ensuring that planning, preparation, assessment, recording and reporting meet their individual linguistic, academic and social integration needs.
The role involves helping students develop Catalan language proficiency while fostering confidence, inclusion and successful integration into the school community and the Catalan educational environment.
To be flexible and adjust to the needs of an expanding school, actively contributing to its development and growth.
The successful candidate should be a team player and will join a dynamic department of teaching staff in a highly motivating international setting.
SAFER PRACTICES: The Hamelin-Laie School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including references from previous employers in accordance with our safer recruitment practice.
Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.
REPORTING TO: Head of Department of Catalan
PACKAGE: 27,000€
START DATE: September 2026
Core Requirements of the Post
Planning, Teaching and Class Management
Teach students so that they achieve the best they can by:
· Planning effective language acquisition programmes that develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Catalan.
· Providing exemplary learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom, including the use of digital technology.
· Positively targeting and supporting individual language learning needs.
· Designing lessons that enable students to acquire communicative competence and confidence in Catalan for both social and academic purposes.
· Supporting the linguistic and cultural integration of newly arrived students into school life.
· Maintaining high levels of behaviour and discipline in accordance with school policies.
· Establishing a purposeful, inclusive and safe learning environment.
· Using modern technology to enhance language learning opportunities.
· Making use of Nord Anglia Education Global Campus online and other NAE opportunities for collaboration, innovation and competition.
Tracking, Assessment, Recording, Reporting
· Make effective use of formative and summative assessment to plan challenging and appropriate learning opportunities for all students.
· Assess students’ progress against individual language acquisition goals and recognised Catalan language proficiency frameworks where applicable.
· Monitor and record students’ learning to ensure they remain on track to achieve their language development targets.
· Identify barriers to learning and implement appropriate intervention and support strategies.
· Report on progress to appropriate stakeholders, including parents, tutors and senior leaders.
Other Requirements
· Support the life of the school beyond the classroom.
· Contribute positively to the morale and community spirit of the school.
· Work effectively in different teams.
· Always operate within the stated policies and practices of the school.
· Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of best practice in second-language acquisition, language immersion methodologies and inclusive teaching strategies.
· Keep knowledge of curriculum developments and educational provisions for newly arrived students up to date.
· Participate in residential weeks and school trips as appropriate.
· Contribute to whole-school learning initiatives during term.
· Assist in whole-school marketing initiatives and contribute to the growth of the school.
· Manage your own effective personal and professional development as part of the Company’s commitment to investing in staff as a key resource.
· Ensure that statutory responsibilities and company policies regarding Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and other relevant legislation are met.
· Undertake any other appropriate duties allocated by members of the School Leadership Team.
Commitment to Personal and Professional Development
· Participate fully in the school's performance management and appraisal process.
· Demonstrate continuous professional and personal development through the identification and implementation of individual development plans arising from company and school performance management processes.
· Engage in professional learning related to language acquisition, multilingual education and the inclusion of internationally mobile students.
· Contribute to the wider engagement of colleagues in marketing and admissions activities, willingly sharing ideas and materials where appropriate.
Commitment and engagement to the following Nord Anglia Education and Professional Values and Dispositions:
- Seeking and maximising opportunity within the organisation.
- Recognising and pursuing impact within your role.
- Encouraging and accepting leadership within the organisation.
- Nurturing and modelling respect in all professional and personal interactions.
- Complying with legal, contractual and company requirements, including Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Undertaking any other appropriate duties as assigned by the Principal or Regional Leadership.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications/Training
· Qualified to degree level or above - Essential
· Qualified Teacher status - Essential
· Degree in Catalan Philology, Language Education, Linguistics, Education or related field - Essential
· Training in Teaching Catalan as an Additional Language, Language Acquisition, EAL, or Multilingual Education - Desirable
· IB/IMYC teacher training completed - Desirable
Experience / Knowledge
· Minimum 2 years teaching experience - Essential
· High level of English - Desirable
· Effective teaching and learning styles across the whole Secondary age range - Essential
· Working in partnership with parents - Essential
Skills
· Develop good personal relationships within a team - Essential
· Communicate effectively (both written and verbal) to a variety of audiences - Essential
Personal Attributes
· High levels of personal integrity - Essential
· Excellent organizational and time-management skills - Essential
· Ability to work under pressure and remain calm - Essential
· Willingness to take on multiple tasks - Essential
· Attention to detail - Essential
· Adaptability - Essential
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: 26,000.00€ - 27,000.00€ per year
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid teaching degree?
- Do you have at least 2 years of catalán teaching experience?
Work Location: In person
