Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona, part of the Nord Anglia Education group, offers a world-class education to students aged 4 months to 18 years. Located in vibrant Barcelona, Spain, our international community celebrates diversity and embraces over 40 nationalities.
At Hamelin-Laie, we nurture open-minded, resilient, and confident individuals through our holistic educational approach. Our curriculum inspires students to become socially, emotionally, and ethically aware, preparing them for an ever-changing world.
As a member of our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the minds of tomorrow's leaders and collaborate with passionate educators from around the globe. Join us at Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona and make a difference in the lives of our students. Together, we'll create a truly transformative learning experience.
JOB RESPONSABILITIES
Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks
- Inspire, engage and motivate students; collaborate effectively with colleagues and parents
- Implement agreed school policies and guidelines.
- Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, through differentiation of tasks.
- Set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning.
- Provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils.
- Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and alert appropriate staff to problems experienced by students
- Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and term planning in line with school policy.
- Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils in line with the school assessment strategy.
- Participate in meetings which relate to the school's leadership, curriculum, administration and organisation.
- Lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom.
- Participate in the performance management system for the review of your own performance, and that of other teachers as required.
- Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school
Planning, Teaching and Class Management
Teach students so that they achieve the best they can by:
- Planning effective teaching programmes which provide exemplary learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom, including the use of digital technology
- Positively targeting and supporting individual learning needs
- Maintaining high levels of behaviour and discipline in accordance with the school policies
- Establishing a purposeful and safe learning environment
- Using modern technology to enhance 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 learning opportunities for all students
- Monitor and record students’ learning to ensure they remain on track to achieve challenging targets
- Report on progress to appropriate stakeholders
Other Requirements
- Support the life of the school beyond the classroom.
- Contribute positively to the morale and community spirit in 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 good practice in teaching techniques and subject specialisms
- Keep knowledge of wider curriculum developments up to date
- Participate in residential weeks and trips as appropriate.
- Contribute to whole school learning initiatives during term.
- To assist in whole school marketing initiatives and contribute to the growth of the school.
- To manage your own effective personal and professional development as part of the Company’s commitment to invest in staff as the key resource in the organisation.
- Ensure that you meet statutory responsibilities and Company policies with regard to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and other relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Any other appropriate duties as allocated by members of the school Leadership team.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications/Training
- Qualified to degree level or above — Essential
- Qualified Teacher Status — Essential
- IB/IMYC teacher training completed — Desirable
Experience / Knowledge
- Minimum 2 years teaching experience — Essential
- English (Native level. English mother tongue or equivalent fluency) — Essential
- 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 organisational 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
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 35,000.00€ - 37,000.00€ per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- 08390 Montgat, Barcelona provincia: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Do you agree to have your background checked in accordance with legal regulations?
Language:
- ¿Tienes un nivel avanzado de inglés? (Required)
License/Certification:
- Visa Work Permit for Spain (Required)
Work Location: In person
