Spanish Language Teacher

Job Description

About the School

The school is located in the upscale Warsaw suburb of Wilanow, where old meets new and city meets country. The historical Royal Wilanow overlooks new, stylish cafes and shops as well as leafy green fields and woods. Numbers for 24/25 have grown to over 400 pupils and there are waiting lists in most year groups.

We are strongly committed to the highest standards of education. BSW successfully completed COBIS Patron's Accreditation in November 2021.

BSW joined the International Schools Partnership in 2023.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Spanish language lessons in accordance with the school curriculum in English.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment that supports the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Foster students' confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish.
• Use a variety of teaching methods and resources to support different learning styles and abilities.
• Assess, record, and report on the progress, development, and attainment of students regularly.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and parents or guardians.
• Develop and maintain classroom routines that promote respect, responsibility, and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and school leadership to enhance the educational experience for all students.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, parent-teacher conferences, and school events.
• Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers to support student learning and well-being.
• Uphold school policies and maintain high standards of teaching, learning, and professionalism.
• Identify and respond to the individual needs of students, including those with special educational needs or learning difficulties.
• Integrate technology and digital tools to enhance learning and engagement.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Skills:

• Relevant teaching qualifications.
• Native or min. C1 proficiency in Spanish.
• Experience teaching Spanish to children, preferably within a primary school setting.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A passion for language learning and cultural education.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• At least C1 proficiency in English - instruction language is English

We Offer

• Highly-motivated and engaged children
• An excellent teaching team
• Maximum class sizes of 22-24
• Well-resourced classrooms
• On-going CPD and INSET to support innovative practice
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' educational journey
• An attractive package that inludes subsidised comprehensive medical package and subsidised health club membership

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.