Teacher of Humanities in Spanish - Part-Time (0.33 to 0.66 of FTE) at Europa School UK

About this Role

Europa School specialises in languages and offers a multilingual, multicultural education, leading ultimately to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP). The bilingual curriculum in primary is unique and is an immersion model. In the lower Years 1-5 we follow the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP), with students sitting MYP e-Assessments at the end of S5 (year 11). Europa School is an all-through free school of students aged 4 to 19.

Our Spanish cohort will sit their MYP e-assessment in Integrated humanities in Spanish.

The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for teaching humanities, be a fluent Spanish speaker, and be committed to fostering an engaging learning environment that promotes critical thinking, and creativity,. The role involves teaching geography, history and possibly a small amount of economics in Spanish to Year 7 - 11 students, ensuring effective delivery of key knowledge and skills to a diverse student body, and maintaining discipline. The candidate will help establish a positive and inclusive school ethos, implement best practice policies, and engage parents in the school community. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Deputy Heads of Secondary, providing regular feedback to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on student progress and whole-school achievements, and actively supporting the broad and balanced IB curriculum.

Qualifications:

• Essential: Fluent Spanish.
• Essential: Teaching qualification, university degree in a related subject.
• Desirable: Experience with IB
• Skills: Excellent communication, motivational, and ICT skills; strong knowledge of varied pedagogical practices and the ability to inspire critical thinking in students.

Personal Attributes:

• Enthusiastic, collaborative, and caring attitude.
• Resilience, creativity, flexibility, and inventiveness.
• Humour, warmth, and energy.

What we offer:

• A stimulating bilingual environment and unique curriculum
• Flexible working pattern (Monday to Wednesday ), PPA off site, a mix of online and on site meetings
• Collaborative teaching with a partner teacher
• Supportive leadership
• Welcoming staff and engaged pupils