col-wideJob Description:
**Thames British School** in Madrid prides itself on providing its students with the highest level of education and a wide range of opportunities for personal development. Our students are prepared for the challenges of the 21st century, with skills, understanding and ultimately, universally recognised certificates that open doors to the best universities in the world.
Thames British School Madrid is located on the outskirts of Madrid. With its brand new building, it is one of the most modern international schools in Madrid. We are currently in our 8th year with students from Early Years to KS5, who come from many different countries and cultural backgrounds.
- **The Role**
**Main responsibilities IB Coordinator**
- Ensure the effective administration of the School's IB Diploma Program
- Conducting quality assurance of teaching and learning
- Providing pedagogical leadership.
- Contributing to the promotion and development of the IB DP.
- Ensure that all regulations set by the IBO concerning assessment, syllabi, deadlines, standards and practises are adhered to
- Talking to parents
If you are highly motivated, respond well to a challenge and have excellent communication skills, this could be the job for you!
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
We can offer you the opportunity to:
- Live in the capital city of Spain: 15 Spanish cities are recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage Cities. This is more than any other country in the world
- Confident, independent and welcoming pupils
- Well-resourced school with great facilities
- An experienced, committed, friendly and supportive staff
- Small class sizes, the average of class size is 18
- Positive teamwork approach
- Excellent support with relocation
- Very competitive salary
- Family atmosphere
You will have:
- Proven record of good/outstanding teaching
- Experience of teaching the English National curriculum
- An internationally minded outlook
- A creative approach to teaching
- Evidence of high pupil progress and attainment
- Strong team player
Boasting an extremely supportive Human Resources Department who will assist you in all stages in your move to Spain including meeting you from the airport, finding accommodation, registering for a social security number, registering with a doctor, opening a bank account and information on Madrid itself.
If you are interested in living and working in Madrid, becoming part of an outstanding staff team and being at the forefront of UK education internationally, then we would love to hear from you. We offer a relocation package, a comprehensive induction programme and school places for staff with children.
Your reasons for being interested in the school
Your reasons for wanting to live and work in Spain
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