The International English School of Castellón is currently recruiting for a Head of Primary to join our successful team from September 2023.The post holder will be responsible for leading and guiding our committed and creative EYFS and primary staff as we ensure outstanding progress, care and rich experiences for every child in our school. This is an exciting time to join a growing school and to play a part in the continued development of the EYFS and primary departments.Our school is a friendly and popular independent British school located on the Mediterranean coast, north of Valencia. Castellón is a small, safe city with a wonderful coastline,excellent climate and good access to rail networks and airports.We provide an education based on the 'British curriculum' to children from one to eighteen years of age. 81% of our children are Spanish and they experience a real immersion in English in school, learning English language in the same way as we acquire our own mother tongue. English is the language used for communication within our school, but we are in a Spanish environment and a knowledge of Spanish or willingness to learn would be advantageous.The successful applicant will bring outstanding knowledge of classroom learning, ideas, energy and enthusiasm to the role. There is scope to build on the well established routines and high expectations that are in place and also to introduce new initiatives and practices. Motivating and engaging colleagues to continue with our genuine focus on pupils' learning and rich experiences will be of key importance. Enthusing, challenging and inspiring our pupils to reach their potential will be the true measure of success in the role.The Head of Primary will work alongside the School Director,the Head of Secondary and the Head of Spanish in the school's senior leadership team. We enjoy a good reputation in a competitive local market and a commitment to lead aspects of the wider school life would be expected.If you are a confident, caring and suitably experienced professional who believes in positivity, kindness and collegiality, then we encourage you to explore this opportunity in our exciting and welcoming school.We are very proud to be one of seven schools in Spain belonging to the International Education Partnership (IEP) group.IEP and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks will be required.Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools.Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.#J-18808-Ljbffr
