The British College of Andorra opened in September 2018 as a one-form entry school and the only British school in the small but beautiful Principality of Andorra, in the heart of the Pyrenees mountains.
In September 2019, the Secondary School opened.
Flexibility and adaptability will be fundamental to success as will experience, drive and a sense of humour.
You would join a very happy team of teachers who have all helped create our wonderful school and who remain fully committed to the school's future success.
We are looking for experienced teachers who have a developed understanding of the difference between performance and learning, a broad and knowledgeable approach to assessment and feedback, and a research-informed innovative pedagogy aligned with the BCA definition of High Quality Learning, namely that effective learning:
is encouraged within authentic contexts;is constructivist and inquiry-based;is cyclical and progressive;is both individualised and collaborative;fosters student agency;promotes intercultural understanding.Minimum Requirements: Qualified teacher status - essentialRecognised Bachelor's degree - essentialKnowledge and understanding of English National curriculum - essentialAbility and interest in teaching across the secondary age range - essentialRecognised Masters or postgraduate qualification - desirableExperience teaching EAL students - desirableExperience with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - desirableThe post offers a unique opportunity to live in the spectacular natural environment of the Pyrenees with outdoor pursuits such as skiing, cycling, climbing and mountain walking on your doorstep with low tax advantages.
The school, which currently has 220 students, is situated just outside Andorra la Vella in a stunning mountainside location.
We are 3 hours by road from Barcelona and Toulouse.
In the future, the school will expand each year group in the Secondary School year on year until we reach Year 13, accompanied by a building programme to further expand the site.
The net salary after social security and low tax deductions is approximately 2,300 euros a month, significantly higher than an equivalent role in neighbouring Spain.
The cost of living in Andorra is more favourable than most major European cities or in the UK.
The school offers excellent support in setting up accommodation (agency fees and deposit paid by the school) and the cost of your legal entry into Andorra is fully covered.
Upon arrival in Andorra, a week in a city centre hotel is provided whilst you find an apartment to live.
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