Secondary Teacher - Humanities with Business Specialism SGB

Internationalschools; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Internationalschools in Barcelona is seeking a dynamic teacher of Humanities with Business specialism to deliver engaging lessons from Key Stage 3 through Sixth Form in Spain.

You will have experience teaching GCSE and IB or equivalent, develop schemes of work, assess progress, and lead on new learning initiatives across the school. The role requires collaboration, safeguarding commitment, and a passion for inspiring independent learning.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching GCSE and IB or equivalent
• Ability to plan creative and dynamic lessons across key stages 3 to 6
• Willingness to lead in curriculum development and learning initiatives

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Humanities lessons with Business emphasis
• Prepare schemes of work and resources to support student progress
• Assess and track student progress and communicate with parents
• Promote high standards of behaviour and safeguarding
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching and learning practices
• Lead on new learning initiatives across the school

Job description

Job Description

To be a dynamic and inspirational teacher of Humanities with Business specialism with in-depth knowledge anda real passion for this subject. Effective planning and the delivery of creative and dynamic lessons from Key Stage 3 through to Sixth Form is paramount to promoting the application of your subjectknowledge through a wide range of engaging, practical activities. You should have experience of teaching the exam syllabus for your subject at both GCSE and IB or equivalent and will strive to maintain the high standards already set in this subject, promoting inquisitive, reflective and independent learning and supporting all students to reach their own individual goals. You should be a strong team player with a practical and flexible approach to problem solving, who is also keen to play a leading role in the continuing development and improvement of your subject and the implementation of a range of new learning initiatives across the school.

As a secondary teacher, you will:

• Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviourand professional conduct.
• Build positive and respectful relationships across the school community.
• Serve in the best interests of the school’s students.

Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning:

• Contribute to a culture where students experience a positive and enriching learningexperience within the faculty.
• Encourage high standards and expectations of behaviour from students by consistentlyimplementing the school policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate analytical thinking to improve the quality of students' learning throughusing effective teaching techniques and the effective utilisation of resources andassessment.
• Contribute to the department and school improvement planning process and supportand promote the educational priorities of the school.
• Contribute to the development and/or implementation of school policies
• Use the performance management process to advance student learning and enhanceprofessional practice in line with the school's aspirations and priorities.
• Contribute to the development of schemes of work which identify clear targets andsuccess criteria for securing student outcomes.
• Provide accurate and detailed assessment of student progress and communicate this tothe students and parents using the school assessments systems.
• To keep up-to-date with subject syllabus changes and to undertake development andtraining opportunities as appropriate.
• Effectively using homework and other extra-curricular learning opportunities to supportprogress.
• To communicate effectively as a form tutor or subject teacher, ensuring timely follow-up(48 hours) and effective resolution where appropriate.

Student Welfare and Safeguarding

• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
• To maintain good order and discipline among students and safeguard their health and safety both when they are on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.

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 search, reference 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.

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 search, reference 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.