Chemistry Teacher

Our School

Oakley College opened in 1989 as a nursery school accommodating 30 children. Over the last 30 years we have developed to accommodate 550 students between the ages of 2 and 18. The school is privately owned and fully authorised by NABSS (The National Association of British schools in Spain), the Spanish government. The school continues to develop and grow and in 2018-19 we opened our new Oakley Park, a 5000m2 sports, natural and recreational area serving the school community. In January 2020 we opened our new Infant school building, adjacent to the Primary and secondary site.

Oakley College has been recognised as one of the top 100 schools in Spain by the El Mundo newspaper.

The Role

The ideal candidate would be fully qualified, have native level of English and have a minimum of two years’ experience of teaching the National Curriculum or similar curriculum. They will have previous experience teaching GCSE and A-Level Chemistry.

Oakley provides its teachers with permanent employment contracts. Successful applicants will be expected to participate fully in the development of a vibrant, expanding learning community and, through our staff development programme, to further their own skills whilst contributing to our evolving vision for the school’s future success. The Oakley College community includes children from more than fifteen nationalities, although the vast majority are local Spanish children. All teaching is done in English (except for languages) and EAL experience is valued.

Salary & Benefits

Salary for the post is in line with the teachers in Spain, terms and conditions document (national guidelines). Teaching salary 30.000€ gross per year. Estimated Tax (IRPF) : 16% plus Social Security tax : 6.35%

• The gross salary is paid in Euros, 12 months of the year into the teacher’s bank account
• There is a free three course school meal every day, including a vegetarian option
• A CPD annual allowance of 200€
• Free Spanish classes for beginners
• The school does not charge for the education of teacher’s children, over the age of 3.
• There is free private medical care in the case of work-related injury or illness.
• Medical cover covers the entire family.

The school also provides administrative support in meeting the legal requirements for foreigners wishing to live and work in Spain, including :

• support in obtaining the legal documentation necessary to work in Spain
• support in registering with your local doctor
• assistance in opening a bank account and organising Internet and mobile phones.

Safeguarding Statement

Oakley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.