Physics Teacher

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 Physics. 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.

LEARNING FOCUSED We pride ourselves on our family atmosphere, positive links with the local community, our strong academic programme, and above all, the committed team of staff who care for and educate our students. We want our students to be happy at school and be an integral part of our confident, learning community. The school seeks self-motivated professionals who can achieve excellence by positively adapting to an international setting, whilst maintaining the very highest expectations of their students and themselves.

SALARY AND BENEFITS Salary for the post is in line with the teachers in Spain, terms and conditions document (national guidelines). Teaching salary 29.000€ 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORKING YEAR If the Teacher is employed full time, he/she shall be available for work for 185 days in any year, of which 180 days shall be days on which he/she will be required to teach pupils in addition to carrying out other duties. The 185 days shall be specified by the Principal.

THE TEACHING DAY There are 35 periods (of 50 minutes) a week in the secondary timetable. Teachers teach 30 periods (25 hours) a week and have 5 periods (of 50 minutes) PPA time. The teaching day starts at 08.35 in secondary and finishes at 15.45. Staff are required to be in school from 08.30 until 15.50.

HOLIDAYS The school operates 180 teaching days each year, plus 5 in-service days. There are two months holiday in summer (July & most of August), 2/3 weeks at Christmas, 2 weeks at Easter and 2/3 days mid-term break, plus several Spanish bank holidays.

LIVING AND WORKING IN SPAIN It is very important that you carry original personal identification such as your passport or TIE all the time while you are in Spain. You may need to show your identification when you pay using a debit/credit card. You must keep all your original car papers in the car, if you have one, all the time.

WORK CONTRACT In order to work in Spain, a ‘TIE’ number (a foreigner’s identity number), social security number and a contract of employment are needed. The School will help with all paperwork.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND INTERVIEW PROCEDURE Please send complete the TES application form and send a recent photo and two professional referees, one of which should be your present Head teacher along with a letter of application, to the school Principal, Donat Morgan at jobs@oakleycollege.com. Successful applicants will be required to obtain an international Safeguarding DBS check known as an ICPC. Short listed candidates will have an interview online. Oakley College Calle Zuloaga 17, Tafira Alta, 35017 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 0034928354247 www.oakleycollege.com