EYFS Teacher

Location: Alicante, ES Date: 29 Nov 2024 Application closing date: 31st December 2024 Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 119 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group. ROLE SUMMARY: King's College, The British School of Alicante, one of the most sought after British Schools in Spain, is seeking to appoint an inspiring, committed and passionate professional to teach in our EYFS phase from August 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding school as we continue to develop our Early Years provision. If you are passionate about working with enthusiastic children, teaching mixed attainment groups and see no ceiling on each individual’s learning then we’d love to hear from you! An eagerness to contribute to the wider life of the College is essential.

To find out more about King’s College Alicante, please visit:

https://www.alicante.kingscollegeschools.org/

This position is NOT suitable for NQT/ECTs.

In addition to your interest in this role, you might also be interested in our annual in-person global career event, taking place in London on Saturday 18th January 2025. This school and up to 35 other schools from across the UK and international Inspired Education network will be attending and looking to speak to people seeking a new teaching role from August 2025. For more information and to register your interest in the event, please click here: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/3761/ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To deliver high quality teaching and learning in line with the UK National Curriculum and local requirements.
• To plan, feedback and teach in line with school and departmental procedures.
• To plan, prepare and deliver schemes of work in accordance with school policies.
• To maintain a working knowledge of National Curriculum & other documents.
• To maintain records of pupils’ progress including all statutory documents required by the UK DFE.
• To produce reports and grades for pupils as per the school calendar.
• To conduct termly interviews with parents to discuss and explain their child’s performance and progress in school.
• To provide and maintain an attractive and stimulating environment in which to foster effective teaching and learning.
• To monitor progress and the effectiveness of class work and to evaluate and modify planning and teaching as necessary.
• To differentiate accordingly according to the students’ needs

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Have more than 2 years in EYFS and be extremely knowledgeable about the EYFS Framework
• Be an inspiring, creative and passionate teacher whose practice is rooted in Quality First Teaching and will share our belief in the importance of supporting and developing the whole child
• Share and demonstrate a belief in the Inspired approach to education where academic performance, sporting opportunities and creative arts are given equal status throughout a child’s school experience.
• Hold QTS and be familiar with teaching and planning from the EYFS Development Matters and assessing against the same objectives
• Understand the role that the learning environment (indoors and out) has on a child’s learning and development and provides constant high level learning opportunities for the children in their care
• Be able to deploy adults effectively in the classroom to have a positive impact on children's progress
• Demonstrate high standards in all aspects of their professional life.
• Be excited by the prospect of working for a school judged under the BSO framework to be “outstanding in all areas” and explain what they can bring to that environment.
• Be able to adapt teaching methods to support and drive the progress of pupils whose first language may not be English.
• Be a dedicated team player, with a “can-do” attitude who contributes positively to the general working environment and possesses an eagerness to contribute to the wider life of the school including enrichment and extracurricular activities.
• Be a reflective practitioner with a keen interest in their own personal and professional development and enthusiasm for participating in CPD and peer learning opportunities.
• Be fluent in English and demonstrate highly articulate spoken, written & technical language.
• Share our strong pastoral ethos and be able to demonstrate a commitment to pastoral care and the crucial role all staff play in developing the “whole” child.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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