King's College is presently recruiting for the following positions:

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• King's Infant School (Chamartín):
  • Headteacher for King's Infant School
• King's College (Soto de Viñuelas):
  • Deputy Head of Primary
  • Primary Teachers (EYFS, Key Stages 1 and 2)
  • Head of English
  • Teacher of Chemistry
  • Teacher of French and German
  • Teacher of History
  • Teacher of Science
• King's College School (La Moraleja):
  • Lower School leader
  • Key Stage 2 Teacher
  • Part-time Teacher of Art & Design (Yrs 6 to 9)

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King's Infant School - Headteacher

King’s Infant School, one of the most sought after British Infant Schools in Madrid, is looking to appoint a Headteacher for September 2012.

The School in brief

• 200 pupils aged from 3 – 7
• Two form entry
• Modern, purpose built premises in the Chamartin district of central Madrid
• Member of COBIS and ISC
• Part of the King’s Group of Schools (King’s College Madrid, Murcia, Alicante, UK and Panama)

Candidate profile

• A dynamic and inspirational educationalist, preferably with experience in the independent sector
• Good working knowledge of the English National Curriculum and EYFS programme
• Able to deliver a quality education in empathy with the policies and aspirations of the King’s Group Board
• Eligible to work in the EU
• Knowledge of Spanish, or willingness to learn Spanish

To find out more about this exciting opportunity to lead a King’s Group School in Spain please download the application pack.

To apply, send the completed application form with a recent photograph by email to:
noelia.tolosa@kingsgroup.org

The closing date for applications is Monday 13th February. The first round of interviews will take place in London in late February, with final interviews taking place in Madrid.

King’s Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the CRB.

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General Information for Candidates

GENERAL INFORMATION

The school day runs from 9.25 am – 4.25 pm for children. All teachers are expected to be in school by 9.10 am at the latest, and to be available until at least 4.45 pm. All teachers have some PPA time during the week, the exact amount depending on the classes taught and other responsibilities. Teachers are expected to do playground and lunchtime duties, on a rota basis, as necessary, but are provided with a free school lunch every day. A transport system to and from the centre of Madrid is available to staff at no charge.  All staff are required to take part in the school’s extra-curricular programme and applicants should make mention of their willingness and ability to lead activities that interest them.  They may also be required to cover for absent colleagues.

Spanish is not an essential requirement, although all teachers are expected to show a willingness to learn it. All British teachers are expected to communicate with the children in English at all times.

The school year runs from the beginning of September to the end of June. The Spanish teaching year is followed, so although there are no half-term breaks, there are plenty of ‘Fiesta’ bank holidays to provide mini breaks. The school year consists of 184 teaching and 194 working days. The return to work in any given year may be at the end of August or beginning of September.

CURRICULUM

King’s College offers a British curriculum alongside, for Spanish pupils, obligatory parts of the Spanish curriculum. As well as a full range of National Curriculum subjects, pupils also study Spanish language and culture.

The Early Years department, consisting one class of Pre-Nursery and three classes each of Nursery and Reception, follows the EYFS.  The National Curriculum is taught throughout the School, from Year 1. Pupils take the Key Stage 2 SATs in Year 6 which are externally marked.

In Key Stage 4, pupils study for IGCSEs, and go on to study for A Levels in Years 12 and 13. Those pupils who choose to go on to higher education in Spain also follow a programme of Complementary Studies in Spanish, to fully prepare them for courses at Spanish universities.  The majority of leavers go on to attend universities in the UK, most of who secure places at Russell Group establishments including Oxford and Cambridge.

THE FACILITIES

The school has large, purpose built teaching and recreation facilities, and benefits from extensive outdoor grounds, including an indoor swimming pool, equestrian centre and a new full-size artificial grass football pitch. There is a separate building for Early Years, and separate wings for Primary and Secondary. A brand new mixed boarding house, accommodating 44 boarding pupils, opened in September 2011.

SUITABLE CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

Deputy Head of the Primary School

The Primary School at King’s College is high-achieving and thriving.  It is renowned for academic excellence not only within Spain but across the British education system more widely within Europe.  The 700 pupils who make up its population from EYFS to Year 6 are, almost without exception, motivated, committed and keen to succeed, which makes teaching and working generally within the College very fulfilling.  The Primary staff body, made up of over 50 established professionals, has a wealth of experience and is highly dedicated to the students and parents it serves.

In recent years, the management organization within both the Primary and Secondary Schools has been restructured and, as such, the Deputy Head directly line-manages the Subject Coordinators and Key Stage Coordinators, alongside the classroom practitioners.  He/She plays a central role not only in the day-to-day running and management of the school, but also in the strategic planning for the expansion and improvement of the educational experience the school offers.  He/She meets regularly with parents and staff, and holds positions within a range of leadership groups within the College.

Suitable candidates will be able to evidence not only their wide-ranging experiences within Primary education, but also their ability to initiate and manage change, communicate very effectively with pupils, staff and parents, and handle challenges with calm assuredness.  The ability to demonstrate strong management and interpersonal skills is naturally a prerequisite.  In order to be fully in-tune with all aspects of life within this busy school, the Deputy Head is expected to teach a heavily reduced timetable, but one which allows them to have classroom contact across all the major age ranges.  Thus, candidates should be aware that the post may entail them teaching a small amount within each Key Stage, including EYFS.  The appointed candidate will be working very closely in conjunction with the Head of Primary on a daily basis and must be a trusted colleague in every sense.  It is anticipated that the successful candidate will wish to move to Headship in due course and this role, within a large and highly successful school, will undoubtedly provide strong opportunities for the necessary professional development.

Applications should be made using the online Application Form and should be returned alongside a Curriculum Vitae to noelia.tolosa@kingsgroup.org by the closing date of Monday 20 February.  First round interviews will take place in London during the first week in March.  Final round interviews will take place in Madrid.

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBLE TO: HEAD OF PRIMARY

JOB PURPOSE

To implement and deliver the UK National Curriculum programmes, according to the age, aptitude and abilities of the pupils being taught.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

CURRICULUM

• 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, or the Spanish Ministry of Education
• 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

PASTORAL

• To be aware of the physical and emotional well-being of pupils and the need to respond to particular situations
• To carry out duties of care as a class teacher and also during non class times
• To understand and implement all welfare and safeguarding policies
• To liaise with other staff as required e.g. school nurse, educational psychologist
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils at school

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 Download Information for Deputy Head of Primary document

Primary Teachers (EYFS, Key Stages 1 and 2)

The Primary School

The Primary School at King’s College is high-achieving and thriving.  It is renowned for academic excellence not only within Spain but across the British education system more widely within Europe.  The 750 pupils who make up its population from EYFS to Year 6 are, almost without exception, motivated, committed and keen to succeed, which makes teaching and working generally within the College very fulfilling.  The Primary staff body, made up of over 50 established professionals, has a wealth of experience and is highly dedicated to the students and parents it serves.

In recent years, the management organization within both the Primary and Secondary Schools has been restructured and, as such, the Head and Deputy Head of the Primary School directly line-manage the Subject Coordinators and Key Stage Coordinators, alongside the classroom practitioners.  Regular professional training takes place both internally (at least bi-weekly) and externally.  Furthermore, our links with ‘sister schools’ in the UK allows for occasional training experiences within a separate school environment. Thus, there are many opportunities for career progression and promotion.

Those teachers recruited from the UK can expect a generous tax-free salary, a relocation allowance, free private health care and free transport daily between the school and Madrid itself.

The school is looking to recruit highly committed and dynamic professionals across the EYFS, Key Stage 1 and 2 levels and therefore inspiring teachers who have experience in any, or a combination of those levels are invited to apply to take up a position in September.

Applications should be made using the electronic Application Form and should be returned alongside a covering letter to the Head’s P.A. noelia.tolosa@kingsgroup.org by the closing date of Friday 24 February.  Interviews will take place in London on or around 12 March.

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBLE TO: HEAD OF PRIMARY

JOB PURPOSE

To implement and deliver the UK National Curriculum programmes, according to the age, aptitude and abilities of the pupils being taught.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

CURRICULUM

• 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, or the Spanish Ministry of Education
• 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

PASTORAL

• To be aware of the physical and emotional well-being of pupils and the need to respond to particular situations
• To carry out duties of care as a class teacher and also during non class times
• To understand and implement all welfare and safeguarding policies
• To liaise with other staff as required e.g. school nurse, educational psychologist
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils at school

ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION

• To understand and implement:
• Regulations and correct procedures relating to attendance registers
• Emergency and evacuation procedures
• Health and Safety policies
• All curriculum polices
• Any other organisational policies or agreed procedures
• To conduct standardised or other tests when required and document pupils’ performance
• To attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and also on other occasions when required e.g. team planning meetings
• To attend and participate in all training days
• To supervise playtimes and lunchtimes when required
• To supervise pupils in assemblies when required
• To liaise with colleagues enabling satisfactory transfers of children within school between schools and hand over to new staff
• To promote the subject(s) within the school and provide enrichment opportunities
• To provide additional activities and opportunities for pupils outside the classroom
• To undertake any other reasonable requests by the Head or other line manager

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 Download Information for PrimaryApplicants document

Head of English

Requirements and Responsibilities

King’s College is an academically selective school and the English Department is both high-achieving and thriving.  The pupils, on the whole, are natural linguists and the results at both IGCSE and A Level are consistently impressive.  A love of reading and the appreciation of literature are very much in evidence across the pupil ability spectrum.  Value-Added data also underlines the notable progress our pupils make in this curriculum area.  Pupils are motivated and keen to succeed, which makes teaching and working generally within the College very fulfilling.  Pupils are passionate about learning and teachers thoroughly enjoy the many classroom and extra curricular opportunities to go beyond the basic syllabus and explore areas of particular personal interest.  There are presently six full-time and two part-time members of staff, aside from the staffing allocation for the teaching of Induction English and English as a second language to a very small number of students.

Aside from the wide-ranging extra-curricular programme on offer to students, including the likes of a Book Club and Debating Society, the English Department also runs ‘clinics’ at lunch times and after school to assist those who may be having difficulties with their studies or those who want to engage with academic extension material. The appointed candidate will be expected to both coordinate and involve themselves in this process.

The curriculum position and popularity of English makes it an influential core subject and the Head of English is expected to liaise regularly with both the Director of Studies and the Academic Leadership Group, a body made up of senior academic members of staff within the College.  He/She will be expected to exhibit strong man-management, inter-personal, organisational, budgeting and planning skills.  All Heads of Departments are also expected to devise, update and implement policies, handbooks, schemes of work and programmes of study for all Key Stages.  They are also required to liaise directly with the Subject Coordinator for English in the Primary School in respect of the development of pupils’ language skills and learning, and also the Upper Key Stage 2 Coordinator in regard to English skills and the transition of pupils from Year 6 to Year 7 (KS2 to KS3).  A further partnership is in place between all Heads of Department within the Secondary School and their counterparts within our feeder prep school, also located within Madrid, to ensure the consistency of, and the sharing of, good practice.  All Heads of Department are expected to coordinate and feedback on the lesson observation and work scrutiny processes, in addition to the compilation of Academic Performance Reviews.  There are a number of regular meetings which Heads of Department are required to attend.

Candidates interested in a residential post within boarding should indicate this on their application.

Responsibility posts such as Head of House, Academic Coordinator, and Head of Year may be available internally once the initial appointment has been made.

Applications should be made via the attached Application Form and should be returned via email, alongside a covering letter, to the Head’s P.A. noelia.tolosa@kingsgroup.org no later than the closing date of 27 February.  Interviews will take place in London on or around 12 March.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION - SECONDARY TEACHER

RESPONSIBLE TO: HEADTEACHER

JOB PURPOSE

To implement and deliver the UK National Curriculum, IGCSE and A Level programmes, according to the age, aptitude and abilities of the pupils being taught.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

CURRICULUM

• 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 or the Spanish Ministry of Education.
• 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.

PASTORAL

• To be aware of the physical and emotional well-being of pupils and the need to respond to particular situations.
• To carry out duties of care as a form tutor and also during non class times.
• To understand and implement all welfare and safeguarding policies.
• To liaise with other staff as required e.g. school nurse, educational psychologist.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils at school.

ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION

• To understand and implement:
• Regulations and correct procedures relating to attendance registers
• Emergency and evacuation procedures
• Health and safety policies
• All curriculum polices
• Any other organisational policies or agreed procedures
• To conduct standardised or other tests when required and document pupils’ performance
• To attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and also on other occasions when required e.g. team planning meetings
• To attend and participate in all training days
• To supervise playtimes and lunchtimes when required
• To supervise pupils in assemblies when required
• To liaise with colleagues enabling satisfactory transfers of children within school between schools and hand over to new staff
• To promote the subject(s) within the school and provide enrichment opportunities
• To provide additional activities and opportunities for pupils outside the classroom
• To undertake any other reasonable requests by the Head or other line manager.

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 Download General Information for_Head of English Applicants document

Teacher of Chemistry

Requirements and responsibilities

King’s College is an academically selective school and the Chemistry Department is both high-achieving and thriving.  The pupils, on the whole, are natural academics and the results at both IGCSE and A Level are consistently outstanding.  Annually, all three science subjects, along with Maths, find themselves vying for the position of being the most over-subscribed A Level course.  Pupils are motivated and keen to succeed, which makes teaching and working generally within the College very fulfilling.  Many students depart the College to embark upon Chemistry based degree courses, often within the most highly regarded universities across the world.

Single Science IGCSE courses in Chemistry, Biology and Physics are followed from the beginning of Year 9, and aside from the wide-ranging extra-curricular programme on offer to students, the Chemistry Department also runs ‘clinics’ at lunch times and after school to assist those who may be having difficulties with their studies or those who want to engage with extension material beyond the syllabus.  The appointed candidate will be expected to involve themselves in this process, alongside their teaching allocation which will include A Level and GCSE Chemistry in addition to some Key Stage 3 Science in Years 7 and 8.

The College is presently looking to broaden the scientific A Level programme on offer to students and is considering the inclusion of Psychology at AS Level in September.  Candidates with the ability to help deliver such a course, or an interest in doing so, should indicate this within their application.  Experience of delivering the Key Stage 3 Science course and/or an ability to deliver either of the other single sciences (Biology and Physics) at Key Stage 4 or above should also be indicated.

Candidates interested in a residential post within boarding should indicate this on their application.

Responsibility posts such as Head of House, Academic Year Coordinator, and Pastoral Year Coordinator may be available internally once the initial appointment has been made.

Applications should be made via the online Application Form and should be returned alongside a covering letter to the Headteacher via email to her P.A. noelia.tolosa@kingsgroup.org by the closing date of 24 February.  Interviews will take place in London on or around 12 March.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION - SECONDARY TEACHER

RESPONSIBLE TO: HEADTEACHER

JOB PURPOSE

To implement and deliver the UK National Curriculum, IGCSE and A Level programmes, according to the age, aptitude and abilities of the pupils being taught.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

CURRICULUM

• 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 or the Spanish Ministry of Education.
• To produce reports and grades for pupils as per the school calendar.
• To conduct regularly organized 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.

PASTORAL

• To be aware of the physical and emotional well-being of pupils and the need to respond to particular situations.
• To carry out duties of care as a form tutor and also during non class times.
• To understand and implement all welfare and safeguarding policies.
• To liaise with other staff as required e.g. school nurse, educational psychologist.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils at school.

ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION

• To understand and implement:
• Regulations and correct procedures relating to attendance registers
• Emergency and evacuation procedures
• Health and Safety policies
• All curriculum polices
• Any other organisational policies or agreed procedures
• To conduct standardised or other tests when required and document pupils’ performance
• To attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and also on other occasions when required e.g. team planning meetings
• To attend and participate in all training days
• To supervise playtimes and lunchtimes when required
• To supervise pupils in assemblies when required
• To liaise with colleagues enabling satisfactory transfers of children within school between schools and hand over to new staff
• To promote the subject(s) within the school and provide enrichment opportunities
• To provide additional activities and opportunities for pupils outside the classroom
• To undertake any other reasonable requests by the Head or other line manager.

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 Download General Information for Chemistry Applicants document

Teacher of French and German

Requirements and responsibilities

The Modern Foreign Languages Department at King’s College is high-achieving and thriving.  The pupils, on the whole, are natural linguists and the results at both IGCSE and A Level are consistently outstanding.  Pupils are motivated, hard-working and keen to succeed, which makes teaching and working generally within the College very fulfilling.  There are presently three full-time members of staff and two part-time, aside from the staffing allocation for the teaching of Spanish to non-native speakers.

The College wishes to introduce IGCSE German to the curriculum in Year 10 for the first time in September 2012 and therefore the successful candidate could expect to have a timetable that reflects an initial predominance of French teaching, alongside a growing allocation of German teaching.  Subsequently, it is anticipated that German will also be added to the Key Stage 3 MFL curriculum. He/She will take responsibility for the planning of the IGCSE German course delivery, including the creation of a scheme of work which adequately covers all aspects of the course. As such, the most suitable candidates will have experience of teaching both languages up to a minimum of GCSE standard and across both Key Stages 3 and 4.  The ability to teach German at A Level would also be a distinct advantage as the school intends to include the subject within the 6^th Form programme in due course.

Aside from the wide-ranging extra-curricular programme on offer to students, the MFL Department also runs ‘Language Clinics’ at lunch times and after school to assist those who may be having difficulties with their studies or those who want to learn beyond the syllabus.  The appointed candidate will be expected to involve themselves in this process.

Candidates interested in a residential post within boarding should indicate this on their application.

Responsibility posts such as Head of House, Academic Coordinator and Head of Year may be available internally once the initial appointment has been made.

Applications should be made via the online Application Form and should be returned via email alongside a covering letter to noelia.tolosa@kingsgroup.org by the closing date of 24 February.  Interviews will take place in London on or around 12 March.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION- SECONDARY TEACHER

RESPONSIBLE TO: HEADTEACHER

JOB PURPOSE

To implement and deliver the UK National Curriculum, IGCSE and A Level programmes, according to the age, aptitude and abilities of the pupils being taught.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

CURRICULUM

• 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 or the Spanish Ministry of Education.
• 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.

PASTORAL

• To be aware of the physical and emotional well-being of pupils and the need to respond to particular situations.
• To carry out duties of care as a form tutor and also during non class times.
• To understand and implement all welfare and safeguarding policies.
• To liaise with other staff as required e.g. school nurse, educational psychologist.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils at school.

ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION

• To understand and implement:
• Regulations and correct procedures relating to attendance registers
• Emergency and evacuation procedures
• Health and safety policies
• All curriculum polices
• Any other organisational policies or agreed procedures
• To conduct standardised or other tests when required and document pupils’ performance
• To attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and also on other occasions when required e.g. team planning meetings
• To attend and participate in all training days
• To supervise playtimes and lunchtimes when required
• To supervise pupils in assemblies when required
• To liaise with colleagues enabling satisfactory transfers of children within school between schools and hand over to new staff
• To promote the subject(s) within the school and provide enrichment opportunities
• To provide additional activities and opportunities for pupils outside the classroom
• To undertake any other reasonable requests by the Head or other line manager.

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 Download General Information for French and German Applicants document

Teacher of History

Requirements and responsibilities

The History Department at King’s College is high-achieving and thriving.  History is an oversubscribed option choice at both GCSE and A Level.  The pupils, on the whole, are natural academics and the results within public exams are consistently outstanding; the department regularly achieves the highest proportion of A and A* grades at both examination levels.  Pupils are motivated, hard-working and keen to succeed, which makes teaching and working generally within the College very fulfilling.  There are presently two full-time and two part-time members of staff within the department.

Many History students regularly involve themselves in the College’s Debating Societies and in the likes of the European Youth Parliament programme which help to nurture their skills as reflective historians.  There are also regular enrichment trips for History students to take advantage of both within Spain and further afield.

Aside from the wide-ranging extra-curricular programme on offer to students, the History Department also runs ‘Clinics’ at lunch times and after school to assist those who may be having difficulties with their studies or those who want to learn beyond the syllabus.  The appointed candidate will be expected to involve themselves in this process in addition to a timetable that will include contact with students from across the full secondary age-range: Years 7 to 13.

Candidates interested in a residential post within boarding should indicate this on their application.

Responsibility posts such as Head of House, Academic Coordinator, and Head of Year may be available internally once the initial appointment has been made.

Applications should be made via the online Application Form and should be returned via email, alongside a covering letter, to the Head’s P.A. noelia.tolosa@kingsgroup.org by the closing date of

24 February.  Interviews will take place in London on or around 12 March.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION - SECONDARY TEACHER

RESPONSIBLE TO: THE HEADTEACHER

JOB PURPOSE

To implement and deliver the UK National Curriculum, IGCSE and A Level programmes, according to the age, aptitude and abilities of the pupils being taught.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

CURRICULUM

• 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 or the Spanish Ministry of Education.
• 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.

PASTORAL

• To be aware of the physical and emotional well-being of pupils and the need to respond to particular situations.
• To carry out duties of care as a form tutor and also during non class times.
• To understand and implement all welfare and safeguarding policies.
• To liaise with other staff as required e.g. school nurse, educational psychologist.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils at school.

ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION

• To understand and implement:
• Regulations and correct procedures relating to attendance registers
• Emergency and evacuation procedures
• Health and safety policies
• All curriculum polices
• Any other organisational policies or agreed procedures
• To conduct standardised or other tests when required and document pupils’ performance
• To attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and also on other occasions when required e.g. team planning meetings
• To attend and participate in all training days
• To supervise playtimes and lunchtimes when required
• To supervise pupils in assemblies when required
• To liaise with colleagues enabling satisfactory transfers of children within school between schools and hand over to new staff
• To promote the subject(s) within the school and provide enrichment opportunities
• To provide additional activities and opportunities for pupils outside the classroom
• To undertake any other reasonable requests by the Head or other line manager.

Download application form
 Download General Information for History Applicants document

Teacher of Science

Requirements and responsibilities

King’s College is an academically selective school and the Science Department is both high-achieving and thriving.  The pupils, on the whole, are natural academics and the results at both IGCSE and A Level are consistently outstanding.  Annually, all three science subjects, along with Maths, find themselves vying for the position of being the most over-subscribed A Level course.  Pupils are motivated and keen to succeed, which makes teaching and working generally within the College very fulfilling.  Many students depart the College to embark upon science-based degree courses, often within the most highly regarded universities across the world.

General Science courses are delivered to pupils within Years 7 and 8.  Thereafter, specific Single Science IGCSE courses in Chemistry, Biology and Physics are followed from the beginning of Year 9, and aside from the wide-ranging extra-curricular programme on offer to students, the Science Department also runs ‘clinics’ at lunch times and after school to assist those who may be having difficulties with their studies or those who want to engage with extension material beyond the syllabus.  The appointed candidate will be expected to involve themselves in this process, alongside their teaching allocation.

The present Science Department staff members are well-qualified, experienced and flexible in terms of the range of courses they can deliver across the age-range from Year 7 to Year 13.  Thus, candidates with a specialism in any of the three sciences can be adequately accommodated, although a basic knowledge of General Science for the purposes of teaching the Year 7 and 8 curriculums is a prerequisite.  A Level teaching can be made available in any of the three sciences, providing the appointed candidate is suitably qualified and experienced.

The College is presently looking to broaden the scientific A Level programme on offer to students and is considering the inclusion of Psychology at AS Level in September.  Candidates with the ability to help deliver such a course, or an interest in doing so, should indicate this within their application.

Candidates interested in a residential post within boarding should indicate this on their application.

Responsibility posts such as Head of House, Academic Year Coordinator, and Pastoral Year Coordinator may be available internally once the initial appointment has been made.

Applications should be made via the electronic Application Form and should be returned via email, alongside a covering letter, to the Head’s  P.A. noelia.tolosa@kingsgroup.org by the closing date of 24 February.  Interviews will take place in London on or around 12 March.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION - SECONDARY TEACHER

RESPONSIBLE TO: HEADTEACHER

JOB PURPOSE

To implement and deliver the UK National Curriculum, IGCSE and A Level programmes, according to the age, aptitude and abilities of the pupils being taught.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

CURRICULUM

• 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 or the Spanish Ministry of Education.
• To produce reports and grades for pupils as per the school calendar.
• To conduct regularly organized 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.

PASTORAL

• To be aware of the physical and emotional well-being of pupils and the need to respond to particular situations.
• To carry out duties of care as a form tutor and also during non class times.
• To understand and implement all welfare and safeguarding policies.
• To liaise with other staff as required e.g. school nurse, educational psychologist.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils at school.

ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION

• To understand and implement:
• Regulations and correct procedures relating to attendance registers
• Emergency and evacuation procedures
• Health and Safety policies
• All curriculum polices
• Any other organisational policies or agreed procedures
• To conduct standardised or other tests when required and document pupils’ performance
• To attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and also on other occasions when required e.g. team planning meetings
• To attend and participate in all training days
• To supervise playtimes and lunchtimes when required
• To supervise pupils in assemblies when required
• To liaise with colleagues enabling satisfactory transfers of children within school between schools and hand over to new staff
• To promote the subject(s) within the school and provide enrichment opportunities
• To provide additional activities and opportunities for pupils outside the classroom
• To undertake any other reasonable requests by the Head or other line manager.

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Teaching Posts Available at King’s College School, Madrid for September 2012

Recruitment is now taking place for highly committed and dynamic primary teachers. The primary curriculum within King’s Group schools has undergone exciting developments over the last couple of years, so a willingness to contribute ideas to the on-going creative development of the curriculum would be a distinct advantage.

Teachers recruited from the UK can expect a tax-free salary, a relocation allowance and free private health care.

Lower School Leader. The appointed person will be part of the La Moraleja SMT and will coordinate Years 3, 4 and 5 as well as teaching a class. This post would suit an ambitious and experienced teacher who has coordinated a core subject. The successful candidate will be able to lead, inspire and motivate a team of eight teachers.

Key Stage 2 Teachers. We welcome applications from enthusiastic and inspiring class teachers with experience of teaching in Years 4 and 5 to join our thriving Lower School

In addition, we are also seeking to recruit

Teacher of ICT and Art & Design (Yrs 6 to 9). The appointed person would need to be an experienced and inspiring Key Stage 3 Teacher. The post is to teach predominantly in Key Stage 3, but also includes the teaching of ICT and Art in Year 6, with the responsibility for the subject coordination of ICT throughout the school. The appointed person would also be a Form Tutor and would therefore be required to teach one period of PSHE per week. Applications are welcome from British qualified teachers with a minimum of two years’ teaching experience in the UK.

Applicants for the above posts should download and complete the application form, returning it with a covering letter and a recent photograph for the attention of Mr Harry FitzHerbert, Headteacher. Applications should be emailed to june.donnan@kingsgroup.org no later than Friday 23^rd March.

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General Information for Candidates Applying to teach at King’s College School, Madrid

King’s College School is a thriving, day preparatory school, with a roll of 500 children of approximately 20 nationalities between the ages of 2 and 14 years (Nursery to Year 9). The Headteacher is a member of IAPS and the school is part of King’s Group, which has Colleges in Madrid, Alicante, Murcia, Panama and the UK. The school is also a member of the Council of British International Schools and is inspected by ISI. The last inspection was in March 2008.

Our mission statement is “to sustain and develop an educational environment in which all pupils are able to fulfil their maximum potential, both as individuals and as members of a community.” The aim of the school, like its sister schools in Madrid, is to deliver a British Education in Spain for Europe and the World, providing students with an excellent all-round education while fostering tolerance and understanding between young people of different nationalities and backgrounds. The modern on-site facilities include a library, ICT centre, science laboratory, music rooms, multi-purpose sports surface, gymnasium and infirmary.

Location and travel: The school’s stunning, purpose built campus is situated in La Moraleja, one of the most highly regarded residential areas of Madrid. The site is well connected to the city, just off the A1 and a short walk from the La Moraleja Metro station. The majority of teachers choose to live in Madrid city centre and travel by public transport to school (a journey of approximately one hour). Some teachers choose to live in the mountain towns north of the city and they have a half-hour drive to school.

Curriculum:  Pupils follow the English National Curriculum, leading ultimately to IGCSE, AS and A Level examinations. The Early Years department, consisting of one Nursery Class and one Reception Class, follows the EYFS.  The National Curriculum is taught from Year 1 and pupils take Key Stage 2 SATs in Year 6, which are externally marked.
In addition to the British curriculum, Spanish pupils follow two obligatory parts of the Spanish Curriculum. There are Induction English Classes for children over the age of 7 who need to improve their English. There are also Spanish as a Second Language Classes for international children joining the school.

On completing Key Stage 3, pupils transfer to King’s College and study for IGCSEs, and go on to study for A Levels in Years 12 and 13. Those pupils who choose to go on to higher education in Spain also follow a programme of Complementary Studies in Spanish, to fully prepare them for courses at Spanish universities.  The majority of leavers go on to attend universities in the UK, most securing places at Russell Group establishments including Oxford and Cambridge.

Activities:  There are choirs and performing arts groups, which participate in events throughout the year. Pupils are encouraged to explore their capabilities in the areas of music and the arts from a very early age. Sports play an important role at the school and pupils are encouraged to take part in tournaments and local competitive events, in addition to their normal PE classes. School football and basketball teams compete in the local Alcobendas Leagues and pupils also take part in inter-school championships in athletics and cross-country. There is a programme of optional-extra-classes (some of which take place at King’s College) which includes horse riding, ballet, judo, Spanish dancing, swimming, tennis, tuition in various musical instruments, performing arts, chess, language clubs and craft workshops. In addition, teachers offer some break-time clubs and activities to enhance pupils’ extra-curricular experience.

The School Day: The school day runs from 9.25am – 4.25 pm for children. All teachers are expected to be in school by 9.00 am, and to be available until at least 4.45 pm. All teachers have some PPA time during the week, the exact amount depending on the classes taught and other responsibilities. Teachers are expected to do playground and lunchtime duties, on a rota basis, and also to provide cover as reasonably required for absent colleagues. All staff are provided with a free school lunch every day. The school year runs from the beginning of September to the end of June. The Spanish teaching year is followed, so although there are no half-term breaks, there are plenty of ‘Fiesta’ bank holidays to provide mini breaks. The school year consists of 184 teaching days, and teachers work a total of 194 days in the year. The return to work after the summer holidays in any given year may be at the end of August or the beginning of September.

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Primary Teacher Job Description - King’s College School, La Moraleja

JOB PURPOSE

To implement and deliver the UK National Curriculum programmes, according to the age, aptitude and abilities of the pupils being taught.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

CURRICULUM

• 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, or the Spanish Ministry of Education
• 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

PASTORAL

• To be aware of the physical and emotional well-being of pupils and the need to respond to particular situations
• To carry out duties of care as a class teacher and also during non class times
• To understand and implement all welfare and safeguarding policies
• To liaise with other staff as required e.g. school nurse, educational psychologist
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils at school

ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION

To understand and implement:

• Regulations and correct procedures relating to attendance registers
• Emergency and evacuation procedures
• Health and Safety policies
• All curriculum polices
• Any other organisational policies or agreed procedures
• To conduct standardised or other tests when required and to document pupils’ performance
• To attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and also on other occasions when required e.g. team planning meetings
• To attend and participate in all training days
• To supervise playtimes and lunchtimes when required
• To supervise pupils in assemblies when required
• To liaise with colleagues enabling satisfactory transfers of children within school and between schools
• To promote the subject(s) within the school and provide enrichment opportunities
• To provide additional activities and opportunities for pupils outside the classroom
• To undertake any other reasonable requests by the Head or other line manager