English Teacher

About the school

O Castro British International School is a happy, inclusive and successful school in Vigo, Spain with over 700 students in Primary and Secondary. The school follows the National Curriculum for England and the Cambridge International Curriculum for KS3 in English, Maths and Science, together with IGCSE and A Level programmes. O Castro forms part of the Globeducate group, a network of more than 70 schools across three continents that welcomes over 40,000 students each day. Membership of the group provides extensive opportunities for staff professional development and enables students to access study opportunities at other Globeducate schools worldwide. The group also organises annual events such as music festivals, mini Olympics and art exhibitions.

At O Castro British International School, we are dedicated to fostering a learning environment that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, ensures inclusion, advances justice, and nurtures a sense of belonging for every member of our community.

The role

O Castro British International School seeks an enthusiastic and skilled English Teacher to join its team.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate English lessons in line with the British curriculum, ensuring strong coverage of reading, writing, speaking and listening, grammar, vocabulary and literature.
• Teach across the secondary phase, supporting pupils in developing secure literacy skills, confidence in communication and a love of reading.
• Regularly assess, monitor and record pupil progress in English, providing clear feedback and reporting to parents and school leadership.
• Contribute to English curriculum planning, the development of high-quality teaching resources and the continuous improvement of literacy provision across the Primary school.
• Support enrichment activities such as reading clubs, storytelling events, school plays, book fairs or themed literacy days.
• Foster a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment that promotes positive behaviour, wellbeing and active engagement with English.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• C1 or C2 level of English.
• Degree in Education, English or a related field.
• Experience teaching English in a primary school setting.
• Strong understanding of the British Primary curriculum and effective literacy teaching methodologies.
• Successful applicants will have undertaken an enhanced safeguarding check and local police checks.

Benefits & package

• Permanent contract.
• A free lunch every day.
• Engaged, lively and creative learners who take pride in their school.
• A strong, forward-thinking and collegiate leadership team.
• Highly motivated, supportive and committed colleagues.
• Equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, culture, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or age, with active support for the integration of people with different abilities.

How to apply

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