Secondary Teacher of French (Full Time)

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.

We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021-22 we reached 650 million people.

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Job Overview

The British Council School, a coeducational British institution for ages 2-18 with 2,000 students, combines the English National Curriculum with Spanish Language and Culture, achieving excellent academic results and global university placements. With modern facilities, advanced resources, and strong staff development, it provides a world-class education aligned with the British Council's mission to build global connections while prioritizing safeguarding and fostering creativity, resilience, and critical thinking.

Role Purpose

• To teach students in Key Stage 3, 4 (English National Curriculum) and Key Stage 5 (Bilingual Baccalaureate - BiBac®) as a member of our team ensuring the highest standards of teaching & learning and pastoral care for our students, supporting them to reach their academic potential and in their development as global citizens.
• To develop the subject area beyond the academic curriculum looking for ways to provide students with practical experiences in the subject.
• To act as form tutor to a group of students communicating with students, parents and subject teachers to ensure high levels of pastoral care and academic support are provided.
• To support the school in maintaining its highest rating in all areas of the British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection.

Accountabilities

• Set high expectations to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils while promoting progress and strong outcomes.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons with good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Adapt teaching strategies to address the strengths and needs of all pupils and utilize assessments effectively.
• Manage behavior to ensure a positive and safe learning environment.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities, including duties assigned by the line manager under the National Private Schools Collective Agreement.

Qualification

Essentials

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or equivalent teaching certification; Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent (in the case of Early Careers Teachers they will join the school's teacher induction period to achieve QTS and develop their practice) OR a Bachelor's Degree in the subject applied for.
• Proficient spoken and written in French language level minimum C2 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or equivalent) .
• B2 CEFR or equivalent in English.

Desirables

• PGCE or equivalent teaching certification OR Bachelor's Degree in the subject applied for.
• Master's degree in Secondary Education Teacher Training.
• Proficient spoken and written level (minimum C2 CEFR or equivalent) in French language.
• C2 CEFR or equivalent in English.

Work Experience

Essentials

• Recently completed teacher training programme in the specific phase applied to, demonstrating relevant experience in a UK, International or Bilingual School.
• Recent, relevant, professional development in Teaching and Learning.

Desirables

• A minimum of 2 years recent and relevant teaching experience within the last 5 years in the Secondary phase in a UK, International or Bilingual School.
• English as a Foreign Language (EFL) / English as Second Language (ESL) teaching experience with children.
• Recent experience in delivery of English National Curriculum.
• KS3, KS4 and KS5 experience.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Starting with 31,972EUR per annum (Based on qualification and experience).
• Medical allowance: The opportunity to belong to a private health insurance company at reduced rates.

Additional Information

• Contract duration: 3-months contract temporary with the possibility of extension according to school's needs.
• Right to work in country: Candidates are expected to have researched whether they have the right to live and work in Spain. The British Council School of Madrid welcomes international candidates and will support successful applicants in obtaining a work visa.

Closing date and time - Tuesday 4th February 2025 (23:59 Spain Time)

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Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement

The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.

We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.

Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council's Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

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