Early Years Teacher

Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona, part of the Nord Anglia Education group, offers a world-class education to students aged 4 months to 18 years. Located in vibrant Barcelona, Spain, our international community celebrates diversity and embraces over 40 nationalities. At Hamelin-Laie, we nurture open-minded, resilient, and confident individuals through our holistic educational approach. Our curriculum inspires students to become socially, emotionally, and ethically aware, preparing them for an ever-changing world. As a member of our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the minds of tomorrow's leaders and collaborate with passionate educators from around the globe. Join us at Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona and make a difference in the lives of our students. Together, we'll create a truly transformative learning experience. JOB PURPOSE - Motivate and stimulate a child's learning abilities, often encouraging learning through experience- Provide pastoral care and support to children within a secure learning environment- Aid the development of a child's personal, social, language, and physical coordination abilities- Develop and produce visual aids and teaching resources- Encourage mathematical and creative development through stories, songs, games, drawing, and imaginative play- Help children develop curiosity and knowledge- Plan and coordinate work both indoors and outdoors- Share knowledge gained with other practitioners and build and maintain relationships with parents- Observe, assess, and record each child's progress- Ensure the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside the setting- Attend staff meetings and staff training days- Keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practiceKEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIESPromoting a Positive School Culture- Utilize grade level community meetings to promote the values and culture encompassed by the HLIS.- Organize Early Years events and initiatives to promote the values and culture encompassed by the HLIS Promise.- Celebrate student achievements and learner profile attributes through the lens of the HLIS Promise.- Actively create opportunities and encourage ideas that allow students to display authentic leadership of themselves, their peers, and the wider school community.- Actively support and promote the values and requirements of the educational programme.- Effectively and correctly implement policy and procedures across their area of responsibility.Skills- Excellent communication and listening skills- Good organisational skills to plan the day and respond to the different needs of the children you teach- The ability to inspire and enthuse young children- Resourcefulness, patience, and a caring nature- An understanding of the needs and feelings of children- Ability to work independently with children, as well as being able to work in the wider Early Years/school team- A sense of humour and the ability to keep things in perspective- Ideas and creativity to plan resources and carry out activities such as dance, drama, music, arts, and crafts- Stamina to keep up with the needs and energy of a large group of lively children- Attention to detail for carrying out observations and reporting back to parents and other professionalsRemoving Barriers to Learning- Devise and follow pastoral systems that optimize the academic and emotional wellbeing of the students- Provide extra support for students who have difficulty adhering to the expectations of HLIS- Liaise with the Learning Support department and Counselling department to help students overcome any barriers to learning- Ensure that the individual needs of every student are met- Provide effective and sensitive induction and transition programmes for students and their families- Allocate students to classes that balance a variety of considerations, including friendship groups, prior academic achievement, language needs, gender balance, LS needs, etc.- Maintain your own informal student records based on information gathered- Be a visible presence in the lives of the students in the grade level and intervene with students needing extra supportSafeguarding and Wellbeing- Through developing relationships with parents and students, be alert to potential and actual safeguarding issues and report to the Safeguarding Team- Support the Safeguarding Team, as and when appropriate, to ensure a safe school environment for each and every student in the Early Years- Support the development of student wellbeing both proactively, planning events and initiatives; and reactively, by addressing incidents and themes relevant to the grade levelParent Communication- Engage parents as partners in student learning – both socio-emotional and academic, leading to positive and effective contribution to raising standards- Liaise with parents and members of the subject team to remove barriers to learning for students- Respond to parental enquiries in a timely and empathetic manner- Actively promote the work of the Early Years Team, informally in conversation- Support the MAC team by providing content for social media, meeting prospective parents, and onboarding familiesPERSON SPECIFICATIONS (in addition to those expected for Teachers)Qualifications/TrainingAt least one year as an Early Years teacher (Essential)Personal commitment to continuing professional development (Essential)A relevant degree or teaching qualification (Essential)Experience / KnowledgeMinimum 2 years teaching experience (Essential)The monitoring, assessment, recording, and reporting of pupils' progress (Essential)The requirements of a class teacher to adhere to all school policies, particularly those pertaining to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, and Child Protection (Essential)Effective teaching and learning styles (Essential)The theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children, e.g., classroom organization and learning strategies (Essential)Working in partnership with parents (Essential)SkillsEvidence of very good, successful teaching (Essential)Creates a positive, challenging, and effective learning environment (Essential)Develop good personal relationships within a team (Essential)Establish and develop close relationships with parents and the community (Essential)Communicate effectively (both written and verbal) to a variety of audiences (Essential)Create a happy, challenging, and effective learning environment (Essential)Contribute to the school's Extra Curricular Programme (Essential)Personal AttributesHigh levels of personal integrity (Essential)Excellent organizational and time-management skills (Essential)Ability to work under pressure and remain calm (Essential)Willingness to take on multiple tasks (Essential)Adaptability (Essential) At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures. All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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