Teacher of Mathematics

**Description**

**The role**

Our aim is _to enable every child to achieve more than they dreamed possible_, in a happy and inclusive environment where everyone is supported and encouraged to excel.

Our students enjoy our online **Sparx Maths** homework platform and practise key skills learnt in class at home and in our lunch club. Teachers are expected to set homework on the platform once a week and recognise strengths and weaknesses from the results of the automatic marking.

The department is proud of their exam results and currently we have a quarter of our Year 11 students taking Further Mathematics IGCSE and just over a third of our Year 12/13 students taking Further Maths A-Level. These bright and gifted young adults have applied to do a range of apirational degrees at university, including Medicine, Aeronautical Engineering and Astrology with Astrophysics.

**Want to be part of our wonderful department?**
Do you have what it takes to nurture a young mathematically minded student to help them on their journey? If the answer is yes, then we are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable mathematics teacher to join our expanding team.

**Our School**
**Laude San Pedro International College **is an extremely successful, well-established and growing, co-educational day school exceeding 1000 students from ages 3 to 18. Laude San Pedro is part of the **International Schools Partnership (ISP Schools)** with over 80 schools across the globe.

Learning is at the heart of everything that we do and we continuously strive to improve on the outcomes for all of the students in our care. We are determined to be the school of choice and always work to improve the academic and enriched experiences that we offer our whole community.

The school is located just south of Marbella in the beautiful seaside town of San Pedro de Alcantara. We are very fortunate to enjoy a diverse community with other 50 nationalities.

**The School is**:

- known as one of the leading British International Schools in the region and listed as one of the **Top Schools in Spain** (Forbes).
- fully accredited by **NABSS**, the Spanish Ministry and we are also a member of ACADE.
- more than 1050 pupils aged from 3 years to 18 years.
- well-established and founded 20 years ago.
- one with a history of pupils going on to study at universities around the world.
- located in a purpose built campus in the beautiful town of San Pedro de Alcantara, 10 minutes from Marbella and 50 minutes from Malaga.

**Recruitment Details**
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated colleague: a professional commitment to the academic expectations and values of the school, and the ability to work in a team are essential. Applicants must have **Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)**, preferably from a UK provider, and be eligible to work in Spain and have a proficient (native or quasi-native) level of English.
- Experience of teaching A-Level Mathematics required (with Further Mathematics as an advantage)
- Has QTS preferably from a UK or equivalent provider
- Proactive and inspirational teacher, preferably with British and/or international school experience.
- Enjoys working with children in a positive and supportive manner.
- Knowledge and experience of leading and implementing the national curriculum for England is preferred
- Experience of and willingness to actively participate in the pastoral and enriched life of the school community.
- A genuine team player who is happy to contribute and lead initiatives within a successful and supportive department.
- Knowledge of Spanish, or willingness to learn Spanish would be an advantage.

**In return we offer**:

- An amazing career opportunity to teach in a prestigious, internationally-minded school.
- A competitive local salary and further benefits
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- Well-structured continual professional development programme.

**Process and Key Dates**:

- First round interviews will be scheduled online on**Monday 29th or Tuesday 30th April.**:

- Second round interviews are likely to take place**week beginning Monday 6th May**. Our aim will be to have appointed the new member of staff by the end of that week.