Myp and Dp Mathematics Teacher

**Salary**:
Competitive

**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent

**Start date**:
01/09/2025

15 January 2025

**Job overview**:
**LOCATION**:
International College Spain

**JOB TITLE**:
Secondary Teacher DP and MYP

**JOB PURPOSE**:
Ensure students make outstanding progress in their learning by:

- Providing an inspiring and effective education in the relevant curriculum areas.
- Engineering and exploiting opportunities to enhance student wellbeing and positive attitudes to learning.
- Building trusting and honest relationships with parents through timely and effective communications.
- Creating inspiring and safe learning environments that encourage innovation and risk-taking and celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Acting to support colleagues within your teams, the wider school, and in our multiple communities.
- Committing to Continuing Professional Development to enhance practice and increase impact on student learning.
- Playing an active and positive role in promoting a school culture based on Excellence, Respect, and Service.

**REPORTING TO**:
Head of Subject Group

**OTHER KEY RELATIONSHIPS**:

- Department members
- Grade Level Leaders
- Head of Learning Support and Head of EAL
- Parents

**KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Teaching**
- Plan and lead inspiring lessons aligned with department unit planners and IB criteria.
- Provide regular feedback on student progress per the school’s assessment policy.
- Maintain student records on official platforms to track progress.
- Prepare students for external examinations and support projects like the MYP Personal Projects and DP Extended Essays.
- Participate in curriculum-based field trips and extracurricular activities, including NAE Global Campus.

**Pastoral Care**
- Track attendance and report to the GLL team, SEN, EAL, and Counselling teams as needed.
- Carry out duties such as breaktime supervision and ensure adherence to the school's Code of Conduct.
- Support student wellbeing during daily Wellbeing Time and PSHE lessons.
- Mentor students and assist with their transition into and out of ICS.

**Parent Communications**
- Build trust with parents through timely reports, conferences, and informal updates.
- Promote school practices and achievements through newsletters, yearbooks, and social media.

**Learning Environment**
- Create positive classroom environments that encourage learning, innovation, and inclusion.
- Ensure displays celebrate student success and support learning.
- Address health, safety, and IT issues promptly.

**Teamwork**
- Collaborate with the Head of Subject Group on planning and curriculum development.
- Share teaching resources and support department meetings.
- Participate in school initiatives such as NEASC accreditation and IBO review visits.

**Professional Development**
- Engage in training to improve teaching practices and student impact.
- Stay updated on IB curricula and teaching strategies.
- Actively participate in NAE Performance Management and other professional growth opportunities.

**Promoting School Culture**
- Embody the school’s values of Excellence, Respect, and Service.
- Exhibit responsibility, accountability, punctuality, and professionalism in all areas.

**Other Responsibilities**
- Support health and safety, equal opportunities, and other company policies.
- Promote the Company Vision and Values: Opportunity, Impact, Leadership, and Respect.
- Undertake additional duties as allocated by the Principal.

**PERSON SPECIFICATIONS**:
**Qualifications/Training**:

- QTS/PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification (Essential).
- At least 2 years’ experience teaching A Level, AP, IB MYP, or IB DP (Essential).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development (Essential).

**Experience/Knowledge**:

- Knowledge of IB curricula (Desirable).
- Experience in an international setting (Desirable).
- Ability to adapt teaching styles for diverse student backgrounds (Essential).

**About **International College Spain**:
**International College Spain**
- C/Vereda Norte 3, La Moraleja- Madrid- 28109- Spain+34 1 650 2398

The philosophy of the school is to provide students with a high quality international education which places a strong emphasis on fostering respect for the world´s nations and cultures.

This is achieved through provision of a challenging curriculum which develops critical, principled thinking within a positive learning environment and which addresses the students´ academic, social, emotional, physical, technological, aesthetic and moral needs. The school also promotes an active interest in learning, enabling students to acquire the skills, attitudes and qualifications necessary for them to become successful, responsible citizens.

The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is an international curriculum framework designed for all children between the ages of 3 and 12 years. The programme focuses on the total growth of the developing child affecting hearts as well as minds and addressing socia