Infant School Teacher

**British Council School Madrid**:
**2,000 pupils|2-18 years|Co-Educational|BSO, NABSS**:
The British Council Infant School in El Viso, Madrid, is seeking to appoint an inspiring, caring and dedicated professional to the position of **Infant School Teacher**, to be part of the team of Teachers at our school in the city centre, to contribute to the continued success of an outstanding school as assessed by the British Schools Overseas (BSO) Inspection in 2015, 2018, and 2021. This position will be a full-time appointment, starting as soon as possible after the winter holiday break.

**About the British Council School - Madrid, Spain**:
The **British Council School **was established in Madrid in 1940, at a time when Europe was facing the challenge of the rise of fascism. The school has always offered a bilingual and bicultural education, underpinned by its objective to develop future citizens with the core values of loyalty, flexibility, resilience, caring and challenge. The school facilitates cultural relations engagement with key target audiences through a high-quality, bilingual and bi-cultural curriculum to a school community of 2,000 children from 2 to 18 years of age. The school is part of the British Council, the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities worldwide. It is an integral part of their work in Spain and one of their flagship instruments of cultural relations.

The **British Council El Viso Infant School **opened in September 2016 in Madrid city centre, in the peaceful residential district of El Viso. Located in a purpose-built Infant school, children start at 2 years of age and enjoy their Foundation Stage phase there until they join Key stage 1 at the school in Somosaguas. The school currently offers flexible opening hours (8.30- 16.30) to meet the demands of parents’ and carers’ working hours, as well as offering after-school clubs in English; staff are given an opportunity to share their skills when delivering clubs.

A unique and exciting centre, the school is a happy, vibrant place where pupils delight in attending and participating in dynamic lessons and activities, delivered through music, sports, language learning, movement classes, arts and play.

The Early Years education in this school forms the firm foundation for the outstanding results, both academic and personal, that are achieved by the older students.

**Why Come to Madrid?**

Our school is located in the heart of Madrid, a vibrant and thriving cosmopolitan city. Our staff has the chance to live and work in a place of great history, culture and cuisine. Opportunities are endless for travel, sport and entertainment, both in the city and country-wide; Spain is one of the top destinations in the world for leisure and holidays.

**What do we offer our Teachers?**:

- The opportunity to work with enthusiastic, happy and confident children who enjoy learning
- A welcoming and supportive network of colleagues
- Competitive salaries and fee remission for children of staff members
- An extensive welcome, relocation and integration programme to help new teachers and their families settle into Madrid
- Ongoing and robust professional development opportunities
- Subsidised English or Spanish language courses
- Free annual health check-ups, flu vaccines and private health insurance at a reduced rate

The successful applicants for this post will have:

- A real desire to live and exemplify our school motto, 'Be the best you can be'
- English to the level of, or a level comparable to, first language communicator
- Ambition, passion and dedication to guide, inspire and challenge young children
- A drive for professional development, continued outstanding practice and challenge
- A good working knowledge of the latest UK practices

**How to Apply**:
Enclosed below you will find a full Role Profile, the British Council Behaviours and Core Skills for your reference, and to assist you in filling in the Application Form.

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