Teacher of Biology

**Salary**:
Competitive

**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent

**Start date**:
August 2025

20 December 2024

**Job overview**:
**King's College, The British School of Alicante, one of the most sought after British Schools in Spain, is seeking to appoint an inspiring, committed and passionate professional to teach Biology to IBDP and A-Level from August 2025.**

This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding school as we continue to develop our Science department in school. If you are a skilled teacher who is experienced in KS3, KS4 and KS5 (IBDP & A-Level), are passionate about creating independent, internationally minded and curious pupils, enjoy the challenge of teaching mixed attainment groups, are flexible and want to work in a high-performing school with some of the best external exam results in the Inspired group of over 100 schools, then we would love to hear from you

To find out more about King’s College Alicante, please visit:
**This position is suitable for NQT/ECTs.**

In addition to your interest in this role, you might also be interested in our annual** in-person global career event, taking place in London on Saturday 18**_th_** January 2025.** This school and up to 35 other schools from across the UK and international Inspired Education network will be attending and looking to speak to people seeking a new teaching role from August 2025. For more information and to register your interest in the event, please click here:
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- To deliver high quality teaching and learning in line with the UK National Curriculum and local requirements.
- To plan, feedback and teach in line with school and departmental procedures.
- To plan, prepare and deliver schemes of work in accordance with school policies.
- To maintain a working knowledge of National Curriculum & other documents.
- To maintain records of pupils’ progress including all statutory documents required by the UK DFE.
- To produce reports and grades for pupils as per the school calendar.
- To conduct termly interviews with parents to discuss and explain their child’s performance and progress in school.
- To provide and maintain an attractive and stimulating environment in which to foster effective teaching and learning.
- To monitor progress and the effectiveness of class work and to evaluate and modify planning and teaching as necessary.
- To differentiate accordingly according to the students’ needs

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE**:

- Be an inspiring, creative and passionate teacher whose practice is rooted in Quality First Teaching and will share our belief in the importance of supporting and developing the whole child.
- Believe in Inspired’s approach to education where academic performance, sporting opportunities and creative arts are given equal status throughout the child’s school experience.
- Have experience of successfully teaching Biology to IBDP Level and/or A-Level and will be able to demonstrate the value they have added to the outcomes of pupils under their care.
- Be excited by the prospect of working for a school judged under the BSO framework to be “outstanding in all areas” and explain what they can bring to that environment.
- Be committed to working collaboratively with pupils, parents and peers to achieve the best pupil outcomes possible.
- Be able to adapt teaching methods to support and drive the progress of pupils whose first language may not be English.
- Be a dedicated team player, with a “can-do” attitude who contributes positively to the general working environment and possesses an eagerness to contribute to the wider life of the school including enrichment and extracurricular activities.
- Be a reflective practitioner with a keen interest in their own personal and professional development and an enthusiasm for participating in CPD and peer learning opportunities.
- Be fluent in English and demonstrate highly articulate spoken, written & technical language.
- Share our strong pastoral ethos and be able to demonstrate a commitment to pastoral care and the crucial role all staff play in developing the “whole” child.
- Support Inspired’s dedication to technology and be willing to embrace virtual reality, artificial intelligence and associated technologies to enhance children’s learning experiences.

**About **King's College School Alicante**:
**King's College School Alicante**
- Glorieta del Reino Unido No 5, Alicante- 03008- Spain+34 65 106 351

About King’s College Alicante
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group

King’s College Alicante is a highly successful, non-selective, co-educational day school located on the coast near the city of Alicante. Our educational philosophy is very much rooted in the principles of quality first teaching and we are focused on ensuring the best possible outcomes and experiences for all pupils, regardless of their ability or entry point. We expect all teachers who join us to have the same passion for holist