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Primary School Teacher

school
Rafa Nadal International School
location
Manacor, Spain, Europe
salary
US 2000 - 2100 a month
housing
Accommodation for the first month will be provided.
airfair
Full airfare reimbursement of economy class ticket and pick up at airport
Start date
Ongoing
2
  • Early Childhood, Elementary
  • University Graduate, Licensed Teacher
  • Bachelor
  • 2 years of teaching experience
  • Qualified Teacher Status
  • Teaching Credential/License
  • United Kingdom (UK), Ireland

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Experience in a primary school setting
  • Flexibility and a team-spirit work ethic
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills

Preferred:

  • UK Certification
  • Three or more years of teaching experience
  • Experience in differentiating instruction, and supporting students with learning challenges

Our School Day:

Teachers start at 8:00 and finish at 16:00. Teachers are expected to attend the weekly staff meeting (timetable permitting)

Application Process:

Please send CV and cover letter with contact details of three references.

Shortlisted candidates will have an initial online interview within two weeks of receiving the application.

RNIS is based in Manacor, Mallorca, and is managed by The Academy International School. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be prepared to have child protection screening, including references and checks with current/past employers, and provide an enhanced DBS certificate

  • The salaries at school all follow the Spanish national guidelines in terms of pay scales. The pay increases when there is an increase announced across Spain.
  • National health insurance.
  • Administrative support with legal documentation such as paperwork related to becoming a resident in Spain, registering with a doctor, opening a bank account, etc.
  • Support and advice on finding accommodation. We will provide relocation assistance by paying travel costs and in addition, we will also offer paid accommodation for the 1st month.
  • Holidays are in line with other international schools in Spain and then adapted to the local bank holidays.
  • Extra pay opportunities include running extracurriculars, tutoring, etc.

We are looking for a qualified and enthusiastic British qualified Primary School teacher to join our team at the Rafa Nadal International School on the beautiful island of Mallorca here in Spain.

The Rafa Nadal International School (RNS) can be found within the grounds of the Rafa Nadal Academy. RNS is a vibrant Anglo-American co-educational school focused on bringing out the best of each other, with the school’s philosophy based on the term “education” in the widest possible sense. We create a happy working atmosphere, where each child can feel a sense of belonging and where every individual is a very important part of the whole. The teachers all look for the positive attributes of each child and encourage these while discovering any weaknesses and helping in every way. We follow a student-centered approach as it is very important for us that each child is happy in school, thus developing a love of learning, and gaining confidence and security within himself/herself, which will continue for the rest of his/her life.

We provide a high-quality Anglo-American international education for boys and girls from across the world aged 3 to 18 years. The British Primary school, Nursery through to Year 6, and American middle and high school, Grade 6 through to Grade 12. All classes are delivered in English by experienced native teachers. The breadth and diversity of our school community make for a happy, warm, and supportive learning environment. We offer a differentiated program that prepares our students to lead rewarding lives both on a personal and professional level with the intellectual, emotional, and social qualities needed to impact positively their respective communities.

As part of the Rafa Nadal Academy, RNS strives to effect the same values in our students which have guided Rafa Nadal to such personal and professional success. Values such as Teamwork, Humility, Effort, Responsibility, Integrity, Patience, Tolerance, Commitment, Ability to Overcome Obstacles, Respect, Discipline, and Order.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • The duties of the primary teacher may include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

Instruction

  • Providing instruction to primary students, as requested
  • Ability to perform essential functions of the position
  • Willingly assisting the instructional process in its many forms
  • Supporting school-wide instructional initiatives
  • Gathering student data through observation, dialogue, testing tools, etc., and designing strategies to meet student needs
  • Remaining current with British National Curriculum standards and other instructional requirements
  • Supporting student learning through thoughtful planning and preparation and sound classroom management practices
  • Driving Personal Professional Development
  • Staying informed on the latest trends in Primary education
  • Strong IT skills are necessary (including technology in the classroom, and learning platforms such as Google Classroom).

Assessment

  • Assessing student progress
  • Maintaining updated grade books, tracking the data, drafting report cards, etc.
  • Assisting in conducting school-wide benchmark assessments when needed

Other Duties

  • Effectively communicating with school administrators, teachers, student service personnel, and parents regarding student performance and plans for improvement
  • Participating in school meetings as needed
  • Supporting students and administration in Positive Behaviour Intervention and Supporting philosophy
  • Assisting students in adopting a behavior conducive to success in the classroom setting
  • Participating in faculty meetings and professional learning community meetings
  • Assisting in orientation and open houses as needed
  • Modelling non-discriminatory practices in all activities
  • Performing other job-related functions as may be assigned
  • Serving as Team Leader if requested
  • Setting professional standards (dress, punctuality, etc.)
  • Community-Based Learning Initiatives
  • Assisting in the delivery of a curriculum that utilizes community resources to enrich the learning experiences of students
  • Job descriptions are created to provide a framework of responsibilities and are not inclusive of all duties that may be required. Teachers and staff embody an “all hands on deck” mentality and do whatever it takes to get the job done regardless of title.
This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

Welcome to the Rafa Nadal International School (RNS) found within the grounds of the Rafa Nadal Academy. RNS is a vibrant Anglo-American co-educational school focused on bringing out the best of each other, with the school’s philosophy based on the term “education” in the widest possible sense. We create a happy working atmosphere, where each child can feel a sense of belonging and where every individual is a very important part of the whole.

The teachers all look for the positive attributes of each child and encourage these while discovering any weaknesses and helping in every way. We follow a student-centered approach as it is very important for us that each child is happy in school, thus developing a love of learning, and gaining confidence and security within himself/herself, which will continue for the rest of his/her life.

We provide a high-quality Anglo-American international education for boys and girls from across the world aged 3 to 18 years. The British Primary school, Nursery through to Year 6, and American middle and high school, Grade 6 through to Grade 12.  All classes are delivered in English by experienced native teachers. The breadth and diversity of our school community make for a happy, warm, and supportive learning environment. We offer a differentiated program that prepares our students to lead rewarding lives both on a personal and professional level with the intellectual, emotional, and social qualities needed to impact positively their respective communities.

As part of the Rafa Nadal Academy, RNS strives to effect the same values in our students which have guided Rafa Nadal to such personal and professional success. Values such as Teamwork, Humility, Effort, Responsibility, Integrity, Patience, Tolerance, Commitment, Ability to Overcome Obstacles, Respect, Discipline, and Order.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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