Spanish & Catalan Acquisition Primary Teacher

Spanish & Catalan Acquisition Primary Teacher

Date : 8 Apr 2025

Location : Barcelona, ES

Job ID : 5775

Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona, part of the Nord Anglia Education group, offers a world-class education to students aged 4 months to 18 years. Our international community celebrates diversity and embraces over 40 nationalities.

At Hamelin-Laie, we nurture open-minded, resilient, and confident individuals through our holistic educational approach. Our curriculum inspires students to become socially, emotionally, and ethically aware.

As a member of our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the minds of tomorrow's leaders and collaborate with passionate educators from around the globe.

Job Purpose

• Ensure students make outstanding progress by providing an inspiring and effective education.
• Enhance student wellbeing and positive attitudes to learning.
• Build trusting relationships with parents through effective communications.
• Create inspiring and safe learning environments that encourage innovation and celebrate Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Support colleagues within your teams and the wider school.
• Commit to Continuing Professional Development to enhance practice.
• Promote a school culture based on Excellence, Respect, and Service.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Teaching

• Provide effective education in the relevant curriculum areas.
• Plan lessons that reflect the department Unit Planners.
• Lead lessons aligned with the school's Teaching and Learning Charter.
• Provide regular feedback on learning in line with the school's assessment policy.
• Maintain accurate records of student attainment.
• Participate in curriculum-based field trips and co-curricular activities.
• Prepare students for external examinations.
• Advise students on option choices.
• Support named students in undertaking Personal Projects.
• Participate in Academic Board meetings.

Pastoral

• Enhance student wellbeing and keep attendance records.
• Liaise with relevant teams to support students in need.
• Carry out break and lunchtime duties.
• Report safeguarding concerns to the appropriate team.
• Mentor older students when appropriate.

Parents

• Build trusting relationships with parents through timely communication.
• Complete regular reports and attend scheduled conferences.
• Maintain ongoing records of student attainment.
• Engage in proactive communication, including sharing positive updates.
• Promote best practices through newsletters and social media.

Teamwork

• Support colleagues in the school and wider communities.
• Assist Heads of Subject and Heads of Year with departmental development plans.
• Contribute to curriculum development and share resources.

Professional Development

• Commit to continuous improvement through professional development.
• Use feedback and data analysis to improve practice.
• Stay up to date with subject content and innovative teaching approaches.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching A Level, AP, IB MYP, IB DP, or Primary (minimum 3 to 5 years).
• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Philology.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Experience

• Experience working in an international school setting.
• Demonstrated passion and knowledge of subject areas.

Start Date : 27 August 2025

At Nord Anglia Education, we are committed to providing a safe and happy environment where children can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils.

All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.