Early Years and Lower Primary Class Teacher

As the school continues to grow, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a class teacher for the Early Years and Lower Primary department at The British College of Andorra, in the heart of the Pyrenees mountains. The role would suit an inspirational teacher who has the ambition to play an active part in the development of a forward-thinking school. Candidates from the UK seeking their first overseas position or international teachers with experience of a British curriculum are encouraged to apply. Flexibility and adaptability will be fundamental to success as will experience, drive and a sense of humour. We are looking for a teacher who has a developed understanding of the difference between performance and learning, a broad and knowledgable approach to assessment and feedback, and a research-informed pedagogy. Strong commitment to outdoor learning essential. Specifically in the context of Early Years and Lower Primary we are looking for a kind, open-minded, creative and relentlessly positive educator who brings demonstrated experience of authentic, child-centred, playful pedagogy, recognising that "Children are not the people of tomorrow, but people today. They are entitled to be taken seriously. They have a right to be treated by adults with tenderness and respect, as equals." (Janusz Korczak) Candidate Specifications: Qualified Teacher Status - essential Relevant Bachelor’s degree - essential Experience teaching English as an Additional Language students - desirable Willingness to contribute to the school's extra-curricular programme- desirable. The post offers a unique opportunity to live in a spectacular natural environment with outdoor pursuits such as skiing, cycling, climbing and mountain walking on your doorstep, and with low tax advantages. The school, which currently has 300 students and is set to grow significantly over the coming years, is situated just outside Andorra la Vella in a stunning mountainside location. We are 3 hours by road (exc