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Vacancy: Year 1 Primary School Teacher (English section)

The Scandinavian School of Madrid is looking for an experienced Primary School Teacher to teach year 1 pupils at a local school in Madrid.

The candidate must have Qualified Teacher Status in Sweden, or preferably an equivalent UK/overseas qualification with Swedish teaching experience.

You will be committed to raising standards and have good organisational and interpersonal skills.

Candidate Specification:
A highly motivated and excellent classroom practitioner in Year 1 to 6
Enthusiasm, energy and commitment to children of all abilities
Ability to exercise professional leadership to ensure high quality teaching

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude:
At least 3 years experience of teaching in Year 1 to 6
Thorough understanding of the Swedish Curriculum
Ability to work within a close-knit, supportive team
Native English or equivalent

Personal Attributes:
Commitment to raising standards of learning
Energy, Ambition and enthusiasm
High level of self motivation
Good Organisation and interpersonal skills.
Passion for Languages and cultures across a wide ability range

Apply to this position not later than February 19th sending your CV/resume to
Tuula Pelas, tuula.pelas@escandinavo.com

Job description

Primary school teachers structure work and create lesson plans in accordance with curriculum objectives. They facilitate learning by establishing a positive relationship with pupils and by their organisation of learning resources and the classroom learning environment.

Primary school teachers develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability and aptitude.

Typical activities are broadly the same for all primary school teachers and include:
teaching all areas of the primary curriculum
taking responsibility for the individual progress of all primary age pupils in their classroom.
organising the classroom and learning resources to create a positive learning environment
planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater to the needs of the various ability ranges within 
   their class.
motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentations.
preparing and marking asseignments to facilitate positive pupil development.
meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils' development.
providing feedback to parents on a pupil's progress at parents' evenings and other meetings
coordinating activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, and supporting colleagues
    in the delivery of this specialist area.
working with others to plan and coordinate.
staying up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum.
taking part in school events and activities which may occur on weekends or in the evening.
liaising with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly in smaller schools.
working with parents and school administration to maximise their involvement in the school and the
   development of resources for the school.