Madrid
Teach KS2 to KS5 Physical Education in Madrid You'll teach PE classes to sets of enthusiastic KS2 to KS5 pupils, and possibly IGCSE PE, in a school where physical education and sport matters. Class sizes of approximately 25 pupils, with access to good, outdoor, sports facilities. Your students go on to study Medicine, Engineering and Business-related degrees at top universities across Europe and the UK. Holy Mary is an independent British Catholic school in Madrid, founded in 2009. We're not part of a chain — decisions are made here, not in a corporate office. That means less bureaucracy and more room to teach the way you believe works best. Why Madrid? Madrid is one of Europe's most exciting cities. 300 days per year of sunshine, world-class culinary offer, excellent public transport, and a cost of living significantly lower than other capital cities such as London or Dublin. A vibrant international community, direct flights to most European capitals, and a quality of life that's hard to match. Many teachers who come for a year end up staying for decades. What we offer • Salary: 32,000 — 40,000 EUR gross/year (based on qualifications and experience), • Contract: Permanent from day one ('contrato indefinido' under Spanish labour law), • Professional development: Annual CPD programme, funded training, and opportunities to lead departmental initiatives, • An extensive relocation and benefits package for international candidates (discussed at interview), • Visas & paperwork: Full support with work permits and local bureaucracy — we guide the process and reimburse any expenses Why Holy Mary? We're not a corporation. We're not part of a chain of schools across multiple continents. We're a family-oriented school, founded by educators, run with the values of a family. What does that mean in practice? • You're a person, not a number. Our headteacher knows every teacher. Decisions happen via discussions, not HR portals., • Students want to learn, class sizes are small, parents are supportive, and behaviour (most days!) is excellent., • Community matters. We celebrate together, support each other, and protect the culture that makes this place special., • Our Catholic identity is central to who we are. It shapes our community, our values, and the way we treat each other. We welcome staff from all cultures and backgrounds who are drawn to such values. What we're looking for • QTS, PGCE, BEd, or equivalent teaching qualification, • Undergraduate degree in sports science or closely related subject, • Experience teaching IGCSE PE would be an advantage, • Genuine enthusiasm for the subject and for helping all students to achieve, • A commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children, • British, EU, and international candidates welcome — we support visa applications Nice to have: Experience teaching in a British international school. However, if you're a great PE teacher, we want to hear from you regardless. How to apply IMPORTANT: We do not review applications through LinkedIn. Please send your CV and a cover letter to explaining why Holy Mary interests you and what you'd bring to our PE department. We review applications as they arrive and interview promptly. Strong candidates may receive an offer before any closing date. Holy Mary British Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and/or relevant police checks. NABSS / CISC / ACADE member —