Physics Teacher
hace 2 días
Madrid
About the Company Virtus College, The British Sixth Form, is the first Sixth Form College in Spain, offering a British education in small class sizes and year groups. Founded in 2016, we have built a distinctive educational model centred on academic excellence, personal development and a highly personalised approach to teaching and mentoring. Over the past nine years, Virtus has grown significantly and now operates from a state-of-the-art campus in La Moraleja, Madrid. Our model combines the academic rigour of the British Sixth Form system with a strong commitment to student wellbeing, university guidance, and the development of the skills students need to thrive in the 21st century. At Virtus, every student follows a personalised Roadmap designed around their academic profile, aspirations and university goals. Our teachers play a central role in making that journey successful, not only through high-quality classroom teaching, but also through mentoring, enrichment and active participation in the wider life of the school. We are a close-knit, international team united by a shared commitment to educational excellence, innovation and the belief that every student can become the best version of themselves. We are seeking a passionate and committed Physics A-Level Teacher to join our teaching team from August 2026. The successful candidate will teach Physics at KS5 / A-Level, contributing to a learning environment that is intellectually ambitious, highly supportive and rooted in strong relationships with students. This is a dynamic role that extends beyond subject teaching and includes involvement in our Mentoring Programme, The Enrichment Programme, and the broader pastoral and co-curricular life of the school. Teaching and learning Teach Physics at A-Level standard, ensuring excellent subject knowledge, strong exam preparation and high academic expectations. Plan and deliver structured, engaging and challenging lessons in line with Virtus’ teaching approach and the principles of ACE: Assessment, Challenge and Engagement. Adapt teaching to support, stretch and challenge students of different abilities and profiles. Integrate digital tools and ICT effectively into teaching and learning, in line with Virtus’ technology-rich educational model. Monitor student performance carefully and maintain accurate records of attendance, grades and progress. Contribute to the pastoral life of the school and support the wellbeing and development of all students. Take responsibility for mentees within the Mentoring Programme, working closely with the Head of Mentoring and the wider team to support students in their academic, personal and university-related goals. Wider school contribution Attend staff meetings, CPD sessions, parents’ evenings, school events, outings and other relevant school activities. Remain up to date with safeguarding, school policies, educational standards and best practice. Degree-level qualification directly related to Physics, or a closely related field. Ability to teach Physics at KS5 / A-Level. Previous classroom teaching experience. High level of English, both spoken and written. Commitment to safeguarding and to the holistic development of young people. A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school. PGCE, UK QTS, or equivalent postgraduate teaching qualification. Experience teaching A-Level or within the British curriculum. Experience using digital devices and educational technology in the classroom. Experience in mentoring, pastoral care or university guidance. Evidence of continued professional development in subject knowledge or pedagogy. Permanent contract under the Spanish system. Additional salary progression of €1,500 gross per year, subject to performance, during the first three years after signing. Schedule: on site, 08:15 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, with occasional later finishes for events and meetings. Extensive support, induction and training. Access to high-quality teaching resources and a technology-rich environment. Full support with legal and administrative visa processes where applicable. Virtus College is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across the whole school community.
