O Castro British International School is a happy, inclusive and successful school in Vigo, Spain with over 700 students in Primary and Secondary. We follow the National Curriculum for England and the Cambridge International Curriculum for KS3 in English, Maths and Science and IGCSE and A Levels. O Castro is part of the Globeducate group and with this brings opportunities both in network/professional development for staff and educationally for students.
Globeducate has a network of more than 70 schools across three continents, welcoming more than 40,000 students each day. Each institution is dedicated to academic excellence and shaping students to become global citizens of the future. Formerly known as NACE schools, Globeducate was established in Spain in 1972. By being part of the Globeducate group, we are able to offer our students unbeatable opportunities for studying abroad at schools within the group. In addition, Globeducate organises annual events across the group, such as a Music Festival, mini Olympics, art exhibitions, and more.
O Castro British School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled English Teacher to join our team:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and deliver engaging, age‑appropriate English lessons in line with the British curriculum, ensuring strong coverage of reading, writing, speaking and listening, grammar, vocabulary, and literature.
- Teach across secondary, supporting pupils in developing secure literacy skills, confidence in communication, and a love of reading.
- Regularly assess, monitor, and record pupil progress in English, providing clear feedback and reporting to parents and school leadership.
- Contribute to English curriculum planning, the development of high‑quality teaching resources, and the continuous improvement of literacy provision across the Primary school.
- Support enrichment activities such as reading clubs, storytelling events, school plays, book fairs, or themed literacy days.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that promotes positive behaviour, wellbeing, and active engagement with English.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- C1/C2 level of English.
- Degree in Education, English, or a related field.
- Experience teaching English in a primary school setting.
- Strong understanding of the British Primary curriculum and effective literacy teaching methodologies.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Permanent contract.
- A free lunch every day.
- Engaged, lively and creative learners who take pride in their school.
- A strong, forward thinking, collegiate leadership team.
- Highly motivated, supportive and committed colleagues.
At Globeducate, we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair work environment. We are proud to create a company culture that offers equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, culture, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity and age. We actively work on the integration of people with different abilities, encourage equal access to employment, and ensure that all employees have the same opportunities for professional growth and development. If you share our values and you believe in the importance of diversity in all its aspects and gender equality in the workplace, we hope you will join our team.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will have undertaken an enhanced safeguarding and local police checks.
DEIJB Statement
At O Castro British International School, we are dedicated to fostering a learning environment that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, ensures inclusion, advances justice, and nurtures a sense of belonging for every member of our community.
At Globeducate, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Selected candidates will be subject to safeguarding and police checks and must provide at least two professional references.
We are also committed to creating an inclusive and equitable working environment. We are proud to foster a company culture that offers equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, culture, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, or age. We actively work to integrate people with different abilities and strive to promote equal opportunities, ensuring that everyone working with us has the same chances for professional growth and development.
DEIJB Statement
At O Castro British International School, we are dedicated to fostering a learning environment that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, ensures inclusion, advances justice, and nurtures a sense of belonging for every member of our community.