Job title
Secondary Maths Teacher
Location
Marbella, Spain
Salary range and package details
- €38,890 gross salary per annum
- Relocation allowance
- Returning staff bonus
- Medical insurance
- Professional development opportunities
Start date
As soon as possible
About the School
Our client is a well-established international school in Marbella, Spain, providing a high-quality education to students from a diverse international community. The school follows a British-style international curriculum, with a strong focus on academic achievement, personal development and preparing students for future study and life beyond school.
The successful candidate will initially teach Key Stage 3 Maths, with opportunities to contribute to the wider secondary curriculum as the role develops. The school values engaging, purposeful teaching and aims to create an environment where students are encouraged to be curious, independent and confident learners.
Who Might Thrive at This School?
This role would suit an enthusiastic and committed Maths teacher who enjoys working in an international environment and is passionate about helping students develop both confidence and competence in Mathematics. Teachers who are adaptable, collaborative and willing to embrace the opportunities that come with working in a diverse school community are likely to thrive.
The school would particularly suit someone who enjoys making Maths accessible and engaging, builds positive relationships with students and colleagues, and is keen to contribute to a supportive professional learning environment.
Life in Marbella, Spain
Marbella is a popular coastal city on Spain’s Costa del Sol, renowned for its Mediterranean climate, beautiful beaches, outdoor lifestyle and vibrant international community. The city offers a high quality of life, with excellent restaurants, cultural attractions, sports and leisure activities, as well as easy access to the wider Andalusian region.
For teachers relocating from overseas, Marbella offers the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle while living in a genuinely international community. Málaga and Málaga Airport are also within easy reach, making travel to the UK and other European destinations convenient.
Required qualifications
- A valid teaching licence, such as PGCE, QTS or a US teaching licence
- Recognised qualifications in Mathematics or a related subject
- Experience teaching Mathematics at secondary level
- The right to work in Spain or eligibility to obtain the relevant visa/work permit
Essential skills
- Strong subject knowledge in Mathematics
- Experience teaching Key Stage 3, or equivalent secondary age groups
- The ability to plan and deliver engaging, challenging and differentiated lessons
- Excellent classroom management skills
- A commitment to high academic standards and student progress
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work effectively as part of an international teaching team
- Flexibility, resilience and a willingness to embrace a new cultural environment
- A commitment to continuous professional development
Safeguarding skills and qualities required for international teachers
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- An understanding of professional boundaries and appropriate teacher-student relationships
- The ability to recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns
- A willingness to follow school safeguarding policies and procedures
- Professional integrity, sound judgement and a child-centred approach
- Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment
- Willingness to complete all required background, police and safeguarding checks
Who we are – chk Education
chk Education is a leading boutique international education search firm, specialising in connecting talented education professionals with outstanding schools around the world.
We work closely with international schools to identify high-quality teaching and leadership candidates, while providing candidates with personalised support throughout their international career journey. Our aim is to make the process of finding the right international teaching opportunity straightforward, professional and supportive.
Interested candidates should email:
emma@chkeducation.com
If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking to secure an international teaching position, please reach out to Emma with your preferences and she will be able to explore other opportunities with you.
Due to the number of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
In some of the countries where our client schools operate, there are upper age restrictions related to the issuance of visas and work permits. If you have any questions regarding this, please don’t hesitate to ask.
chk Education utilises safer recruitment procedures to ensure compliance with child protection requirements in all employment processes. The policies for safer recruitment are aligned with best practice and the International Taskforce for Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Successful applicants will be subject, but not limited to, various background and security checks, including receipt of satisfactory references, proof of qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.
