September 2026 start.
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Salary 28.000€ ART TEACHER OAKLEY COLLEGE Opened in 1989 as a nursery school accommodating 30 children, Oakley College now accommodates more than 550 students aged between two and 18.
While the school has flourished and grown over the last 30 years, we continue to offer a sense of family, where staff, students and parents work in harmony to get the best out of each other.
Oakley College is privately owned and fully authorised by NABSS (The National Association of British schools in Spain), and the Spanish government.
The school continues to grow, with recent developments including the opening of Oakley Park, a 5,000m2 sports, natural and recreational area serving the school community.
It has been recognised as one of the top 100 schools in Spain by the El Mundo newspaper and has been selected as one of the top 20 international schools in Spain.
For a window into our learning, visit the school webpage.
The school is situated in Tafira, just outside Gran Canarias capital Las Palmas, and in the foothills of the national park.
Las Palmas is a multicultural city with busy ports, stunning beaches, wide-ranging sports and shopping facilities, and a range of cultural events throughout the year (from cinema, international music, jazz and opera festivals to the month-long carnival celebrations in Spring).
Oakley is 20 minutes from the city, 20 minutes from the international airport and a short drive away from the beautiful mountainous areas of Gran Canaria.
The island enjoys year-round sunshine and temperatures typically in the 20s (Celsius).
POSITIVE OUTCOMES AND RESULTS We believe in developing students life skills and helping them to be happy, confident learners.
Over the last 3 years we have had positive academic results: A-level pass rate of between 97% and 100%.
IGCSE pass rate of between 88% and 92% OUR PHILOSOPHY We believe that a caring and stimulating environment is essential to the development of children.
We aim to provide a high-quality educational experience to our students, ensuring a passion for learning and life.
OUR VISION A confident learning community.
OUR MISSION To provide a high quality British education in a caring family environment.
OUR CORE VALUES Respect, Responsibility and Resolving Problems.
CANDIDATE INFORMATION The ideal candidate would be a qualified teacher and have a minimum of two years experience of teaching.
Ideally they will have previous experience teaching GCSE and A-Level Art or an equivalent exam system and have a background in fine art.
The post is to teach art 4 days a week and 1 day another subject, preferably A-Level psychology.
Oakley provides its teachers with permanent employment contracts.
Successful applicants will be expected to participate fully in the development of a vibrant, expanding learning community and, through our staff development programme, to further their own skills whilst contributing to our evolving vision for the schools future success.
The Oakley College community includes children from more than 15 nationalities, although the vast majority are local Spanish children.
All teaching is done in English (except for languages) and EAL experience is valued.
Class sizes are significantly smaller than the UK average.
LEARNING FOCUSED We pride ourselves on our family atmosphere, positive links with the local community, our strong academic programme, and above all, the committed team of staff who care for and educate our students.
We want our students to be happy at school and be an integral part of our confident, learning community.
The school seeks self-motivated professionals who can achieve excellence by positively adapting to an international setting, whilst maintaining the very highest expectations of their students and themselves.
SALARY AND BENEFITS Salary for the post is in line with the teachers in Spain, terms and conditions document (national guidelines).
The teaching salary is 28.000€ gross per year.
Estimated Tax (IRPF): 17% plus Social Security tax: 6.35%.
The gross salary is paid in Euros, 12 months of the year into the teachers bank account.
Some of the benefits of working with us: There is a free three course school meal every day, including a vegetarian option A CPD annual allowance of 200€ Free Spanish classes for beginners No charge for the education of the teacher's children, over the age of 3 (nursery).
Free private medical care in the case of work-related injury or illness.
? Friendly and inclusive working environment SUPPORTING YOUR MOVE TO GRAN CANARIA The school also provides administrative support in meeting the legal requirements for foreigners wishing to live and work in Spain, including: support in obtaining the legal documentation necessary to work in Spain support in registering with your local doctor assistance in opening a bank account and organising Internet and mobile phones.
If you arrive during the summer prior to starting work it is a good idea to bring a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) with you.
You can get this via the NHS app.
New starters will also be offered a school buddy to help you settle into life on Gran Canaria.
COST OF LIVING The cost of living index for Spain is still significantly below the UK, on average by 25%.
WORKING CONDITIONS WORKING YEAR If the Teacher is employed full time, he/she shall be available for work for 185 days in any year, of which 180 days shall be days on which he/she will be required to teach pupils in addition to carrying out other duties.
The 185 days shall be specified by the Principal.
THE TEACHING DAY There are 35 periods (of 50 minutes) a week in the primary timetable.
Teachers teach 30 periods (25 hours) a week and have 5 periods (of 50 minutes) PPA time.
The teaching day secondary and finishes at 15.45.
Staff are required to be in school from 08.30 until 15.50.
HOLIDAYS There are two months holiday in summer (July & most of August), 2/3 weeks at Christmas, 2 weeks at Easter and 2/3 days mid-term break, plus several Spanish bank holidays.
DOCUMENTATION It is very important that you carry original personal identification such as your passport or TIE all the time while you are in Spain.
You may need to show your identification when you pay using a debit/credit card.
You must keep all your original car papers in the car, if you have one, all the time.
WORK CONTRACT In order to work in Spain, an TIE number (a foreigners identity number), social security number and a contract of employment are needed.
The School will help with all paperwork.
SIGNING ON WITH A DOCTOR You must sign on with a social security doctor as soon as possible after receiving your work contract and social security number.
Go to the local health centre and ask for a social security health card, tarjeta sanitaria.
They will assign you a doctor and send the card to your address by post usually within 2 weeks.
SPANISH STATE PENSION The years of contract at school will count towards a Spanish state pension.
The present law says that you will need to contribute for 15 years to access a Spanish pension.
UK PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS Your salary will not include contributions to the UK state pension scheme or other EU pension schemes, e.g.
teachers pension.
It may be possible to keep paying your National Insurance stamp in the UK, please check with your pension provider before leaving the UK.
MOVING ABROAD When moving abroad it is important to be fully informed about all aspects relating to tax, pensions, etc.
within the UK.
For a detailed reference visit the UK website MEDICAL CARE Medical care is provided under the Spanish medical system from the start of your contract.
Full information in English can be obtained from the Spanish Health Service INSURANCE The school is insured against work accidents with a private medical company.
It has its own clinics, doctors, and ancillary staff, including physiotherapists.
They will arrange all the treatment you need.
You are entitled to a free medical check-up from this company every year.
TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION Job Purpose To teach students, creating an environment where they want to learn and where they can naturally discover their true passions, taking responsibility for their academic progress and pastoral care.
Line Manager Head of Faculty Learning and teaching To plan, prepare and deliver schemes of work in accordance with school policies.
To maintain a working knowledge of National Curriculum & other DFE documents.
To maintain records of pupils progress including all statutory documents required by the UK DFE or the Spanish Ministry of Education.
To produce reports and grades for pupils as per the school calendar.
To conduct termly meetings with parents to discuss and explain their childs performance and progress in school.
To provide and maintain an attractive and stimulating environment in which to foster effective teaching and learning.
To monitor progress and the effectiveness of class work and to evaluate and modify planning and teaching as necessary Managing To understand and implement: Regulations and correct procedures relating to attendance registers Emergency and evacuation procedures Health and safety policies All curriculum policies Any other organisational policies or agreed procedures To conduct standardised or other tests when required and document pupils performance To attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and also on other occasions as required To attend and participate in all training sessions To supervise playtimes and lunchtimes when required To supervise pupils in assemblies when required To liaise with colleagues enabling satisfactory transfers of children within school between schools and hand over to new staff To promote the subject(s) within the school and provide enrichment opportunities To provide additional activities and opportunities for pupils outside the classroom Pastoral To be aware of the physical and emotional well-being of pupils and the need to respond to particular situations.
To carry out duties of care as a form tutor and also during non-class times.
To understand and implement all welfare and safeguarding policies.
To liaise with other staff as required e.g.
educational psychologist.
To promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils at school.
Other information Teachers at Oakley College are required to adhere to DFE Teachers Standards (published September 21012) Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school.
Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations.
Contribute to the life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school.
Ensure your own professional development.
Develop appropriate liaison with all teaching and support staff.
Liaise effectively with parents and actively promote their involvement in the life of the school.
Actively lead and develop the subject area as part of the wider, school curriculum SAFEGUARDING Safeguarding is everyones responsibility.
Safeguarding is defined as: Protecting children from maltreatment Preventing impairment of childrens health and development Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care and Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes (Gov.
UK 2014) Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent in relevant subject/area QTS Fluent English speaker Eligible to work in the EU Desirable British educational background International experience Knowledge and Experience Essential A clear philosophy on how to teach Sufficient knowledge to challenge more able pupils Strategies to deliver differentiated lessons Up to date knowledge of current educational developments.
Desirable Experience or awareness of pastoral responsibility EAL experience Skills and Abilities Essential An understanding of how to use assessment for learning strategies to improve learning.
Ability to motivate pupils and instil a love of learning Good communication skills.
Desirable Ability to adapt and react positively in any given situation Willing and able to offer enrichment Personal Qualities Essential Flexible, positive approach when dealing with students High moral and ethical values Good interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Passion for teaching Desirable Willingness to engage in local culture and learn basic Spanish Creative when approaching challenges Offering solutions rather than obstacles Please send your CV and include a recent photo and two professional referees, one of which should be your present Headteacher along with a letter of application.
Any questions can be addressed to the school Principal, Donat Morgan Successful applicants will be required to obtain an international Safeguarding DBS check known as an ICPC.
Shortlisted candidates will have an interview online.