Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

• High School

Eligible Candidates:

• University Graduate, Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

• Education Required: Bachelor
• Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
• Required Certificates:
  Teaching Credential/License

  Other Certification

Additional School Requirements:

Job Benefits: Our package includes:

• Support and advice on finding accommodation. We will provide relocation assistance by paying travel costs and in addition, we will also offer paid accommodation for the 1st month.
• Administrative support with legal documentation such as paperwork related to the VISA process and becoming a resident in Spain, registering with a doctor, opening a bank account, etc.
• In terms of health insurance, in Spain everyone is covered by social security which is considered one of the best in the world.
• Holidays are in line with other international schools in Spain and then adapted to the local bank holidays.
• The salaries at school all follow the Spanish pay scales. The pay increases when there is an increase announced across Spain.

Job Description:We are looking for a qualified and enthusiastic High School English Language Arts Teacher to join our team at Rafa Nadal International, which is managed by The Academy International School, and is based in Manacor on the beautiful island of Mallorca here in Spain.
RNS can be found within the grounds of the Rafa Nadal Academy. RNS is a vibrant Anglo-American co-educational school focused on bringing out the best of each other, with the school’s philosophy based on the term “education” in the widest possible sense. We create a happy working atmosphere, where each child can feel a sense of belonging and where every individual is a very important part of the whole.
The teachers all look for the positive attributes of each child and encourage these while discovering any weaknesses and helping in every way. We follow a student-centered approach as it is especially important for us that each child is happy in school, thus developing a love of learning, and gaining confidence and security within himself/herself, which will continue for the rest of his/her life.
We provide a high-quality Anglo-American international education for boys and girls from across the world aged 3 to 18 years. The British Primary School, Nursery through to Year 6, and American middle and high school, Grade 6 through to Grade 12. All classes are delivered in English by experienced teachers. The breadth and diversity of our school community make for a happy, warm, and supportive learning environment. We offer a differentiated program that prepares our students to lead rewarding lives both on a personal and professional level with the intellectual, emotional, and social qualities needed to impact positively their respective communities.
As part of the Rafa Nadal Academy, RNS strives to affect the same values in our students that have guided Rafa Nadal to such personal and professional success. Values such as Teamwork, Humility, Effort, Responsibility, Integrity, Patience, Tolerance, Commitment, Ability to Overcome Obstacles, Respect, Discipline, and Order.
Role and Responsibilities:
The duties of the teacher may include, but are not limited to the following tasks:
Instruction:

• Providing instruction to students in grades 6 to 12, as requested
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position
• Willingly assisting the instructional process in its many forms
• Supporting school-wide instructional initiatives
• Gathering student data through observation, dialogue, testing tools, etc., and designing strategies to meet student needs
• Remaining current with American standards and other instructional requirements
• Supporting student learning through thoughtful planning and preparation and sound classroom management practices
• Driving Personal Professional Development
• Staying informed on the latest trends in relevant education and instruction
• Strong IT skills are necessary (including technology in the classroom, and learning platforms such as Google Classroom).

Assessment:

• Assessing student progress
• Maintaining updated grade books, tracking the data, drafting report cards
• Assisting in conducting school-wide benchmark assessments (e.g. PSAT, etc) when needed

Other Duties:

• Effectively communicating with school administrators, teachers, student service personnel, and parents regarding student performance and plans for improvement
• Participating in school meetings as needed
• Supporting students and administration in Positive Behaviour Intervention and Supporting philosophy
• Assisting students in adopting a behavior conducive to success in the classroom setting
• Participating in faculty meetings and professional learning communities’ meetings
• Assisting in orientation and open classes as needed
• Modelling non-discriminatory practices in all activities
• Performing other job-related functions as may be assigned
• Serving as Team Leader if requested
• Setting professional standards (dress, punctuality, etc.)
• Community-Based Learning Initiatives
• Assisting in the delivery of a curriculum that utilizes community resources to enrich the learning experiences of students

Please note that job descriptions are created to provide a framework of responsibilities and are not inclusive of all duties that may be required. Staff and faculty embody an “all hands on deck” mentality and do whatever it takes to get the job done regardless of title.
Our School Day
We run two shifts. Teachers start at 8:00 and finish at 16:00 or start at 10:00 and finish at 18:00. Teachers are expected to attend the weekly staff meeting (timetable permitting).
Application Process
Please send a CV and cover letter with the contact details of three references.
Shortlisted candidates will have an initial online interview.
RNIS is based in the city of Manacor on the beautiful island of Mallorca here in Spain. RNIS is managed by The Academy International School. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be prepared to have child protection screening, including references and checks with current/past employers, and provide an enhanced DBS certificate.