About the Company
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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.
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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.
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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.
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About the Role
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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.
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Responsibilities
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Teaching and learning
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- 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.
- Design, implement and review both formative and summative assessments in line with curriculum goals and examination requirements.
- Provide students with regular, meaningful and actionable feedback to support progress.
Student progress and pastoral contribution\n
- Monitor student performance carefully and maintain accurate records of attendance, grades and progress.
- Report on student progress clearly and professionally, including in communication with families and at parents' evenings.
- 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\n
- Contribute actively to The Enrichment Programme, including the design and/or delivery of co-curricular opportunities, clubs or societies, depending on the candidate's profile and interests.
- Attend staff meetings, CPD sessions, parents' evenings, school events, outings and other relevant school activities.
- Uphold and promote the ethos, values and professional standards of Virtus at all times.
- Remain up to date with safeguarding, school policies, educational standards and best practice.
Qualifications\n
- 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.
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deliver engaging, inclusive and academically ambitious lessons.
- 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.
Required Skills\n
- 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.
- Experience contributing to enrichment, co-curricular activities, clubs or societies.
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