At Creators International School, we are on a mission to build a unique day and boarding school that pioneers science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and entrepreneurship education.
Our campus is located in an inspirational setting near Marbella, in southern Spain.
Key responsibilities
· Inspiration: Be a charismatic teacher who provides inspirational lessons for students. Inspire students to pursue future STEM careers with enthusiasm and confidence.
· Stellar team: Be part of a team of passionate educators who share your vision, dedication, and commitment to fostering the next generation of STEM leaders and experts. Contribute to department success, through motivation, proactivity, collaborative teamwork, planning, resourcing and time management.
· Innovative curriculum: Contribute to developing a comprehensive and unique programme that challenges and engages students, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
· Subject Mastery: Bring extensive knowledge and experience in STEM subjects, including a track record of success in Olympiads and competitive international examinations.
· Assessment: Allow for diverse ways of demonstrating evidence of learning in order to evaluate and monitor progress and provide constructive feedback and support to students, parents and teachers.
· Resourcefulness: Use resources effectively to enable students to excel in their learning journey.
· Care: Provide excellent pastoral care, safeguarding and maintain high expectations of effort and behaviour.
· Professional Learning: Participate in professional learning and contribute to regular staff training/meetings
Development of skills, subject knowledge and understanding
· Nurture a focus on inquiry-based, research, practical and key subject skills, knowledge and understanding.
· Support students in developing their independent, critical thinking, and study skills.
· Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment, through differentiated learning and teaching styles, and individualised learning plans for each student.
· Promote an interdisciplinary approach that highlights the interconnectedness of mathematics, science and technology.
· Cultivate a general perspective and challenge students to understand the impact of STEM on global society and how it can improve our lives.
· Foster an environment where students can think critically about the development of STEM and how key works impact our thinking, how they influenced one another, and why some outcomes differed or are aligned.
· Develop students' strategic thinking skills by helping them recognize patterns, trends, and commonalities across STEM subjects.
· Develop and implement an engaging and interactive programme that cultivates interdisciplinary skills and promotes critical thinking.
· Develop and implement learning activities that foster curiosity, creativity, and exploration among students.
· Manage learning spaces, especially labs, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment for students.
· Use resources effectively to support curriculum units.
Person Profile
· Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
· Must have an EU passport or already have the right to work in Spain.
· Master’s degree in Mathematics plus either Physics or Computer science.
· Valid Teaching Qualification - PGCE/BEd or equivalent, EU-recognised preferred.
· Strong STEM experience in international schools, with experience of teaching upper primary and middle school mathematics, and either physics or computer science, including a track record of success in Olympiads and/or competitive international examinations.
· Strong knowledge of, and experience of teaching inquiry-based, interdisciplinary, project-based and research skills, and their application in real-world contexts.
· Accomplished in using technology and digital tools to enhance learning and teaching.
· Familiarity with current international standards and best practices in STEM education.