**About the School - ELIS Murcia**:
El Limonar International School Murcia (ELIS Murcia), part of the Cognita Schools Group, with 820 students between 3 - 18 years, is a dynamic learning community.
ELIS Murcia is a growing school committed to continuous improvement of all aspects of school life; CPD to ensure high-quality learning experiences for our students; and a positive work-life balance for our staff. ELIS Murcia is one of the very best international schools in terms of external examination results with recognition year after year as one of the top schools in Spain through the prestigious El Mundo ranking.
Furthermore, ELIS Murcia has been named the Cognita Europe School of the Year for two consecutive years, 2022 and 2023, and was also awarded Cognita Europe Great Place to Work in 2022. Students graduate from ELIS Murcia with proficiency in three languages. Around 80% of our graduates go onto further education within Spain, with the remaining 20% taking up offers in the UK and other international destinations.
As well as our focus on academic excellence, we are committed to fostering positive relationships that allow our learners to develop all the necessary skills to become the bold and resilient leaders of tomorrow. ELIS Murcia offers a program based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, IGCSE and IAL Level courses, as well as the Spanish Baccalaureate programme.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced **Upper English Teacher** to join our fantastic team.
**About Cognita**:
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.
We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.
It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.
**About the Role**:
We seek a talented and committed Upper School English Teacher to join our thriving international community at ELIS Murcia. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop English across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, inspiring students to explore their creativity, build confidence, and achieve academic excellence.
- _Key Responsibilities:_
- Deliver engaging, high-quality English lessons to students aged 11-18, preparing them for IGCSE and A-Level examinations.
- Assessment and Feedback: Use assessment data effectively to monitor student progress, provide detailed feedback, and set targets for improvement
- Embed the ELIS Murcia Values — Respect, Care, Perseverance, Honesty, and Kindness — into all aspects of teaching, learning, and wider school life.
- Use assessment data effectively to monitor student progress, providing timely support and challenge to maximise individual potential.
- Promote student wellbeing and resilience, contributing to the delivery of the Cognita Be Well Charter.
- Play an active role in the wider life of the school through co-curricular activities, events, and enrichment opportunities.
**Who We Are Looking For**:
- A degree and a recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE or equivalent).
- Proven experience of teaching English successfully at secondary school level, with experience preparing students for external examinations.
- A commitment to holistic education, nurturing both the academic progress and personal development of each student.
- Passion, creativity, and a growth mindset, with the ability to inspire students and colleagues alike.
- A collaborative and flexible approach, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
- _Why Join ELIS Murcia? _ELIS Murcia is a leading British international school for students aged 3 to 18, located in the vibrant region of Murcia, Spain. As part of the Cognita general family of schools, we offer a rich professional environment where innovation, professional development, and high standards of care and education are central to our mission. We are proud of our strong community, underpinned by the ELIS Values, and our commitment to providing students with the skills, knowledge and character to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
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