ASQ Education
ASQ International is seeking an exceptional Chemistry Teacher to join a brilliant International School in Spain. The role involves teaching Cambridge IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award), IGCSE Chemistry, and A Level Chemistry. The ideal candidate needs to have a genuine passion for Science and Chemistry, with a commitment to helping students achieve excellence across all levels.
Overview
Living in Spain offers a vibrant blend of culture, history, and lifestyle that makes it an attractive destination for professionals and families alike. With its warm Mediterranean climate, stunning architecture, and world-renowned cuisine, Spain provides an exceptional quality of life. Cities like Madrid and Barcelona are bustling with energy, offering rich cultural experiences, excellent transport links, and diverse communities, while coastal regions and smaller towns provide a more relaxed pace of life. The country is also known for its welcoming atmosphere, strong emphasis on work-life balance, and opportunities to explore everything from beaches and mountains to art galleries and festivals.
The school
This prestigious international school in Spain is widely recognized for delivering a high-quality British education from the early years through to Sixth Form. With a strong academic tradition, it prepares students for entry into leading universities worldwide, combining rigorous academics with a supportive and nurturing environment. The school places great emphasis on fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, while also encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that develop well-rounded individuals.
Job highlights
- Work in a respected international environment with a strong academic tradition
- Benefit from supportive colleagues and a collaborative teaching culture
- Access excellent resources and professional development opportunities
- Enjoy a vibrant cultural scene with museums, music, and festivals
- Experience a warm climate and lively social atmosphere
- Take advantage of efficient transport links and easy travel across Spain and Europe
The ideal candidate
- Strong academic background with a good honours degree from a British university
- Recognized teaching qualification such as PGCE or equivalent, with a subject specialism in Chemistry
- Collaborative mindset and excellent teamwork skills, with a willingness to contribute to planning and resourcing
- Adaptive teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of individual learners
- High expectations of student effort and behaviour, supported by proven classroom management skills
- Organisational ability with the capacity to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Motivated and proactive, using initiative to contribute to the ongoing success of the department
Facts & Figures
Location: Madrid, Spain
Job type: Contract
Duration: 1 year (renewable)
Salary range: Competitive (disclosed directly to candidates on offer)
Benefits: a free staff bus service between Madrid and the campus in the morning and afternoon, daily school lunch, a residential trip allowance, CPD funding available on request (subject to budget approval), a pension plan, tuition support for staff children (where applicable), and access to electric vehicle charging
About ASQ: The perfect match between international schools and candidates
ASQ International partners with a number of exceptional International schools globally to offer the latest and best selection of educational positions.
If your application has been successful, we will contact you within 5 days.
Please note, even if you are unsuccessful on this occasion, we will keep your details on file in the ASQ Education talent pool, as you could be perfect for one of our future international positions.
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