HoD, High School Social Studies Teacher

We are looking for a qualified and enthusiastic High School SS 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.