Teacher of Economics

About the School

Baleares International College (BIC) https://balearesint.net/campuses/sa-porassa-campus is Mallorca's largest British-owned institution, providing an education based on the English National Curriculum to 485 students aged between 5 and 18 in Sa Porrassa, a charming rural setting close to the southwest coast of Mallorca. Our school is accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education following a thorough evaluation and recommendation from the British Council. We are proud founding members of the National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS) and are affiliated with COBIS, the Council of British International Schools. In October 2025, we received an outstanding report from the BSO inspection.

About the Opportunity

We are thrilled to present a role within our Humanities department at our all-through school. Our team consists of skilled educators who have achieved remarkable exam results and uphold high expectations, strong subject knowledge, and effective collaboration. If you have a genuine passion for Economics, a positive outlook, and high aspirations for your students, we encourage you to apply. We are particularly interested in a candidate who is a strong collaborator, possesses a good sense of humor, is caring and sincere, hardworking and resilient, and firmly believes in the potential for all children to succeed.

The ideal applicant will actively engage in developing and implementing the school’s strategic plan, contributing to our mission of being the premier educational choice on the island. As a British institution following the National Curriculum for a diverse international student population, proficiency in English is crucial; we prefer candidates who are native-level speakers.

For more information, please refer to the principal's letter and the separate Job Profile.

Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School

Baleares International College is a member of the Orbital Education Group, an expanding international education organization committed to delivering high-quality education worldwide. We support over 7,500 students from 128 nationalities, guiding them toward prestigious universities. Our growing network encompasses schools in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, Albania, China, Mexico, Ecuador, and the Middle East, with exciting plans for new establishments globally.

Working alongside colleagues from Orbital Education, you will have opportunities to enhance your skills and broaden your experience:

• Join a dynamic and collaborative environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Become part of a diverse international school community, working with colleagues who possess extensive knowledge in international education and business operations.

• Enjoy competitive working conditions and additional benefits.

Living and working in Mallorca

Mallorca is a welcoming, friendly, and cosmopolitan island that offers many advantages for those who work here. With its breathtaking beaches and coves along a 550 km coastline and the impressive Serra de Tramuntana Mountain range, the island's scenery ensures you are always close to nature. The vibrant city of Palma de Mallorca, rich in history and architecture, shops, and restaurants, is also nearby, making it one of Spain’s major urban centers.

Moreover, affordable and short-distance transport options from Palma de Mallorca Airport facilitate easy access to the UK and other lovely cities across Europe, providing numerous travel opportunities.

Applications - Interested candidates should submit their applications via email, including a supporting statement and an updated CV with contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your most recent employer. Shortlisted applicants will need to complete a full application form prior to the interview process. We encourage candidates to review the job profile and ensure their supporting statement clearly describes their relevant experience, motivation for the role, and anticipated impact.

The application should not exceed 1000 words.

Please send your application to the principal: alison.colwell@balearesint.net

Please be aware that applications submitted directly through TES will not be considered, as we prefer candidates to submit a tailored application specifically for BIC and this position.

The application deadline is 10th April 2026. However, preliminary interviews will occur online and may commence as soon as the advertisement is posted. Given the expected interest, we often appoint candidates before the closing date, so we strongly encourage early applications. If you have not been contacted by us by 17th April, please assume that your application has not been successful at this time.

Safeguarding – Baleares International College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and stakeholders to share this commitment. As part of our safeguarding protocols, all candidates will undergo background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO (https://www.acro.police.uk/icpc/) if they have previously worked or lived in the UK, along with necessary prohibition checks and/or police record disclosures from their most recent country of residence.