Science Teacher - Thames British School Madrid
About This Role
JOB OVERVIEW
About Thames British School
Thames British School is an international establishment committed to delivering an outstanding British education for students aged 3 to 18. We are affiliated with NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) and COBIS (Council of British International Schools), and we follow the National Curriculum for England to provide our students with a challenging, inclusive, and comprehensive educational experience.
Our dynamic school community is dedicated to nurturing confident, creative, and independent learners.
We are in search of a passionate and dedicated Secondary Physics Teacher to join our team in August 2026. The successful candidate will be tasked with conducting engaging lessons, fostering a positive classroom environment, and participating in the wider school community.
KS3 & KS4 & KS5 Science Teacher – Role Overview
The Secondary Physics Teacher will be responsible for delivering exceptional teaching and learning experiences across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, supporting the academic development, achievement, and well-being of all students while promoting equality and maintaining the highest standards of work and behavior in our international school, which offers both Cambridge and IB programs.
This role involves designing, delivering, and assessing Physics lessons based on the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum for KS3 and the examination specifications for KS4 and KS5, including Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Level, and the IB Diploma Programme in Physics. The teacher will develop coherent and well-structured schemes of work aimed at fostering deep conceptual understanding, robust practical skills, and advanced analytical and mathematical capabilities, in alignment with the principles and standards of both Cambridge and IB frameworks.
The chosen candidate will maintain high expectations for student behavior, engagement, and academic performance, creating an environment that is both disciplined and intellectually stimulating, encouraging scientific inquiry, independent thought, and resilience. They will effectively implement formative and summative assessments, including coursework, practical investigations, and external examination criteria from Cambridge and IB, to guide lesson planning, provide constructive feedback, and initiate timely interventions to ensure successful examination outcomes.
Additionally, the post holder will play a role in the effective management of practical science, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations, proper management of laboratory resources, and compliance with the practical assessment criteria of both Cambridge and IB, thereby promoting safe and rigorous scientific practices consistently.
Collaboration is vital; the teacher will work proactively with colleagues, parents, and students, contributing to curricular development and the overall academic strategy of our international Cambridge and IB school. They will engage fully in the pastoral system, uphold safeguarding responsibilities per statutory guidance and school policies, and actively participate in the broader school community through enrichment activities, academic mentoring, and university preparation aligned with international pathways. Experience or interest in Theory of Knowledge would be beneficial.
Main Purpose of Job
- Ensure all students reach their learning objectives while fostering equality of opportunity.
- Take ownership of achieving the highest standards in work and behavior.
- Treat students respectfully, build relationships based on mutual trust, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Collaborate effectively with learners, parents/carers, governors, colleagues, and external agencies for the benefit of students.
- Adhere to statutory frameworks that outline professional duties and responsibilities.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people within the school.