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Job Title: Key Stage Leader (Secondary) & Teacher of PE & Geography Location: British School of Tenerife (BST), Spain Contract: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: Aug 2026 Reporting to: Academic Director / Head of Secondary About the Role Are you an ambitious educator looking to bridge the gap between classroom teaching and senior leadership? The British School of Tenerife is seeking a dynamic Key Stage Leader to drive academic excellence and student wellbeing across KS3/4 or KS5 . This is a pivotal middle-management role combining strategic leadership with a passion for teaching PE and Geography in a high-EAL, international environment. Why Join Us? • Leadership Opportunity: Lead a specific Key Stage operationally and strategically. • Unique Environment: Teach in a BSO-framework school using Tenerife’s stunning local environment for Geography fieldwork and outdoor PE. • Professional Growth: Direct path toward Secondary Senior Management. Core Responsibilities • Key Stage Leadership: Oversee the daily operations, behaviour, and transitions for your assigned cohort (KS3/4 or KS5). • Curriculum Excellence: Design and lead high-quality, sequenced curriculums for PE and Geography, ensuring scaffolds for EAL learners. • Teaching & Learning: Deliver engaging PE and Geography lessons that prioritise active learning and higher-order thinking. • Staff Development: Line-manage and coach subject staff and tutors to improve teaching standards. • Enrichment: Lead school fixtures, sports teams, and Geography field trips. Requirements • Qualified teacher status (UK or equivalent) with substantial experience teaching PE and Geography at secondary level (KS3/4 and/or KS5). • Proven leadership experience (KS lead, subject lead or equivalent) with evidence of improving teaching and outcomes. • Strong subject knowledge across PE and Geography; confident delivering practical PE and Geography fieldwork and enquiry tasks. • Experience differentiating for EAL learners and embedding literacy/oracy within subject teaching. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish desirable. Person specification — desirable • Experience delivering iGCSE and/or A‑Level specifications and preparing students for external examinations. • Experience organising fixtures, outdoor education accreditation or fieldwork risk management. • Engagement with subject community (Geographical Association, sports networks or exam boards). How to Apply Ready to take the next step in your career at the British School of Tenerife? 👉 [Apply via Our Website] Please submit CV, a covering letter addressing the person specification and two professional referees. Shortlisted candidates may possibly teach a sample lesson (practical or classroom) appropriate to the key stage and attend interview.