Teacher (Shadow)

Job Posting Date:  13 Jul 2026
Location: 

Madrid, ES

Job ID:  9881
School:  International College Spain
Company:  Nord Anglia Education

International College Spain is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Shadow Teacher to join our caring and dynamic learning community.

 

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and highly collaborative professional who is passionate about supporting students to achieve their full potential within an international school environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate patience, empathy, and a commitment to fostering independence, confidence, and wellbeing in young learners.

 

Working closely with classroom teachers, learning support specialists, and families, the Shadow Teacher will provide individualized support to a student, helping them access the curriculum, engage fully in school life, and develop the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for success.

 

Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs is highly desirable. We are looking for someone who is flexible, proactive, and committed to inclusive education, with the ability to build positive relationships and adapt support strategies to meet the evolving needs of the student.

 

At ICS, we value a diverse and inclusive community where every learner is empowered to thrive. While Spanish is not required for the role, we are pleased to offer complimentary Spanish lessons to staff who wish to learn and further engage with the local culture.

 

THE SCHOOL

 

International College Spain is an international community school that is committed to providing every child with all they need to be successful in the futures.

The school was founded in 1980 by the late entrepreneur and philanthropist, Manouchehr Farhangi, and has grown to become one of the leading international IB Continuum schools in Europe.

One of the first schools in the world to provide all three IB programmes, our staff have a wealth of IB experience and knowledge leading not only to outstanding academic results but also to producing students who make a difference in the world. Our commitment to an IB education is reflected in the wealth of IBEN educators and IB trained staff at our school.

Our students come to us from over 70 different nations and our staff from over 30.

At ICS, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to promoting gender equality in all aspects of our operations, from recruitment and development to leadership opportunities and beyond.

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NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION

 

The school is part of Nord Anglia Education which brings a variety of advantages and enables us to collaborate with other students, teachers and schools within the group, as well as with prestigious institutions like Juilliard and MIT.

Our teachers have access to the most comprehensive Professional Development opportunities available to international teachers through Nord Anglia University, our EmpowerUsFramework and our tailor made Masters Degree at King´s University, London.

 

MADRID

 

Madrid is a stunning and beautiful capital city, in the heart of Spain. Frequently voted one of the best places to live in Europe, it is a city renowned for its culture, history and architecture. The city has a vibrant nightlife filled with traditional and modern bars and restaurants from around the world. Just outside Madrid are the beautiful Guadarrama mountain range and many historical places of interest such as Segovia, Toledo and El Escorial. Madrid is regarded as one of the most tolerant and welcoming cities in the world. Its central location makes Madrid also the perfect place to explore the rest of Spain with its amazing beaches, impressive mountain ranges and historical cities such as Barcelona, Sevilla or Granada.