EY & Primary Teacher

About the School - The British School of Barcelona (City)

The British School of Barcelona (BSB) is a great school in a wonderful location. We are an HMC school and were judged by a recent BSO (British Schools Overseas) Inspection to be outstanding in every area, including safeguarding, pupil welfare, pupil progress and outcomes.

BSB is a large, very popular school for children aged 3 to 18. Our curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum, and we offer a wide range of GCSEs, A levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, all alongside a significant enrichment programme.

Over 1900 pupils from more than 50 nationalities attend the school and over 300 staff work at BSB. We are based in three locations, two just outside the city of Barcelona – in Castelldefels, where we have a Primary, Secondary and Pre-University campus, and in the cosmopolitan town of Sitges, where we have another Primary campus. BSB City is in the heart of the city of Barcelona itself with a Foundation campus (built September 2021), and a brand-new Secondary campus which opened in September 2023.

The growth of the school has been accompanied by significant investment over recent years, including the building of a state-of–the art Pre-University Centre (Nexus), a full-sized 4G rugby and football pitch, dedicated STEM facilities and the new BSB City campuses.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced EY & Primary Teacher to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role

We are looking for a full-time, permanent Early Years / Primary teacher (initially for Reception) for our BSB City campus, to start in January 2025. A Phase Leadership position may be available for exceptional candidates.

Join a team of enthusiastic, inspirational individuals who appreciate the rigor of the English curriculum but embrace the freedoms offered by an international setting in order to deliver outstanding results for our students.

A commitment to the wider life of the school and our enrichment programme, is also an expectation of the job.

Please note – A UK Early Years teaching qualification (PGCE or B.Ed) and relevant experience of teaching in the UK, or in an overseas British School, are essential for all posts. We require our staff to be English-speaking teachers (native-speaker level). This position is not suitable for newly qualified teachers. Applicants for this position must have the right to live and work in Spain.

Candidates interested in the leadership position should specify this in their cover letter and outline their suitability.

To view the full job description, click here. For further information please visit our website.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for teachers who have experience of:

• Teaching the English Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
• Setting high expectations which engage, motivate and challenge pupils. 
• Planning and teaching lessons which are creative and inspire awe and wonder. 
• Monitoring and being accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes.
• Setting high expectations of positive attitudes to learning.
• Communicating effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and wellbeing. 
• Making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of a school.
• Continuously challenging themselves to improve, progress and be the best teacher they can possibly be.

What we can offer you:

• A fantastic team of staff who are committed, supportive and collaborative.
• An opportunity to shape your own curriculum (we want people with a desire to make their learning engaging and motivating)
• The wider support of BSB including access to high level CPD and wider future opportunities.
• The support of the Cognita network including cross-school collaborative learning partnerships.

Benefits at Cognita

All positions are offered with attractive packages including very competitive salaries, places for children in BSB, and other local benefits. Full induction and help with settling in Barcelona will be provided.

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is:  9am Monday 4th November 2024 (Spanish Time). Interviews online during the week beginning 11th November 2024.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.