Music Specialist (Part time) – BSB Castelldefels

Music Specialist – BSB Castelldefels

The British School of Barcelona

The British School of Barcelona (BSB) is an outstanding 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 2 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. 

Nearly 1600 pupils from over 50 nationalities attend the school and over 250 staff work at BSB. We are based in Barcelona City and in two locations just outside the city of Barcelona – in Castelldefels, and in the cosmopolitan town of Sitges.

Significant investment in the school in recent years has seen the building of a state-of–the art Pre-University Centre (Nexus), a full -sized 4G rugby and football pitch and, this year, a dedicated STEM centre. Most recently the introduction of Prenursery into our Early Years in BSB Sitges.

The Location

The school enjoys a location in Barcelona City (EY & Primary) and another two sites to the south of Barcelona, one of the most vibrant, culturally rich cities in the world. The Castelldefels (Primary and Secondary) and the Sitges (Primary) campuses are minutes away from beautiful beaches and are excellently connected by public transport.

Music Specialist

For September 2022, we are recruiting an outstanding Music Specialist to integrate a highly skilled musician into our primary team. We have designed an exciting inquiry-based curriculum in our EYFS & Primary school, from Nursery - Year 6 (3yrs - 11yrs) and we are looking for a part time music specialist to bring the music curriculum to life.

As part of our curriculum design, we prepare a variety of 'exhibitions of learning' to parents and wider audiences, so we are looking for someone who can lead on the direction of performances and productions in collaboration with class teachers.

All positions are offered with attractive packages including very competitive salaries, places for children in BSB, and other local benefits.

Induction, full support with the VISA process and help to settle in Barcelona will be provided.

To apply, please complete the attached application form and send it, along with a covering letter to jobs@bsb.edu.es . Please indicate the job title in the subject line.

For further information please visit our website https://www.britishschoolbarcelona.com/ 

Application Process:

• Deadline for applications: 12.00 am 15/06/2022 (Spanish time)
• Online interviews during the week beginning 20/06/2022 

The Role

Qualifications 

• Relevant music studies 

• Ability to play a musical instrument to a high standard

Knowledge & Experience

• Music teaching experience in Primary

• Knowledge of the English national primary music curriculum

• Knowledge of school safeguarding processes and procedures

• Very high level of English required and Spanish desirable.

Abilities and Skills 

• Ability to plan and teach well-structured lessons and to promote a love of learning

• Ability to set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students

• Strong pedagogical knowledge of the most innovative practices, in order to inspire learning in a creative and engaging way

• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the community 

• Good understanding of effective procedures for managing and promoting positive behaviour among pupils 

• Ability to create a safe, happy, challenging and effective learning environment 

• Excellent self organisational skills 

• Ability to adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students including those with SEND and EAL

• Ability to make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school 

Working with Cognita

Achieving more than you believed possible – that’s what constitutes a quality education.  At Cognita it is what we strive for in our schools.  We want it for our children, and we want it for the people who work for us.

Since Cognita’s launch in 2004, we’ve built an international network of schools that serve some 58,000 pupils across the UK, Europe, Latin America and South-East Asia.

Cognita’s international network of schools and regional offices, combined with our ongoing investment in the professional development of our people, means we can offer first-class career opportunities with a global dimension.  If you want to take your career further, we want to support you in achieving that goal within Cognita.

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.

Cognita’s success depends on our people. With schools in Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Asia and our employees representing over 30 nationalities, the scope of our difference is a source of pride. We believe this diversity positively promotes global citizenship and reflects the value of contribution irrespective of one’s personal characteristics and/or background.

Cognita is committed to preserving and promoting equality of opportunity in all aspects of the conduct of its business.

No member of staff or any applicant for employment with Cognita will be discriminated against, harassed or victimised because of their personal characteristics. Cognita expects all staff to comply with the letter and the spirit of its policy.