Secondary Computing Teacher

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 290 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.

Teacher of Computing

Commencing September 2024, we are actively seeking a Computing Teacher for our institution.

There is the possibility that this position will be based at either our Castelldefels campus or the new BSB City campus.  

Proficiency in teaching Computing at Key Stage 3 and iGCSE levels is essential for this role. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in delivering engaging and effective lessons in Computing or related fields.

Experience in teaching programming languages, fundamental computing concepts, and an understanding of curriculum frameworks is highly valued. Additionally, we are looking for someone who can contribute to the growth and development of our computing department, introducing innovative teaching methodologies and staying updated about the latest technological advancements.

Our school places a strong emphasis on providing students with a comprehensive computing education that prepares them for an increasingly digital world. Join a team dedicated to fostering students' computational thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing them for future academic and professional endeavors.

We offer exceptional facilities equipped with cutting-edge technology, providing an ideal environment for interactive and practical computing education. If you're passionate about guiding students in their exploration of the ever-evolving world of technology, we welcome your application.

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

A commitment to the wider life of the school and our enrichment programme, is also an essential expectation of the job. Please note – UK qualifications and relevant experience teaching GCSE, A level or IB, either in the UK or overseas, are essential for all posts.

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.

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: 4pm Monday 29/1/2024 (Spanish time)

Interviews in London or online during the week beginning 5/2/2024

The Role

·        Deliver engaging and challenging lessons to all key stages that link with the real world and which are aligned with department schemes of work.

·        Assist in the process of curriculum development and delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality curriculum program at all key stages.

·        Use homework and assessments to monitor and track pupil progress. Identify and support underachieving students and challenge the high achievers, implementing intervention as needed.

·        Provide feedback and communicate effectively with parents, ensuring that both the student and parents are aware of student strengths and targets, across the year.

·        Work collaboratively with the members of the department to ensure this thriving department continues to improve.

·        Work with colleagues and members of the SLT to ensure that the school improvement plan priorities are effectively implemented.

Working with 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 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.

At Cognita, we value the financial well-being of our team recognizing the significance of diverse pay options. We are thrilled to share that Cognita Spain offers a flexible remuneration program for all staff to customize their salary package based on their unique preferences and circumstances.