Secondary Spanish Teacher

About the School – The British School of Barcelona (Castelldefels)

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 quality of education, safeguarding, pupil welfare and academic 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, BTEC and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, all alongside a significant enrichment programme.

Over 2000 pupils from more than 74 nationalities attend the school and over 315 staff work  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 Barcelona itself with a Foundation campus (built September 2021), and a brand‑new main campus, which opened in September 2023.

In September 2026 we will be opening another campus, initially for EYFS and Primary‑aged students, north of Barcelona, in the Maresme area.

During recent years the school has invested in a state‑of‑the‑art Pre‑University Centre (Nexus), a full‑sized 4G rugby and football pitch, dedicated STEAM facilities and the new BSB City and Maresme campuses.

Barcelona is a wonderful place to live, combining an amazing city with beach and mountains nearby. The quality of life is excellent with a mild climate and year‑round sunshine.

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries – in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East – serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools is proudly unique, yet 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, supporting them academically, socially, and emotionally wherever they are in the world. Each of our schools is also unique, and we offer rich knowledge, opportunities and best practices so every child gains a world‑class education.

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

We are looking for a full‑time, permanent Spanish teacher to start in September 2026 at our Castelldefels campus.

As a teacher at BSB you will be expected to follow the guidelines set out in the Cognita Teaching Toolkit. This includes clear expectations for planning, assessment, lesson delivery and wider professional duties. You will also support the delivery of the school’s strategic priorities and carry out duties reasonably required by the Headteacher and Principal.

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

Qualifications and

Experience:

• Experience teaching A Level or IBDP Language A or
  
  B.
• Experience working with 2nd‑language learners in year groups 7 to 11, including preparing students for GCSE or IGCSE Spanish exams.

For more details, see the attached Role Profile here.

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

What we can offer you:

• A fantastic team of staff who are committed, supportive and collaborative.
• The wider support of BSB, including access to high‑level CPD and future career opportunities.
• The support of the Cognita network, including cross‑school learning partnerships.

Complete this application before the closing date: 6 pm Monday 19 January 2026 (Spanish time).

Interviews:
In London in person or online during the week starting 2 February.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect 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‑opportunity 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 the closing date for the right applicant.