Secondary Spanish Teacher

Join to apply for the Secondary Spanish Teacher role at Cognita Schools Get AI‑powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About the School – The British School of Barcelona (Castelldefels) The British School of Barcelona (BSB) is an HMC school recognised as outstanding in all areas, including quality of education, safeguarding, pupil welfare and academic outcomes. The school provides a broad curriculum based on the English National Curriculum, offering a wide range of GCSEs, A levels, BTEC and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, alongside a significant enrichment programme. Over 2,000 pupils from more than 74 nationalities attend BSB, staffed by more than 315 professionals across three sites: a Primary, Secondary and Pre‑University campus in Castelldefels, a Primary campus in Sitges and a Foundation campus in the heart of Barcelona. A new main campus opened in September 2023, and in September 2026 a further campus will launch north of Barcelona in the Maresme area. Recent investment has enabled the construction of 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 offers a high quality of life with mild climate, year‑round sunshine, beach and mountains nearby. About Cognita Cognita is a global leader in independent education, founded in 2004, with over 100 schools in 21 countries across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East, serving more than 100,000 students. We create learning environments where everyone “Thrive in a rapidly evolving world”. Our schools nurture each student’s unique strengths, supporting them academically, socially and emotionally globally, and providing access to a collective network of best practices across our schools. About the Role 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 Cognita Teaching Toolkit, including clear expectations for planning, assessment, lesson delivery and wider professional duties. You will contribute to the delivery of the whole‑school strategic priorities and support the Headteacher and Principal as required. A commitment to the wider life of the school and its enrichment programme is an expectation of the job. Applicants should have 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, is also required. Please see the attached Role Profile here for more details. Benefits at Cognita 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. How to Apply Complete this application before the closing date: 6pm 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 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 the closing date for the right applicant. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Education and Training Industry Education Management #J-18808-Ljbffr