Head of Early Years and Primary

**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 quality of education, safeguarding, pupil welfare, and academic outcomes.

Over 2000 pupils from more than 74 nationalities attend the school and over 315 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 main campus which opened in September 2023.

BSB City Secondary has a curriculum based on the English National Curriculum. There is a wide range of GCSEs offered followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Years 12 and 13, all alongside a significant enrichment programme.

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.

**About the role**
Step into a transformative leadership opportunity as the Head of Early Years and Primary at The British School of Barcelona. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the education and welfare of our Junior School pupils, collaborating closely with the Executive Headteacher to cultivate a safe and inspiring learning environment. Your vision and leadership will drive high standards of teaching, ensuring our students achieve exceptional academic progress while enjoying a holistic education.

You will lead and motivate a dedicated Primary Leadership Team, fostering a positive culture and nurturing staff development. Operational excellence is key; you will ensure smooth daily management while enhancing community engagement to bolster parent satisfaction and retention. Your commitment to safeguarding and health and safety will ensure every student thrives in a secure environment. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will implement quality assurance processes that enhance teaching and learning across Early Years and Primary.

As the Head of Early Years and Primary at the British School of Barcelona, you will be responsible for:

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Educational Leadership**: Overseeing the education and welfare of Junior School pupils, ensuring a safe learning environment, and implementing improvement plans.
- ** Staff Management**: Leading the Primary Leadership Team, recruiting and developing staff, and fostering a positive work culture.
- ** Operational Excellence**: Managing daily operations and collaborating with departments to maintain enrolment and resource efficiency.
- ** Holistic Education Commitment**: Ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies and promoting student well-being and academic progress.
- ** Community Engagement**: Enhancing parent satisfaction and building community partnerships to support the school's reputation.
- ** Quality Assurance**: Implementing self-evaluation and quality assurance for continuous improvement in education.
- ** Safeguarding and Compliance**: Upholding health and safety standards and ensuring a secure learning environment.

**Who we are looking for**:
We seek a personable individual who has professional gravitas. You will be a qualified teacher and an exceptional leader passionate about education, with a strong commitment to fostering student success and staff development. You should possess outstanding organisational skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team. With a strong moral compass, you understand the importance of inclusive environments and effective communication with parents and the community. You need a deep understanding of pedagogical practices, safeguarding standards, and the drive to implement innovative educational strategies. If you are ready to make a lasting impact in a dynamic, multicultural school, we want to hear from you.

**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. Benefits specific to this role include:

- A competitive salary based on level and experience
- Relocation allowance
- Discounted health insurance and other benefits
- 100% fee discount for staff children
- Employee assistance programme
- Gym membership

**How to Apply**

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

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