Admissions Director
Benjamin Franklin International School
Barcelona
- New
- Salary:
- The gross annual salary in Spain reflects European International School wages and is benchmarked against other local international schools and Southern Mediterranean wages.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 10 August 2026
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2026
Job overview
BFIS Director of Admissions
The Director of Admissions leads enrollment at BFIS, overseeing the full journey from initial inquiry through enrollment and re-enrollment. The role ensures the school attracts and enrolls students and families who are well aligned with its mission and values, while maintaining healthy, sustainable enrollment. As a key leadership position, the role brings together strategic thinking, sound judgment, and strong relationship-building with the discipline of clear systems and reliable data. The Director is accountable for enrollment outcomes, the quality of the admissions experience, and the integrity of admissions processes, systems, and reporting. Working closely with the Director of Communications and Marketing, The Communications Team and the Development Manager, the Director ensures alignment between how the school presents itself, how families experience it, and how they remain connected over time. The role contributes to senior leadership discussions and provides clear, consistent reporting to support planning and Board oversight. The Director ensures that prospective families understand and connect with the school’s educational approach, including the Reggio Emilia–inspired practices in the early years and the IB Middle Years and Diploma Programs. Admissions at BFIS should reflect who we are: a school that nurtures creativity and curiosity, builds community, prepares students for the future, and fosters a genuine joy in learning.
Education and Professional Competences
● University degree or above.
● Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative role, preferably in education.
● Experience in admissions, enrollment management, or sales is advantageous
● Prior experience in an Independent or IB school is desirable.
● Strong written and verbal communication in English and Spanish (additional languages an advantage)
● Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
● High emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity
● Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization abilities
● Ability to manage high-volume workflows and distribute work effectively
● Data-driven decision-making and strong attention to detail
● Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables and data analysis).
Personal Attributes
● Kind, honest, respectful, and responsible
● Adaptable and solution-oriented
● Strong sense of accountability and ownership
● Positive, collaborative, and proactive
● Sense of humor and resilience
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact within an international community, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity at Benjamin Franklin International School.
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About Benjamin Franklin International School
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Benjamin Franklin International School (BFIS) is a co-educational school for Nursery through age 18 year old children in Barcelona, Spain. The school incorporates a differentiated U.S curriculum from Nursery to Grade 10, and an academic programme offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It also confers an American High School Diploma to successful graduates and a Spanish High School Bachillerato to those students who have also completed local requirements. The school was founded in 1986, and now has over 700 students on its roll from over 50 nationalities. 33% of students are International, 33% are U.S Citizens and 33% are Spanish . Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities at BFIS include Student Council, Model United Nations, Math Team, Music, Drama, Dance, Robotics, Yoga, and Language Clubs. The school recently opened brand new Secondary facilities.
BFIS has an enviable location close to the city but on the edge of the Collserola forest with amazing views overlooking the sea. It is a great location to set the stage for outdoor learning and service opportunities.
All qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant teaching experience (except for Associate positions). BFIS is actively committed to employing a diverse workforce. We practice a full non-discriminatory policy in all school-administered programs and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, national and ethnic origin, age, refugee status, disability, religion or sexual orientation in any our admissions, educational and employment policies, programs, and practices. Staff representing non-European cultures and heritages are encouraged to apply. Experience in International Education is not necessary. Simply, we are looking for great teachers that represent a diversity of experiences and viewpoints.
Head of School
Lila Jorge
Mission
Stimulate creativity and curiosity, Build a sense of community, Create Future Ready Learners and Inspire Joy.
Core Values
Adaptability, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity and Joy.
Vision
We seek to strategically nurture collaborative individuals connected to the world around them who are empowered to design innovative solutions to complex problems to create a better world.
Global transformation requires a transformation in the way we think about education. We are encountering increasingly complex problems like climate change, economic and political instability, famine, conflict, and mass migration. These problems are not confined by and cannot be solved within, national borders. In September 2015, 193 World Leaders ratified 17 Global Goals. Achieving the Global Goals is the challenge of a new generation of young people. The Global Goals are deeply relevant to the learning landscape that we create at BFIS.
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