Early Years Foundation Stage Leader

Early Years Foundation Stage Leader BSB Sitges

If you are an energetic and dedicated professional then why not join us at the British School of Barcelona, Sitges, to lead our high performing EYFS team. 

This position is offered with an attractive package including a very competitive salary, places for children in BSB, and other local benefits. Full induction and help with settling in Barcelona will be provided. Please note – UK qualifications and successful experience in UK schools is essential for this post.

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: Monday 1st April

Skype interviews: Tuesday 2nd April and 3rd April 

Interviews at BSB in Barcelona: Week Beginning 8th April

The job holder has responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding; Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Child Protection Officer/Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head or indeed to the Regional CEO so that a referral can be made accordingly to the relevant third party services.

The British School of Barcelona

The British School of Barcelona (BSB) is a great school in a great location. We are an HMC school and were judged by BSO (British Schools Overseas) Inspection, to be outstanding in many areas, including Safeguarding, pupil welfare, pupil progress and outcomes.

BSB is a large, very popular, all-age 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.

Nearly 1600 pupils from over 50 nationalities attend the school and over 250 staff work at BSB. We are based in two locations just outside the city of Barcelona – in Castelldefels, and in the cosmopolitan town of Sitges.

Significant investment in the school in recent years has seen the building of a state-of –the art Pre-University Centre (Nexus), a theatre, new science laboratories and 2019 will see the opening of a full-sized AstroTurf sports pitch and sports stadium.

The Location

The school enjoys a location to the south of Barcelona, one of the most vibrant, culturally-rich cities in the world. Both the Castelldefels (Primary and Secondary) and the Sitges (Primary) campuses are minutes away from beautiful beaches and are excellently connected by public transport.

The Role

We are looking for teachers who have experience of:

* Teaching the English Primary National Curriculum

* Setting high expectations which engage, motivate and challenge pupils.

* Planning and teaching lessons which are creative and inspire awe and wonder.

* Monitoring and being accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes.

* Setting high expectations of positive attitudes to learning.

* Communicating effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and wellbeing.

* Making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of a school.

* Continuously challenging themselves to improve, progress and be the best teacher they can possibly be.

What we can offer you:

* A fantastic team of staff who are committed, supportive and collaborative, but most of all amazing children who are excited about learning!

Working with Cognita

Achieving more than you believed possible – that’s what constitutes a quality education. At Cognita it is what we strive for in our schools. We want it for our children, and we want it for the people who work for us.

Since Cognita’s launch in 2004, we’ve built an international network of 72 schools that serve some 30,000 pupils across seven countries in the UK, Europe, Latin America and South-East Asia.

Cognita’s international network of schools and regional offices, combined with our ongoing investment in the professional development of our people, means we can offer first-class career opportunities with a global dimension. If you want to take your career further, we want to support you in achieving that goal within 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.