Headteacher at the British School of Barcelona (Sitges)

Headteacher at the British School of Barcelona (Sitges)

We are looking to appoint a Headteacher for BSB Sitges, commencing 1st September 2021.  

The British School of Barcelona is an outstanding, all age school with nearly 1600 students across three campuses. The Sitges campus is purpose built for Early Years and Primary, with a capacity of 350 students. It is located in the beautiful seaside town of Sitges, outside of Barcelona, and is part of a thriving community. 

We are seeking an outstanding Headteacher who will join the BSB senior team, leading the BSB Sitges campus.  Staff at BSB Sitges are enthusiastic, inspirational, risk-taking individuals who appreciate the rigor of the English curriculum but embrace the freedoms offered by an international setting in order to deliver outstanding results for our students.

Please note – UK qualifications and successful experience in UK schools is essential.

The position of Headteacher is offered as an attractive package including a highly competitive salary, places for children in BSB, and other local benefits. Full induction and help with settling in Barcelona will be provided.

For further information please visit our website https://www.britishschoolbarcelona.com/  or contact our team to receive an application pack.

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.

Application Process:

• Deadline for applications: Monday 3rd May, 9am
• Skype interviews during the week beginning 10th May 2021.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced leader and expert teacher who has experience of:

• Teaching and leading the English Primary National Curriculum.

• Being proactive in the smooth day-to-day running of a school.

• Setting high expectations which engage, motivate and challenge staff and pupils.

• Contributing to the wider leadership of a school to deliver whole school strategic priorities.

• Working with the headteacher, leading the process of self-evaluation, with a focus on improving outcomes for students.

• Communicating effectively with parents.

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

• Continuously challenging themselves to improve, progress and be the best leader they can possibly be.

What we can offer you:

• A fantastic team of staff who are committed, supportive and collaborative.

• An opportunity to join a high performing leadership team who are focused on delivering an outstanding provision across all aspects its´ work.

• The wider support of BSB including access to high level CPD and wider future opportunities.

• The support of the Cognita network including cross-school collaborative learning partnerships.

The British School of Barcelona

The British School of Barcelona (BSB) is a great school in a wonderful 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 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 currently based in two locations just outside the city of Barcelona – in Castelldefels, and in the cosmopolitan town of Sitges. In September 2021 we will open our new third campus in the centre of Barcelona, BSB City.  This will grow to become a 700 student all-through school.

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, most recently, a full-sized 4G rugby and football pitch.

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.  BSB City will initially open in a Foundation campus in the St. Gervais area of the City.  In September 2023 it will then move into brand-new facilities (currently under construction) in the same area.

Working with Cognita

Achieving more than you believed possible – that is 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 have built an international network of schools that serve more than 55,000 pupils across eleven countries in the UK, Europe, Latin America and South-East Asia.

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.

Cognita’s success depends on our people. With 80+ schools in eleven countries and our employees representing over 30 nationalities, the scope of our difference is a source of pride. We believe this diversity positively promotes global citizenship and reflects the value of contribution irrespective of one’s personal characteristics and/or background.

Cognita is committed to preserving and promoting equality of opportunity in all aspects of the conduct of its business. No member of staff or any applicant for employment with Cognita will be discriminated against, harassed or victimised because of their personal characteristics. Cognita expects all staff to comply with the letter and the spirit of its policy.

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.