Learning Support Lead

About the School:
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 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.

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 Secondary campus which opened in September 2023.

The growth of the school has been accompanied by significant investment over recent years, including the building of a state-of–the art Pre-University Centre (Nexus), a full-sized 4G rugby and football pitch, dedicated STEM facilities and the new BSB City campuses.

In 2026 we will be expanding our school, adding a state-of-the-art campus at Maresme, east of Barcelona city. The campus will initially enrol students from Nursery to Year 4 in 2026, expanding to Year 13 in 2028. This is an exciting new development with a range of specialist facilities including: state of the art classrooms, science labs, fully equipped music and art facilities and rehearsal spaces, dedicated play, social and study spaces, and indoor and outdoor sports facilities all set in stunning surroundings with the mountains as a backdrop and the coast as the frame.

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 Cognita:
Cognita is a global leader in independent education.  Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students.  Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

At Cognita, we know every student is unique.  We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from.  And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for a permanent full-time Learning Support Lead for Secondary at our BSB City campus, to start in September 2026.

Join a team of enthusiastic, inspirational 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.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:
• Substantial experience working with children and young people with SEND in educational settings
• Strong knowledge of learning differences, intervention strategies, and inclusive education practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
• Languages: English and Spanish is essential, Catalan is desirable.
• Bachelors Degree.  
• Basic knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably at least 3 years in an educational setting.
• Experience in a leadership or coordination role within a school setting.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Reflective and committed to continuous improvement.

Benefits at Cognita:
All positions are offered with attractive packages, including competitive salaries, places for children at BSB, and other local benefits. Full induction and support with settling in Barcelona will be provided.

How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date:  Monday 20th April 2026 (Spanish time).

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.

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.

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