Primary Teacher

The British School of Barcelona (BSB) is a leading international 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.

BSB is a large, highly respected and 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, alongside a significant enrichment programme that supports the development of the whole child.

Over 2000 pupils from more than 74 nationalities attend the school and over 315 staff work at BSB across our campuses. In 2026 we will open our new, state-of-the-art campus at Maresme, east of Barcelona city. Due to strong demand, the campus has expanded and will now open to students from Nursery to Year 6 in its first year. This is an exciting and ambitious development, offering a range of specialist facilities including modern, flexible classrooms, science laboratories, fully equipped music and art facilities, rehearsal spaces, dedicated play, social and study areas, and excellent indoor and outdoor sports provision, all set in stunning surroundings, framed by the mountains and the Mediterranean coast. It is a truly exceptional environment in which to learn and work.

Due to this expansion, we are now seeking additional primary teachers to join the founding team at BSB Maresme. Alongside this, our established Barcelona City campus continues to evolve and strengthen as part of the wider BSB community. As we plan for the next academic year and the continued development of our provision, we are also recruiting Early Years and Primary teachers to join the team there.

BSB’s reputation for delivering an outstanding student experience, strong academic outcomes and a programme that builds character and develops a global mindset has seen the school go from strength to strength. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, and we do not stand still. Our culture of professional learning, collaboration and reflective practice ensures that staff are supported to grow and thrive in their careers. Our continued development across campuses means that we are now looking for exceptional teachers to join us. If you would like to be part of something special and play a key role in shaping the next phase of our development, we would very much like to hear from you.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Primary Teacher to join our fantastic team. 

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.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of 90 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

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

About the Role:
We are looking for a full-time, permanent Primary teacher for our BSB Maresme campus. 

Join a team of enthusiastic individuals who appreciate the rigour of a British education but embrace the freedoms offered by an international setting.

As a teacher at BSB you will be expected to follow the guidelines set out in the Cognita Teaching Toolkit. This includes clear expectations for planning, assessment, relationships, lesson delivery and wider professional duties. You will also be expected to contribute towards helping to deliver the whole school strategic priorities. You will be expected to do anything reasonable required by the Headteacher and Principal.

1. As a teacher: 
Deliver the primary curriculum, modelling outstanding practice, in an innovative and inspirational way. To have high expectations of all students and to track progress using ongoing formative assessment and observations of pupils. Summative assessments will be used to support overall teacher assessments. To maintain a positive learning climate in accordance with the school’s procedures and encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour and standards of work. To assess students’ work in line with school policies and procedures, referring to student performance targets. 

2. Other responsibilities 
To continue personal development and participate in the school’s staff development programme. To engage actively with the school’s performance management programme. To attend staff meetings, open evenings, and parents’ evenings. To attend morning assemblies and staff morning briefing unless on duty.

A commitment to the wider life of the school, and our enrichment programme, is an expectation of the job.

​Who We Are Looking For:
• Qualification: Bachelors Degree and QTS or international equivalent essential. 
• Knowledge/experience: some experience in a primary school (ideally British curriculum).

Benefits at Cognita:
All positions are offered with attractive packages including competitive salaries, places for staff children in BSB, and other local benefits.

What we can offer you:
• A fantastic team of staff who are committed, supportive and collaborative. 
• The wider support of BSB, including access to high level CPD and future career opportunities. 
• The support of the Cognita network, including cross-school learning partnerships.

How to Apply:
Deadline for applications: Sunday 17th May 2026.

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.

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.

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