Secondary English Teacher

The British College of Gavá is a fast developing, forward-thinking and innovative school situated just south of the city of Barcelona.  Moving forward into its second year the school has expanded to cover Secondary year groups and is searching for proactive, passionate, like-minded staff to join the growing team. 

An immediate opportunity has arisen for a well-qualified English Teacher to join the Secondary team.  Candidates must have experience in teaching British National Curriculum English at KS3, GCSE and A Level as well as a creative outlook to bring learning to life.  The role will suit ambitious teachers who wish to work as part of a wider team driving this exciting project. 

The school will be delighted to accept applications from fully qualified teachers with QTS.   Applicants should have at least 3 years of teaching experience, be fluent English speakers and should note that work permits cannot be obtained for non-EU citizens.  In principle start date is from 1st November 2016, though, a January start could be considered according to the situation of the eventual preferred candidate. 

Inaugurated in September 2015, the British College of Gavá is the pilot school of a new project initiated by the ‘Education in Excellence’ brand.  The schools founders, having shared experiences directing some of the most successful groups of schools in Spain, have a vision of creating a new avant-garde group of schools that will pioneer forward-thinking educational strategies for the next generation.  After opening with over 120 students just 12 months ago, the school is developing rapidly and has doubled in size within a year.  The school’s success is based on the outstanding practice of the teachers.  It looks forward now to the next stage of development. 

Barcelona makes for an exciting place to live and work.  This city of great history and culture accommodates for a fulfilling lifestyle for people of all ages and interests.  The pleasant Mediterranean climate, location by the sea, excellent standard of living and quality of cuisine prompt many people relocating to go on to stay long term.  The school is situated just a couple of minutes south of the airport providing superb links back to the UK and all major European cities as well as many locations further afield. 

In order to make an application, please follow these steps:

• Submit your curriculum vitae, which should include 3 professional referees
• Submit a letter of application, of no more than 600 words, outlining teaching philosophy, reason for applying to the British College of Gavá specifically, and how you have made a key contribution in your current workplace
• Applications should be forwarded to headteacher@bcgava.com

We regret that we cannot respond to every single application.