Early Years and Primary Teacher

About the School - The British School of Barcelona Maresme:

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 quality of education, safeguarding, pupil welfare and academic 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, across three locations. 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. This is a truly exceptional setting for learning.

BSBs reputation for ensuring the very best student experience, along with strong academic outcomes and a programme that focuses on building character and developing global mindset has seen the school grow from strength to strength. However, we do not rest on our laurels, we always seek to improve, and this can be seen from our approach to teacher development, through active professional learning communities and reflective practice.

Our growth means that we are now looking for exceptional teachers to join us. If you would like to be part of something special and shape an exciting next step in your career, we would like to hear from you.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for experienced Early Years and 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 100+ 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 over 100 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 Early Years and Primary teacher for our BSB Maresme campus.

As a Teacher at BSB, you will deliver an engaging and innovative curriculum that inspires young learners to thrive academically, personally, and socially. You will create a positive learning environment, set high expectations, and use both formative and summative assessments to track progress. Beyond the classroom, you will contribute to whole-school priorities, collaborate with colleagues, and uphold the highest safeguarding standards. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking school where creativity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

We’re particularly interested to hear from candidates who are excited about working in a start-up environment.

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

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

Who We Are Looking For:

You are an enthusiastic and dedicated educator with a Bachelor’s degree and QTS (or international equivalent). You bring significant experience in primary teaching and have the resilience and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up school environment. You are a self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills and a growth mindset. If you are passionate about helping students succeed and eager to innovate in your teaching practice, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits at Cognita:

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

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.

Longlist interviews will take place online during December and January. Final stage interviews in London (in person or online) during the week beginning 2nd February 2026.

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.