About the School - The British School of Barcelona (Castelldefels)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.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 main campus which opened in September 2023.
Over 2000 pupils from more than 74 nationalities attend the school and over 315 staff work at BSB.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.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 the roleWe are looking for a full-time Head of History and Politics to work in our Castelldefels campus.Both subjects are offered at IBDP and A level and the department is thriving.
The successful candidate should have experience teaching either History or Politics at A level and/or IBDP.Responsibilities:As a Head of Faculty/Subject:• Develop a vision for how the subject/subjects can be developed in line with the school improvement plan.• Lead the collaborative planning and development of the subject curriculum/oversee the collaborative planning and development of subject curricula within the Faculty.• Develop and promote the wider programme of initiatives for subject/subjects within Faculty.• Attend Academic Lead meetings as well as any relevant meetings.• Lead professional development conversations and appraise staff within the department, dealing with underperformance in your team if required.• Lead department meetings, promoting the sharing of good practice.• Lead the monitoring, assessment, reporting, review, intervention process within subject and oversee that across other subjects in Faculty.
Ensure standardisation and accuracy of all reports.• Lead the quality assurance procedure for teaching across subject teachers.• Manage the department budget.Other responsibilities:• Continue your personal development and participate in the school's staff development programme.• Engage actively with the school's performance management programme.• Attend staff meetings, open evenings, and parents' evenings.• Attend morning assemblies and staff morning briefing unless on duty.• As a tutor, support the pastoral care for your form group, seeking to help individuals' character development.• Contribute towards the wider leadership of BSB, helping to deliver the whole school strategic priorities.• Do anything reasonable required by the Headteacher.Who we are looking for:• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree with QTS or International equivalent essential.• Knowledge/experience: Teaching experience in Secondary School at all three key stages essential.
Experience of either History or Politics IB and A Level desirable.Benefits at Cognita:• 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:Complete this application before the closing date.
The Closing Date for Applications is: 9am Friday 24th January 2025 (Spanish time).
Interviews in person in London or online during the week beginning 6th February 2025.Working with Cognita: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.EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED; WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.
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