About the school

The British School of Barcelona (BSB) is an HMC school judged outstanding in every area by a recent BSO inspection, including quality of education, safeguarding, pupil welfare and academic outcomes. The school serves over 2000 pupils from more than 74 nationalities across three locations and delivers the English National Curriculum together with a wide range of GCSEs, A levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In 2026 BSB will open a new state-of-the-art campus at Maresme, initially enrolling students from Nursery to Year 6 and expanding to Year 13 by 2028. The campus will feature specialist classrooms, science laboratories, music and art facilities, dedicated play and study spaces, and indoor and outdoor sports facilities set against a mountain and coastal backdrop. BSB is part of Cognita, a general network of 90 schools in 21 countries serving more than 100,000 students. Each Cognita school maintains its own identity while benefiting from shared expertise and best practice. The role

We are seeking an EAL Teacher with additional responsibilities to join BSB Maresme as Language Centre Lead. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality English language programmes, oversee the day-to-day operation of the Language Centre, assess language proficiency, design targeted interventions, monitor progress and work closely with families and colleagues. The role also supports new student admissions, contributes to programme development and helps drive the continued growth of the Language Centre. Key responsibilities

Teaching and student support





Assess English language proficiency and individual learning needs Deliver targeted EAL support for individuals and small groups Track progress, maintain records and adapt programmes accordingly Manage Language Centre student cases and collaborate with staff and parents Admissions and family engagement

Assess prospective students English levels Advise families on language support options Support admissions processes and student transitions Leadership and operations

Oversee daily Language Centre operations including timetabling, enrolment, attendance, billing and records Monitor student outcomes, participation and retention Growth and development

Drive Language Centre growth and programme development Partner with admissions and marketing teams to promote services Support community engagement and school events Develop new learning opportunities and expand provision across campuses Produce KPI and performance reports Requirements

TEFL, CELTA, Trinity TESOL, DELTA or equivalent English language teaching qualification Significant experience delivering English language intervention programmes Strong understanding of second language acquisition and language development Experience assessing English proficiency and planning targeted interventions Proven ability to communicate effectively with parents and stakeholders Benefits & package

Competitive salary Places for staff children at BSB Additional local benefits Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Cognita is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

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📌 EAL Teacher (with additional responsibilities) (Madrid)
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