Pre-Nursery Monitor Basic

About the school

The British School of Barcelona 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 approximately 2350 students aged 3 to 18 from more than 74 nationalities, supported by over 335 staff across multiple campuses in the Barcelona area. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum, with GCSEs, A levels, BTEC and the International Baccalaureate Diploma offered alongside a broad enrichment programme. The Sitges campus provides Primary education in a cosmopolitan coastal setting. Barcelona offers an excellent quality of life with a mild climate, beaches and mountains nearby.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Nursery Monitor for a temporary, full-time position at the BSB Sitges campus, starting in September 2026 and running until mid-June 2027. The role is central to maintaining students’ safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour throughout the school day, working closely with the Early Years team.

Key responsibilities

• Understand, promote and fully implement safeguarding policies and procedures, including intimate care, nappy changing, toileting and safe sleeping practices.
• Follow procedures for reporting incidents, accidents and managing behaviour positively in line with each child’s stage of development.
• Support the EYFS team in maintaining a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can explore, play and develop through sensory and motor activities.
• Comply with assigned timetables, staff-child ratios and routines for the Pre-Nursery group.
• Support children’s rest and nap times while ensuring safe sleeping practices are followed at all times.
• Monitor children during snack and lunch times, ensuring hand washing, modelling personal hygiene, supporting feeding and weaning where needed, and encouraging healthy eating habits.
• Remain aware of dietary needs and medical conditions, and observe children to inform parents of any anomalies or progress.
• Ensure areas used by children are left tidy and clean.
• Provide flexible support to other school activities as required, including playground supervision and dining hall assistance, while maintaining consistent standards of care and safeguarding.

Benefits & package

• Competitive salary.
• Places for staff children at BSB.
• Support from the Cognita network, including cross-school learning partnerships.
• Collaborative and committed team environment.

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. Early applications are encouraged. 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. The school is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.