Science Teacher

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 aged 3 to 18 from more than 74 nationalities across campuses in Castelldefels, Sitges and central Barcelona. Its curriculum follows the English National Curriculum and offers a wide range of GCSEs, A levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma alongside a significant enrichment programme. Recent investment has included a state-of-the-art Pre-University Centre, a 4G sports pitch, dedicated STEM facilities and new city campuses.

The role

We are seeking a full-time, temporary Science Teacher for a paternity cover position at the BSB Castelldefels campus, starting in October 2026. The campus delivers IGCSE Triple and Double Award Science as well as IBDP and A Level programmes. Facilities include six well-resourced laboratories and a bespoke STEAM centre for Years 12 and 13. The school places strong emphasis on scientific education that fosters curiosity and critical thinking, and it welcomes a teacher who can inspire students both inside and outside the classroom while contributing to the extracurricular programme.

Key responsibilities

• Teach Science at KS3 and double science at KS4, delivering outstanding, innovative and inspirational lessons.
• Maintain high expectations of all students and track progress using relevant data, observations and a wide range of assessments.
• Assess students’ work in line with school policies and support intervention programmes where needed.
• Support collaborative departmental planning and the development of an engaging curriculum.
• Contribute to robust formative assessment systems and the professional development of colleagues.
• Act as a tutor, providing pastoral care for a form group, and attend staff meetings, briefings, assemblies, open evenings and parents’ evenings.
• Participate in the school’s staff development and performance management programme and contribute to the extracurricular programme.

Requirements

• Proven track record of teaching Biology at GCSE and IBDP or A Level standard.
• Ability to teach KS3 Science and an additional area of IGCSE Double Award Science is desirable.

Benefits & package

• Competitive salary.
• Free tuition for staff children at BSB.
• Range of local benefits.

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. Early applications are encouraged. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Safer recruitment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The school is an equal opportunities employer.