Specialist Teacher - National Language

Inspired Education Group; Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla; On-site; COP 28,000,000 - 42,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group seeks an exceptional Specialist Teacher - National Language for its Barranquilla campus. The role focuses on delivering a bilingual curriculum and fostering an inclusive, high‑quality learning experience in Pre-School to Secondary levels.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for education, experience from leading global schools, and a track record of excellence in student outcomes, well-being, and family collaboration.

Qualifications

• Passion for education and ability to motivate young learners.
• Track record of excellence in personal, academic and professional achievements.
• Expertise in subject area and ability to inspire progress.
• Experience in assessing student progress and providing feedback.
• Experience in pastoral care and student wellbeing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationships with families.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• PGCE, QTS or equivalent; post-graduate study preferred.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and flexible in a dynamic school.

Responsibilities

• Creating Engaging Lessons: Plan and deliver lessons aligned with curriculum and assessment requirements, differentiating to challenge and support every student.
• Supporting and Assessing Progress: Regularly assess in-class and at-home learning, giving targeted feedback.
• Building a Positive Learning Environment: Create a safe, values-based space where students feel encouraged to take risks.
• Collaborating and Sharing Best Practices: Work with colleagues to share methods and develop professionally.
• Contributing to School Life: Lead clubs and participate in school-wide initiatives to enrich the student experience.
• Collaborating with Parents: Maintain constructive communication with families to support student progress.

Skills

Pastoral care

Student wellbeing

Differentiated learning

Assessment & feedback

Education

PGCE / QTS

Job description

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Specialist Teacher - National Language

Location: Barranquilla, CO

Date: 19 Oct 2026

ROLE SUMMARY:

The British International School, founded in 1981, is a private co-educational school providing an excellent, high quality bilingual curriculum in Pre-School, Primary and Secondary, as well as an optimal learning environment. We promote innovation, creativity, international mindedness and independent critical thinking, encouraging students to explore and learn beyond the classroom. We treat all students with absolute respect and our well-balanced curriculum is based on our house system, fostering healthy competition and a strong sense of belonging from day one.

Our well-balanced and challenging curriculum is grounded in our house system, which fosters healthy competition and a strong sense of belonging. From day one, all students become members of one of four houses: Wellington, Darwin, Shakespeare and Churchill.

We seek an exceptional Portuguese/Spanish/French teacherwith a passion for education, dedication, creativity, and outstanding experience from the best schools worldwide.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating Engaging Lessons: Plan and deliver lessons that inspire and challenge all students and are in line with the school's curriculum, policies, and external assessment requirements. You will individualise and differentiate learning, ensuring each student is stretched, supported, and makes outstanding progress.
• Supporting and Assessing Progress: Regularly assess students' in-class and at-home learning, providing targeted feedback to drive progress and ensure all students are challenged and supported in reaching their potential.
• Building a Positive Learning Environment: Establish a classroom and school environment where students are invested in each other's flourishing, feel valued and supported, and are ready to take risks in their learning.
• Collaborating and Sharing Best Practices: Work closely with colleagues as an active member of our learning community, sharing best practices, collaborating with colleagues, and dedicating yourself to your own professional development to ensure the highest standard of education for our students.
• Contributing to School Life: Play an active role in the school's co-curricular programme, helping to create a well-rounded, enriching educational experience. From leading clubs to contributing to whole school initiatives, you will help shape the broader life of the school.
• Collaborating with Parents: Maintain open and constructive communication with parents, building strong partnerships that support students' progress so that each child feels like an individual, well-known and respected.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A genuine passion for education, with the ability to engage, motivate, and positively impact young people.
• A proven track record of excellence in personal, academic, and professional achievements.
• In-depth expertise in and passion for their subject and the ability to inspire students and support outstanding progress.
• Expertise in assessing student progress, providing targeted feedback, and enhancing student performance, including in external assessments.
• Experience in providing pastoral care and promoting student wellbeing, with a strong focus on individual attention and high standards of welfare.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both collaboratively with colleagues and independently and a track record of establishing strong, positive relationships with families.
• A commitment to their own continuous professional development.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, able to plan and prioritise a varied workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.
• PGCE, QTS, or equivalent, with excellent academic credentials and, ideally, evidence of post-graduate study.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive, flexible, and resourceful approach to working in a dynamic school environment.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is 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 practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.