Secondary Science Teacher (Specialism in Physics)

Cognita; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Visa process support

Staff child places

Local benefits

Job summary

The British School of Barcelona (BSB), City campus, part of Cognita, seeks a dynamic Secondary Science Teacher with a Physics specialization to join in January 2027 at the BSB City campus in Carrer Lucà, Barcelona. The role covers KS3–KS5 within an international setting and supports engagement with IB/GCSE pathways.

You will contribute to a strong science program, collaborate with a committed staff, and participate in enrichment activities, in line with Cognita’s educational ethos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and QTS (or international equivalent)
• Experience teaching across all secondary key stages
• Knowledge of IB and A Level curricula desirable
• Excellent English language skills; Spanish language proficiency considered an advantage

Responsibilities

• Teach Science with a Physics specialism across KS3–KS5
• Contribute to enrichment and wider life of the school
• Collaborate with colleagues to uphold high standards and student outcomes

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Inspiring & engaging students

Collaborative team player

Reflective practitioner

Education

Bachelor’s degree

QTS or international equivalent

Job description

Secondary Science Teacher (Specialism in Physics)

About the School-The British School of Barcelona (City):

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, BTEC and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), all alongside a significant enrichment programme.

Approximately 2350 students from more than 74 nationalities attend the school and over 375 staff work at BSB. 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. There are two more campuses in Barcelona, located in the heart of the city and featuring a Foundation campus, BSB Esperanza, which offers EY and Year 1 (opened in September 2021), as well as a brand-new main campus, BSB Luca, which offers Primary, Secondary, and Pre-University education and opened in September 2023.

In September 2026 we opened another campus, initially for EYFS and Primary-aged students, north of Barcelona, in the Maresme area.

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 STEAM facilities and the new BSB City and Maresme campuses.

Barcelona is a wonderful place to live, combining an amazing city with beaches and mountains nearby. The quality of life is excellent with a mild climate and year-round sunshine.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Secondary Science Teacher (Specialism in Physics) to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 20 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 90 schools in 20 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the Role:

For January 2027, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding full-time, Teacher of Science with a specialism in Physics for our BSB City campus in Carrer Lucà (Barcelona).

Our Science department delivers a KS3 programme with a strong emphasis on developing scientific skills and inquiry. At Key Stage 4, students follow both Triple and Double Science iGCSE pathways, with Biology, Chemistry and Physics offered at both IB Diploma. Science is a popular subject across the school, and our students consistently achieve excellent results at iGCSE and IB Diploma.

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This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated, enthusiastic and inspirational professionals who value the rigour of the English curriculum while embracing the opportunities and creativity offered by an international setting. Together, we strive to provide exceptional learning experiences and outstanding outcomes for our students.

A commitment to the wider life of the school, including participation in our enrichment programme, is an essential aspect of the role.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking an exceptional and enthusiastic educator with a bachelor’s degree, QTS (or an international equivalent), and experience teaching across all secondary key stages. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for their subject and a strong commitment to helping students thrive academically and personally. Knowledge of the IB and A Level curricula is desirable, alongside excellent English language skills, with Spanish language proficiency considered an advantage. You will be a reflective, resilient, and self-aware professional who demonstrates integrity, personal drive, and a commitment to continuous improvement. With strong analytical thinking and the ability to build effective partnerships, you will be confident influencing others, supporting colleagues’ development, and holding yourself and others accountable for high standards. Above all, you will be dedicated to inspiring young people and creating an engaging learning environment where every student can succeed.

Benefits at Cognita:

We offer an attractive employment package, including a competitive salary, support during the VISA process, school places for staff children and a range of local benefits.

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.