**Salary**: Competitive**Job type**: Full Time, Permanent30 April 2025**Job overview**:Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.**ROLE SUMMARY**:The **British College of Gava (BCG)** is an IB World School located just 20 minutes from the vibrant city of Barcelona. We are seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced **Head of English / English Literature Teacher** to join our Secondary school from August 2025.Find out more about life at BCG and visit our website**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:- Lead the English department, including curriculum planning, team coordination, and raising attainment- Model outstanding teaching and learning- Drive innovation and high standards across the department- Mentor and support English team members in their professional development- Use data effectively to monitor student progress and inform planning- Collaborate with other department heads and school leadership- Play an active role in the wider school community**THE ADECUADO CANDIDATE WILL HAVE**:**Essential**:- Qualified Teacher Status (UK or equivalent)- Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching **English Literature** at A-Level or IBDP English A (not EAL or second language)- Demonstrated leadership experience or capacity to lead a team- Native-level English speaker- Strong academic background in English or Literature- A student-centred approach and commitment to the school’s values**Desirable**:- Experience teaching within the IB programme (specifically English A: Language & Literature or Literature)- Right to work in the EU- Master’s degree or post-graduate qualification in a related field**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.**About**British College of Gava**:**British College of Gava**- Carrer Josep Lluis Sert, 32, Gava, Barcelona- 08850- Spain+34 36 534 108- The British College of Gavà is located 20 minutes outside of Barcelona, the school sits among a plethora of pines in lush gardens. All its modern and spacious premises are equipped with the latest technology and modern teaching equipment creating effective teaching and learning environments._**At the British College of Gavà (BCG) our mission is to foster an exciting, meaningful and lifelong passion for learning and academic curiosity.**:The BCG community is dedicated to providing students with every opportunity to fulfil their potential through the taught curriculum and in extra and co-curricular activities. A strong academic culture permeates throughout the school: students appreciate the opportunities they have and take responsibility for their own learning, encouraged by independent and creative teaching.We firmly believe in a holistic, balanced and broad education for sustainable development which is further enhanced by our privileged learning environment. Sustainability, cultural cooperation and respectful, lasting and rewarding relationships are placed at the centre of our educational philosophy and approach.Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Critical Thinking are highly valued both inside and outside the classroom.The academic culture at BCG is extremely important to us. Our students are purposeful and have a sense of pride in their studies. We encourage independent learning and follow the IB Diploma Programme and IB Career-Related Programme.**Embracing Individuality, Preparing Leaders**:Inspired offers academic excellence to over 80,000 students in over 119 schools across 24 countries.The uniqueness of each student is developed through a holistic curriculum focused on three fundamental pillars: academics, sports and creative & performing arts, thus ensuring that each student reaches their maximum potential.Through a global approach, our goal is to inspire and p