English Secondary School Teacher - cover

Job Posting Date: 4 Feb 2026
Location: Barcelona, ES
Job ID: 8598
School: Hamelin-Laie International School
Company: Nord Anglia Education
Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona, part of the Nord Anglia Education group, offers a world-class education to students aged 4 months to 18 years. Located in vibrant Barcelona, Spain, our international community celebrates diversity and embraces over 40 nationalities.
At Hamelin-Laie, we nurture open-minded, resilient, and confident individuals through our holistic educational approach. Our curriculum inspires students to become socially, emotionally, and ethically aware, preparing them for an ever-changing world.
As a member of our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the minds of tomorrow's leaders and collaborate with passionate educators from around the globe. Join us at Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona and make a difference in the lives of our students. Together, we'll create a truly transformative learning experience.
Job Purpose
To teach classes of pupils ensuring that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs.
Teaching English in:

Year 10 (3º ESO) English
Year 13 IB Diploma English B
Cambridge Examination preparation
Year 11 (4º ESO) Form Tutor

To be flexible and adjust to the needs of an expanding school, actively contributing to its development and growth.
The successful candidate should be a team player and will join a dynamic department of teaching staff, in a highly motivating international setting.

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks
Inspire, engage and motivate students while collaborating effectively with colleagues and parents.
Implement agreed school policies and guidelines.
Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils through differentiated tasks.
Set clear targets for pupils’ learning based on their prior attainment.
Provide a stimulating classroom environment where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils.
Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and inform the appropriate staff of any problems they may experience.
Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and term planning in line with school policy.
Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils according to the school’s assessment strategy.
Participate in meetings related to the school’s leadership, curriculum, administration and organisation.
Lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom.
Participate in the performance management system for reviewing your own performance and, when required, that of other teachers.
Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school.
Planning, Teaching and Class Management
Teach students so that they achieve the best they can by planning effective teaching programmes that provide exemplary learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom, including through the use of digital technology.
Positively target and support individual learning needs.
Maintain high levels of behaviour and discipline in accordance with school policies.
Establish a purposeful and safe learning environment.
Use modern technology to enhance learning opportunities.
Make use of Nord Anglia Education Global Campus online and other NAE opportunities for collaboration, innovation and competition.

Tracking, Assessment, Recording, Reporting
Make effective use of formative and summative assessment to plan challenging learning opportunities for all students.
Monitor and record students’ learning to ensure they remain on track to achieve challenging targets.
Report on student progress to appropriate stakeholders.

Other Requirements
Support the life of the school beyond the classroom.
Contribute positively to the morale and community spirit within the school.
Work effectively in different teams.
Always operate within the stated policies and practices of the school.
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of good practice in teaching techniques and subject specialisms.
Keep knowledge of wider curriculum developments current.
Participate in residential weeks and school trips as appropriate.
Contribute to whole‑school learning initiatives during term time.
Assist in whole‑school marketing initiatives and contribute to the growth of the school.
Manage your own personal and professional development effectively as part of the company’s commitment to staff development.
Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities and company policies regarding Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and other relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Carry out any other appropriate duties as allocated by members of the school Leadership Team.
Qualifications / Training
Qualified to degree level or above: Essential
Qualified Teacher Status: Essential
IB/IMYC teacher training completed: Desirable

Experience / Knowledge
Minimum 2 years teaching experience: Essential
English at native level, mother tongue or equivalent fluency: Essential
Effective teaching and learning styles across the whole Secondary age range: Essential
Experience working in partnership with parents: Essential

Skills
Ability to develop good personal relationships within a team: Essential
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, to a variety of audiences: Essential

Personal Attributes
High levels of personal integrity: Essential
Excellent organisational and time‑management skills: Essential
Ability to work under pressure and remain calm: Essential
Willingness to take on multiple tasks: Essential
Strong attention to detail: Essential
Adaptability: Essential

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.