Deputy Headteacher

The British College of Gava, an IB World School, 20 minutes drive from Barcelona is seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our school from August 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our purpose built, fast expanding school with exceptional facilities. We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate leader to join our school as the Deputy Headteacher. The Deputy Head will play a key part in the schools expansion and will be responsible for providing leadership, educational excellence and pastoral support to a thriving student body.

Key responsibilities:

• The post holder is responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the school, ensuring regulatory compliance, smooth and harmonious communication across the parent, staff and pupil bodies, and should be ready to substitute effectively in the absence of the Principal.
• Support the vision, ethos and policies of the school, and of Inspired, and promote the highest levels of achievement and attainment.
• Translate the school's vision into agreed objectives which are reflected in ongoing Whole School Development Plan, in line with school planning cycles, and develop appropriate mechanisms for regular monitoring and review.
• Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and others.
• Develop and maintain effective strategies and procedures for staff recruitment, induction, professional development and performance review which deliver intended and agreed outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Passion and drive to thrive in a fast moving, international school setting.
• Previous experience of senior leadership within an independent or international school.
• Strong leadership skills that will be visible across the school.
• Experience of developing staff and policies, inline with educational standards.

British College of Gava
Carrer Josep Lluis Sert, 32, Gava, Barcelona
08850
Spain

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 prepare students to become global citizens ready to face and thrive in their exciting futures. This is achieved by providing them with the confidence and attitude necessary to function in a constantly changing world.

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with over 119 premium private schools spanning six continents providing premium education and students ensuring they all receive a first-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.