Cover Primary Teacher

About the School - The British School of Valencia:

British School of Valencia (BSV) is a private British school for students aged 2 to 18 years old located in the city centre of Valencia.

BSV strives to offer a distinct educational model providing an excellent British education both at an academic and human level basing its curriculum on the core values of responsibility, curiosity, respect, and motivation. The school tries to adapt to the students’ needs to meet the shifting requirements of an ever-changing world by offering the British Curriculum; a varied, practical, and inclusive system which encourages the students to become the leaders of their learning.

BSV’s mission is to build success through a balance of academics, relationships, and character development. Their vision is focused on students valuing their education, to actively explore and investigate in order to achieve the goals they set for themselves. It seeks to empower them with the necessary skills and tools for them to acquire new knowledge that will help them improve their understanding of the world.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Primary Teacher to join our fantastic team on a cover basis for one of Year 6 classes.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 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 90 schools in 21 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:

As a Primary Teacher, you will inspire and guide young learners through engaging lessons that foster curiosity, confidence, and academic success. You will take responsibility for all aspects of classroom learning, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment. Your role involves planning and delivering lessons aligned with school policies, assessing progress, and using data to set goals and improve outcomes. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents to create a positive learning community. Beyond the classroom, you will contribute to school life through meetings, events, and activities, while upholding safeguarding standards and promoting positive behaviour.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract needed ASAP until December 2026.

Who We Are Looking For:

You are a fully qualified teacher with successful experience in primary education. You have excellent communication skills, strong classroom management, and the ability to engage students of diverse abilities. You are flexible, approachable, and a team player who values collaboration and innovation. You demonstrate integrity, resilience, and empathy, and you are committed to continuous professional development. If you are passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences and supporting every child’s growth, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits at Cognita:

• Free lunch at Schools
• Support with relocation. Support includes help finding accommodation and Spanish legalities.

How to Apply:

Complete this application before the closing date: 23:59 CEST (UTC+2), Sunday September 13th 2026.

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.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.