Abo ut the School - The British School of Barcelona (Castelldefels):

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, all alongside a significant enrichment programme.

Over 2000 pupils from more than 74 nationalities attend the school and over 315 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. BSB City is in the heart of Barcelona itself with a Foundation campus (built September 2021), and a brand-new main campus which opened in September 2023.

In September 2026 we will be opening 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 Careers and Alumni Coordinator 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 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 BSB member of staff you will be expected to contribute towards helping to deliver the whole school strategic priorities. You will be expected to do anything reasonably required by the BM, Headteacher and Principal.

As Careers and Alumni Coordinator:

• Build and maintain a comprehensive database of alumni and parents willing to support students with career guidance, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
• Establish communication channels and engagement strategies to keep alumni connected to BSB beyond graduation, creating a sustainable "lifelong connection" model.
• Provide ongoing careers support to alumni, particularly those at university or in early career stages, ensuring they can return to BSB for guidance when needed.
• Coordinate careers talks, panels, and networking events featuring alumni and parents from diverse industries and career paths.
• Facilitate mentorship connections between current students and alumni/parents based on career interests and aspirations.
• Develop and manage a careers platform or system for students and alumni to access opportunities, resources, and support.
• Create regular communications (newsletters, social media content, event invitations) to maintain active network engagement across the BSB community.
• Coordinate entrepreneurship activities and initiatives across City and Castelldefels secondary schools.
• Coordinate student leadership opportunities and programmes in both campuses, working collaboratively with teaching staff.
• Support with Futures sessions during the annual June Transition week programme of Year 11 students joining Year 12, and Year 12 into Year 13.
• Work with teaching staff to integrate entrepreneurial thinking and leadership development into the student experience.
• Organise competitions, challenges, and events that promote entrepreneurial skills and leadership qualities.
• Identify external partnerships and opportunities to enhance careers, entrepreneurship and leadership offerings for students.
• To contribute to the smooth running of the secondary school, including duties and attending briefings & meetings.
  
  

Please click here for the full Role Profile.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a full-time, permanent Careers and Alumni Coordinator to start in September 2026 in our Castelldefels and City campuses.

Ideally, we are looking for a proactive, well-organised communicator who builds strong relationships and works effectively across teams. Confidence in presenting, experience organising events, and proficiency with digital tools are essential. Knowledge of entrepreneurship or leadership programmes is a plus, along with a genuine passion for supporting student development.

Benefits at Cognita:

We offer an attractive package, including a competitive salary, relocation support where applicable, and a range of local benefits.

How to Apply:

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 9am Monday 24th April 2026 (Spanish time).

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.