Competitive salary commensurate with the role's responsibilities and the candidate's experience. Additional benefits include professional development opportunities, group health insurance options, free lunch, tuition for children, and a relocation allowance for international hires.
Position: Primary and/ or Secondary Teacher (Spanish and Catalan) Part-time or Full-time. (The role can also be combined with other subjects and/or responsibilities.)
Reporting to: Head of School and Head of Secondary / Head of Primary
Raoul Wallenberg International School (RWIS) is seeking a dynamic and flexible Primary and/ or Secondary Teacher specialising in Spanish and Catalan to join our growing school for the 2026–2027 academic year. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing school, teaching Years 7–9 this year with plans to expand to Years 10–13 in the future. You will contribute to a vibrant, inquiry-based environment that prioritises both academic excellence and character development.
As RWIS continues to grow, we are looking for teachers who demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, with the ability and willingness to teach across multiple subject areas when needed. This is an excellent chance for an experienced and driven educator to help shape the development of a new international school, contributing to its innovative and student-centred approach.
At RWIS, our focus is on developing well-rounded students through values-based education, project-based learning, service and experiential learning, and a collaborative learning community. We are committed to nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and character development, preparing students to thrive in an ever-changing global landscape.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A degree in Primary and or Secondary Education with specialisms in Spanish and Catalan with preference for a Master’s degree or PhD.
- At least 2–3 years of teaching experience in primary and/ or secondary education, ideally within an inquiry-based international and/or British school setting.
- Experience with international programmes such as the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), Cambridge International Curriculum and International Baccalaureate (DP).
- A strong record of teaching experience in primary and/ or secondary education, with demonstrable expertise in teaching, learning, and assessment.
- Proficiency in English, Spanish and Catalan (fluency in Spanish, Swedish, German, or another language is an asset).
Additional Expectations:
- A commitment to values-based education that supports the physical, social, emotional, and academic development of all students.
- Successful adoption of teaching and learning technologies, such as AI-powered tools, adaptive learning platforms, and Google Workspace for Education.
- A modern and progressive approach to research-based, high-quality teaching and learning practices.
- Flexibility and adaptability to teach across multiple subject areas when required in a growing school environment, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues.
- Uphold the school’s guiding principles and act as a role model for students and colleagues.
- Be proactive and solution-oriented in addressing the needs of a dynamic, international school community.
Visa Requirements: Candidates must be an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen or have a work visa to apply. We are unable to provide work and residence permits
Interested candidates should submit the following to hr@rwiss.es as soon as possible:
- A detailed CV.
- A cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role.
- Contact details of at least two professional references, one must be your current Head of School.
- Feel free to share any publications, policies, reports or programs that you are proud to have produced.
Next Stages:
- Longlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview on an ongoing basis.
- Shortlisted candidates will progress to a panel interview.
- Finalists will have a 1:1 call or meeting with the HOS.
- Pre-employment reference checks and criminal record clearance will be conducted as part of our safer recruitment procedures.
*Due to the high number of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.
Deadline for Applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and an appointment will be made as soon as the ideal applicant has been found.
Start Date: Immediate start date or 24 August 2026
Enquiries/Applications: hr@rwiss.es