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Recruitment

Application Procedure


At BSGC, we use safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks to maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and child safety.

The completed BSGC application form is an important component in safer recruitment. Full and honest disclosure in this process is essential with this signed application form being  onfirmation of full disclosure.

Please e-mail the completed form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Do not send your Curriculum Vitae (CV) or any testimonials unless requested.

Job Opportunities


Primary Cover Teacher and Cover Assistant Teacher roles

The British School of Gran Canaria (Tafira) is looking for a suitably experienced, qualified, and motivated individual to support our teaching team in a cover role for both teachers’ and assistant teachers’ absences.

The individual must be fluent in English, have experience of working with children, and be suitably qualified. Flexibility is essential. The role involves working with children from the age of 3–11.

The nature of this position makes it important that the applicant has their own transport.

Science & Mathematics KS3 Teacher

The British School of Gran Canaria is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced teacher to join our teaching team in September 2025, as a Science and KS3 Mathematics teacher.
Applicants must be English-speaking and fully qualified, with experience in the UK education system. We encourage potential candidates to apply.
For further information, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Secondary Supply Teacher

The British School of Gran Canaria is looking for a suitably experienced and motivated individual to join our teaching team as a secondary supply teacher.

The individual must be fluent in English and will ideally have some experience of working with children. Flexibility is essential.

The nature of this position makes it important that the applicant has their own transport.

Primary Cover Teacher - Full Time

We are seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Primary Cover Teacher to join our school team, providing high-quality teaching cover during non-contact time for class teachers and subject coordinators. The successful candidate will work predominantly across Years 3 to 6, delivering engaging and effective lessons that ensure continuity of learning and uphold high standards of classroom management.

An interest or experience in teaching PE and Computing is highly valued, as these subjects will form part of the cover timetable.

  • Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging lessons in a range of subjects, including PE and Computing.

Maintain a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment

Support pupil progress and well-being through effective teaching practices

Provide planned teaching cover across the Primary phase, with a specific focus on Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6)

Collaborate with class teachers to ensure smooth handovers and consistent learning experiences

Uphold and promote the school’s values, policies, and ethos

  • Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, iPGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification/experience

Experience teaching in Key Stage 2

Strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt to different classes and subjects

Excellent communication and organisational abilities

An interest or experience in teaching PE and/or Computing is a distinct advantage 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and adaptable teacher to make a meaningful contribution to our school. 

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For all BSGC posts, full background checks for safeguarding will be conducted.

Further information can be obtained by contacting the school via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . In the case of a successful application, full background checks and references will be sought.

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Tafira

Maspalomas

The British School of Gran Canaria. Private non-profit school following the UK Curriculum. Providing Education for pupils from 3 to 18. Our school is committed to providing a challenging, fulfilling and encompassing educational experience to all our students.