English Teacher

**About the School - Lorenzo solano Tendero**
1342 students | 61 nationalities | 6 sites | 1 school

Hastings School aims to provide a high-quality education within a culture of care.

Founded in 1971, Hastings School was one of the first in Madrid to deliver the British National Curriculum with English as the primary language of instruction.

It is a school that is growing rapidly with a new 21st Century Sixth Form teaching block opened in September 2019 and a new Primary campus in September 2021.

As part of the Cognita Group, our staff is able to access considerable professional development opportunities and share best practice with colleagues in other schools.

Most teachers who come to Madrid choose to stay as it offers a superb quality of life with wonderful weather, culture, sport, food and people (something for everyone). You can even find skiing during the winter only one hour north. It is a great base from which to explore Spain and Europe and the cost of living is lower than the UK.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced English Teacher to join our fantastic team.

**About Cognita**
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 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 over 100 schools in 16 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 an English Teacher, you will be inspirational, dedicated and committed to high standards of teaching and learning, able to inspire and motivate our children to develop their full potential. This will involve fully supporting the policies and aims of the School and ensuring the personal, social, emotional and physical development of every child. Additionally, being a team player who is positive and proactive with good interpersonal skills and a willing approach to sharing and developing best practice.

Key responsibilities include planning, preparing and delivering high quality education through courses and lessons, participating in relevant administrative and organisational tasks and maintaining good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguarding their Health and Safety.

**Who we are looking for**:

- Qualified with UK approved PGCE or equivalent
- Experience teaching up to GCSE English
- Strong organisational skills
- High commitment to raise the standards of academic achievement of all pupils
- Love working with children

**Benefits at Hastings School**
We offer a competitive salary and 100% fee remission for staff children and support with relocation. Support includes help finding accommodation and Spanish legalities.

**How to Apply**

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.