Science Teacher

**About the School - ELIS Murcia**
El Limonar International School Murcia (ELIS Murcia), part of the Cognita Schools Group, with 820 students between 3 - 18 years, is a dynamic learning community.

ELIS Murcia is a growing school committed to continuous improvement of all aspects of school life; CPD to ensure high-quality learning experiences for our students; and a positive work-life balance for our staff. ELIS Murcia is one of the very best international schools in terms of external examination results with recognition year after year as one of the top schools in Spain through the prestigious El Mundo ranking.

Furthermore, ELIS Murcia has been named the Cognita Europe School of the Year for two consecutive years, 2022 and 2023, and was also awarded Cognita Europe Great Place to Work in 2022. Students graduate from ELIS Murcia with proficiency in three languages. Around 80% of our graduates go onto further education within Spain, with the remaining 20% taking up offers in the UK and other international destinations.

As well as our focus on academic excellence, we are committed to fostering positive relationships that allow our learners to develop all the necessary skills to become the bold and resilient leaders of tomorrow. ELIS Murcia offers a program based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, IGCSE and IAL Level courses, as well as the Spanish Baccalaureate programme.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced **Science 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**

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver engaging and rigorous Science lessons, with a primary focus on Physics, to students across Key Stages 3-5.
- Support interdisciplinary initiatives and help foster a strong culture of scientific enquiry across the school.
- Collaborate with colleagues within the Science Faculty and across other departments to promote STEAM projects and academic excellence.
- Maintain high standards of classroom management, academic challenge, and student wellbeing.
- Make effective use of school laboratories and specialist resources to deliver hands-on learning experiences.
- Contribute to the development of the faculty’s curriculum, schemes of work, and assessment strategies.

**This is a permanent, full-time position with a September 2025 start date.**

**Who we are looking for**:

- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching certification.
- Experience teaching Physics to IGCSE and A-Level (or equivalent international curricula).
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate students of all abilities.
- Experience in international or bilingual settings is an advantage but not essential.

**Why Join ELIS Murcia?**
- Work in a high-performing, values-driven school with a commitment to academic and personal excellence.
- Access to high-quality professional development and pathways for progression within the Cognita network.
- Teach in modern, well-equipped science facilities within a supportive faculty team.
- Enjoy the cultural and lifestyle benefits of living in the Murcia region of Spain.

**Benefits at Cognita**
We offer a competitive salary and 100% remission for staff children on tuition fees for staff on 0.75+ FTE contracts, local benefits, and legal advice and financial support for obtaining essential documents, such as visas. Living & Working in Murcia: Most professionals who come to the Region of Murcia choose to stay as it offers a superb quality of life with wonderful weather, culture, sport, food, and people (something for everyone).

**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