Early Years Teacher

About the School - Paseo de la Habana

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 Early Years Teacher to join our fantastic team. This a Maternity Cover position.

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 Early Years Teacher, you will ensure the pupils in your care achieve their potential, keeping high quality standards of teaching at all stages. This will involves planning, teaching, class management, monitoring and evaluating. This is to ensure you implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for children using the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, and in line with the curriculum policies of the school.

To view the full job description, click here.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will be a university graduate with a relevant teaching degree or equivalent Early Years qualification. Some experience in the UK and the ability to speak Spanish would be useful but not essential. It is also vital to have a curiosity towards and natural tolerance of lifestyles and languages different to your own.

Benefits at Cognita

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

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 20th October 2024.

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.