Geography Teacher
Hastings School - Lorenzo Solano Tendero (Arturo Soria)
Spain
- New
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 08/01/2025
- Apply by:
- 21 September 2024
Job overview
HASTINGS SCHOOL MADRID
Part of the Cognita Global Group of Schools
1340 students | 61 nationalities | 6 sites | 1 school
Founded in 1971 and opened as a family-oriented British School, it was one of the first of its kind in Madrid. Today, it is based on six sites, in central Madrid and has over 1200 pupils.
Hastings School follows the National Curriculum for England. At Primary we follow a creative, topic curriculum based on stories from all over the world. At Secondary level pupils prepare for IGCSE, AS and A Level examinations. Most pupils go to either British or Spanish universities.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching and is excited to teach in one of the best international schools in an amazing city. Candidates will hold a relevant degree and a UK approved PGCE or international equivalent. The person should be able to teach Geography up to IGCSE. The ability to teach A level and/or IBDP Higher Level would be an advantage.
We can offer:
• Reputation for academic excellence
• Central location in the wonderfully diverse city of Madrid (300 blue sky days!)
• Confident, resilient, welcoming students
• Lively, committed staff
• Career development opportunities
Please see information pack below for further details and visit the website to learn more about our school.
APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED, CVS ALONE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
We offer a competitive salary and up to 100% remission for staff children.
Candidates should upload the completed Hastings application form onto the TES Portal including the contact details of 3 referees and a concise cover letter. Alternatively, the application and letter can be sent by email to: recruitment@hastingsschool.com.
The closing date is 22nd September 2024 but early applications are encouraged - we reserve the right to appoint prior to this deadline. Further details will be sent to short-listed candidates only. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.
Safeguarding: 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 checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Diversity: Cognita’s success depends on our people. With 80+ schools in eleven countries and our employees representing over 30 nationalities, the scope of our difference is a source of pride. We believe this diversity positively promotes global citizenship and reflects the value of contribution irrespective of one’s personal characteristics and/or background.
Equal opportunities: Cognita is committed to preserving and promoting equality of opportunity in all aspects of the conduct of its business.No member of staff or any applicant for employment with Cognita will be discriminated against, harassed or victimised because of their personal characteristics. Cognita expects all staff to comply with the letter and the spirit of its policy.
Attached documents
About Hastings School - Lorenzo Solano Tendero (Arturo Soria)
- Hastings School - Lorenzo Solano Tendero (Arturo Soria)
- Calle Lorenzo Solano, Tendero, 11
- Madrid
- 28043
- Spain
Hastings School is a co-educational independent British school in Madrid for pupils aged 2 to 18. Part of Cognita, one of the world’s largest families of schools, Hastings School fosters academic and co-curricular excellence alongside a truly international outlook in all of its pupils. Based on five sites in the heart of Madrid, the School has over 1000 pupils, with 60 percent from the local community and the remaining 40 percent from 40 different nationalities. The School follows the National Curriculum for England teaching in English, with students also learning the Spanish language and culture.
Principal
Neil Tetley
Values and Vision
Hastings School is one of the most popular British Schools in Madrid. It is a friendly, happy and welcoming school, with a broad and balanced curriculum and an enriching range of extra-curricular activities.
BSO
“Throughout the school, pupils are very well cared for and describe their pleasure of being members of a family community. The school provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs is coordinated most effectively. Pupils’ behaviour and their spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness are of high quality. From the youngest classes upwards, pupils’ personal and social development is fostered extremely well.”
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