Secondary Teacher of Spanish

About the School - Lorenzo solano Tendero

Part of the Cognita Global Group of Schools. 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 Secondary Teacher of Spanish to join our fantastic team. This is 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

The post holder will teach Spanish Lengua in as effective manner as possible to the range of abilities within our student body and to promote a genuinely positive approach to the subject. You will teach using a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning, meeting the demands of the syllabus and the needs of the students and you will assess students’ work in line with school policies and procedures referring to student performance targets.

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Who we are looking for: 

To be considered for this role you will either have a degree in Spanish (Filología/Estudios Hispánicos) or in a humanities subject with 24 credits related to Lengua and/or literature OR to have taught Lengua in another school for at least 12 months. The CAP or Master’s in Secondary Education or, if trained in England, a PGCE recognised as the Spanish Master’s or the reconocimiento a la profesión. We would also expect strong organisational skills and an instinctive commitment to the safeguarding of young people, and an up-to-date knowledge of child protection procedures.

Benefits at Cognita 

•Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience 

•100% fee remission for staff children

•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:  Friday 29th November.

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.