Secondary ESL Teacher

About the School – Hastings School  1415 students | 56 nationalities | 6 sites | 1 school
Hastings School, founded in 1971, serves students aged 2-18, from a diverse community and is nestled in the heart of Madrid, Spain. We are a prestigious, premium international school, within the Cognita family of schools. Our holistic educational approach delivers outstanding academic results. We aspire for students of all ages to enjoy their educational journey from their first day at school, fulfil their academic potential, and develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes needed in the future.

We utilise a series of learning habits as part of our learner power approach:
Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity, Empathy, Reflection, Resilience, Responsibility and Thinking. As part of the Cognita group, we design our approach to education to help students emerge ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
This is a remarkable time to join a remarkable school. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced  Secondary ESL Teacher  to join our team.
About Cognita:
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries serving more than 100,000 students. Each school is unique, and our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can “Thrive in a rapidly evolving world.” We nurture each student’s unique personality and strengths, supporting them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world.

We open classrooms to the collective wisdom of 90 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that is world class. It is an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.
About the Role  As a  Secondary ESL Teacher , you will deliver high‑quality English language learning supporting students across a wide range of abilities. You will plan engaging lessons using a variety of effective teaching methods that stimulate curiosity and meet the needs of all students. You will use assessment data to guide your practice, monitor progress, and provide meaningful feedback that supports students to achieve their academic goals.

You will contribute to reports, maintain discipline in line with school procedures, and play an active role in wider responsibilities such as form tutoring, extracurricular activities, and staff development. You will also uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and student wellbeing.
This is a permanent, full-time role, with a start date of 31/08/2026.
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Who We Are Looking For  We are looking for a committed, innovative educator who genuinely enjoys working with young people. You bring strong organisational skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for helping students achieve their best. You understand effective teaching, learning and assessment, and you manage change sensitively. You hold a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE or international equivalent), have a strong commitment to safeguarding, and remain enthusiastic about inspiring learners every day.

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date:  Sunday 16th August 2026 . Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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.

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