Primary English Teacher

Cognita is looking to appoint a full time Primary English Teacher for one of its schools in Madrid from 28th August 2024.

Working for Cognita:

Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary family of diverse yet connected schools spanning eleven countries. Cognita Shares one common purpose: to create an inspiring world of education that builds self-belief and empowers individuals to succeed. With 100 schools in Europe, Latin America and Asia, Cognita employs some 18,000+ teaching and support staff in the care and education of more than 90,000 students.

Together, Cognita schools provide a unique global education that goes beyond grades to develop holistic academic excellence, equipping young people with the confidence and ingenuity to grow, thrive, and find success in a rapidly changing world.

Our School:

COLEGIO EUROPEO DE MADRID (CEM) is proud to be part of the global Cognita family of schools. It’s a private mixed school that caters the educational needs of students from the Spanish and international communities in Madrid.

Children from birth to eighteen years of age are admitted to a complete and highly successful educational experience.

Though most students are Spanish, numerous nationalities are represented in the student population.

Traditionally our students rank among the best of the students throughout the Spanish schools in Madrid, on external exams taken by those students. Accordingly, all graduates of the senior school go on to higher education.

Our School is reaching an exciting stage of its development, and this is an outstanding opportunity to help steer that progress, building on the school's reputation for innovation and personalised learning in a family environment.

The role

The ideal candidate should hold a teaching qualification: degree in Primary Educatios with a specialization in English as a Foreign Language or an equivalent international qualification recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education, as well as training in he IB PYP programme and experience teaching Arts, Science and Technology (at least 2 years of experience is preferred). Experience teaching other languages such as French and German, and preparing Cambridge English exams would be highly valued by the school. Continuous training will be provided, as well as support for developing teaching skills in Primary Education.

Our Expectations

We are looking for teachers with an international perspective for our multilingual school. Being able to speak Spanish is an advantage, but a willingness to learn the basics is essential. A growth mindset is a must!

Responsibilities

We are looking for teachers with experience in:

•Teaching English as a foreign language.

•IB PYP Programme

•Preparing Cambridge English exams.

•Setting high expectations that engage, motivate, and challenge students.

•Planning and delivering creative lessons that inspire awe and wonder.

•Monitoring and being accountable for students' achievements, progress, and outcomes.

•Establishing high expectations for positive attitudes toward learning.

•Effectively communicating with parents regarding students' achievements and well-being.

•Positively contributing to the overall life and ethos of the school.

•Continuously challenging themselves to improve, progress, and be the best teacher they can be.

This position offers a genuine professional development opportunity for a suitably qualified teacher. The successful candidate will build on their existing experience in an environment that seeks increasingly higher standards of teaching, learning, and academic outcomes.

We can offer:

• A reputation for academic excellence and an exciting opportunity to work within a global organization

• Confident, independent, and welcoming pupils

• Class sizes an average of 22 pupils

• A lively, committed staff

• A competitive salary

• Places for children at our school.

• A good location in Madrid (Las Rozas de Madrid)

• Personal development and ongoing support

Contract: Full time and permanent with remuneration and working conditions that reflect the Spanish national collective bargaining agreement for private education.

Start date: 28th August 2024

Additional information: 

• 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 under-taken before any appointment is confirmed.

• Diversity: Cognita’s success depends on our people. With 100+ schools in eleven countries and our employees representing over 40 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.

To apply for the job:

Please complete the attached application form and send it, along with a motivation letter (no more than 1 side of A4) to recruitment@educacem.com Please indicate the job title in the subject line.

Please note that we require you to provide a minimum of two contacts from your two most recent employers (which would be your current employer and the one before).

Short-listed candidates will be invited invited to an initial interview on MS Teams as they submit their applications . The arrangements for second interview will be discussed with selected candidates.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint as soon as we find suitable candidates.

For further information please visit our website https://www.colegioeuropeodemadrid.com