Secondary ESL Teacher

About the 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. Whilst in the last two years our graduates leave to attend many of the best universities around the world including; University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, Duke University, University of Edinburgh, King's College London, KU Leuven, LSE, University of St Andrews & Delft University of Technology to but name a few.

We want students of all ages to enjoy their educational journey at Hastings starting from their first day at school.  We want them to fulfil their academic potential and develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes they will need in the future.

We utilize a series of learning habits as part of our learner power approach.  These habits are Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity, Empathy, Reflection, Resilience, Responsibility and Thinking.

At Hastings, as part of the Cognita group of schools, we explicitly design our approach to education to help students develop these attributes and 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 fantastic 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 - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 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 90 schools in 21 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 a Secondary ESL Teacher, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality English language learning that supports students across a wide range of abilities. In this role, you will inspire a diverse range of learners by delivering high‑quality teaching that reflects high expectations, strong subject knowledge, and a genuine passion for your field. 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. As part of the school community, 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..

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 31st May 2026.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.

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.