Humanities Teacher (History and Geography)

About the School -  Lorenzo Solano Tendero

1375 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 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.

Hastings is looking for a Humanities teacher who can teach both Geography and History at Key Stage 3 and has the ability and interest in eventually teaching one of these subjects up to IGCSE. The position is initially part-time, but there is a possibility of a full-time post for candidates who can teach additional subjects.

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

You will be responsible for teaching History and some Geography at Key Stage 3 in a flourishing and successful department as effectively as possible to the range of abilities within our student body and to promote a genuinely positive approach to the subjects. This will involve planning, teaching, class management, monitoring and evaluating as well as additional responsibilities.

Initially this is a part-time role but there is a possibility of a full time position starting in September 2025.

To view the full job description, click here.

Who we are looking for: 

• Clear understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment techniques
• University graduate and qualified with UK approved PGCE or international equivalent
• Ability and interest in eventually teaching IGCSE and A level or IBDP

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Monday 17th February 2025.

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.