Primary Teacher Basic

About the school

Hastings School, founded in 1971, serves students aged 2-18 from a diverse community in the heart of Madrid, Spain. The school has 1415 students representing 56 nationalities across 6 sites. It is a prestigious international school within the Cognita family, delivering a holistic educational approach that produces outstanding academic results. Recent graduates have progressed to leading universities including the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, Duke University, University of Edinburgh, King's College London, KU Leuven, LSE, University of St Andrews and Delft University of Technology.

The school uses a learner power approach based on eight learning habits: Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity, Empathy, Reflection, Resilience, Responsibility and Thinking. As part of Cognita, a global network of 90 schools in 21 countries serving more than 100,000 students, Hastings School nurtures individual strengths while providing access to world-class resources and best practices.

The role

As a Primary Teacher, you will shape an engaging, nurturing and ambitious learning environment where every child is supported to achieve their full potential. You will plan and deliver a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum that reflects National Curriculum requirements and the ethos of the school. Through clear objectives, creative teaching strategies and purposeful classroom management, you will inspire curiosity, encourage progress and create meaningful learning experiences. You will monitor achievement closely, using assessment to inform future planning and ensure continuity and progression. Beyond the classroom, you will contribute to staff development, engage with parents, support safeguarding responsibilities and work collaboratively with colleagues.

This is a permanent, full-time role with a start date of 31/08/2026.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum aligned with National Curriculum requirements.
• Use clear objectives, creative teaching strategies and purposeful classroom management to inspire curiosity and progress.
• Monitor pupil achievement through assessment and use data to inform future planning.
• Ensure continuity and progression in learning for all pupils.
• Participate in staff development and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Engage positively with parents and support the school's safeguarding responsibilities.

Requirements

• Enthusiastic and dedicated teacher with a genuine passion for helping children thrive.
• Strong organisational skills and a willingness to collaborate with colleagues.
• Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Clear understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment techniques.
• Ability to approach change with sensitivity and initiative.
• Embraces diversity and values global perspectives within the school community.

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. Early applications are encouraged. The closing date for applications is 23:59 CEST on Sunday, 16 August 2026. The school reserves 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. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The school is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.