Secondary ESL Teacher

About the school

Hastings School, founded in 1971, serves students aged 2-18 from a diverse community in Madrid, Spain. The school has 1415 students representing 56 nationalities across six sites and forms part of the Cognita family of schools. It delivers a holistic educational approach that produces outstanding academic results, with recent graduates progressing 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 cultivates a learner power approach built on the habits of Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity, Empathy, Reflection, Resilience, Responsibility and Thinking. Cognita is a global leader in independent education, operating 90 schools in 21 countries and serving more than 100,000 students. Each school maintains its distinct character while benefiting from shared knowledge, opportunities and best practice across the group.

The role

This is a permanent, full-time Secondary ESL Teacher position commencing 31/08/2026. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality English language learning that supports students across a wide range of abilities. The role requires inspiring a diverse range of learners through teaching that reflects high expectations, strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for the field.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons using a variety of effective teaching methods that stimulate curiosity and meet the needs of all students.
• Use assessment data to guide practice, monitor progress and provide meaningful feedback that supports students to achieve their academic goals.
• Contribute to reports and maintain discipline in line with school procedures.
• Undertake wider responsibilities including form tutoring, extracurricular activities and staff development.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Requirements

• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE or international equivalent).
• Strong organisational skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Clear understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment.
• Ability to manage change sensitively.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Enthusiasm for inspiring learners every day.

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. Early applications are encouraged. 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.