Secondary PE Teacher

About the school

Hastings School, founded in 1971, serves students aged 2–18 from a diverse community of 56 nationalities across six sites in Madrid. The school is a prestigious international institution within the Cognita family, delivering a holistic educational approach that achieves 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, LSE and the University of St Andrews.

Hastings School is part of Cognita, a global leader in independent education with 90 schools in 21 countries serving more than 100,000 students. Cognita schools share a collective purpose to help every student thrive in a rapidly evolving world through an individualised approach that nurtures distinct personalities and strengths.

The role

This is a permanent, full-time Secondary PE Teacher position commencing 31 August 2026. The successful candidate will teach Physical Education across a range of abilities, delivering engaging and high-quality lessons that promote a positive attitude towards sport and physical activity.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons using a variety of teaching approaches to support, challenge and stretch all students.
• Assess student progress, use data to inform teaching, and contribute to reporting and monitoring of achievement.
• Act as a form tutor and participate in extra-curricular activities and school events.
• Uphold high standards of behaviour, promote student wellbeing and contribute actively to safeguarding.

Requirements

• Motivated and enthusiastic teacher with a passion for Physical Education and a commitment to student success.
• Strong organisational skills and a clear understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and commitment to continuous professional development.
• High expectations of all students with the capacity to engage and inspire them.
• Ideally able to deliver a range of sports or activities and contribute to extra-curricular programmes.
• Energy, initiative and genuine enthusiasm for working with young people.

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. Early applications are encouraged. The closing date is Sunday 16 August 2026; the school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to this date.

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.