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 Exams Invigilator to join our fantastic team.
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’.
We are seeking dedicated individuals to support the smooth and successful running of both internal and external examinations. As an exam invigilator, you will play a vital role in ensuring exams are conducted fairly, giving all students an equal opportunity to succeed. Responsibilities include attending invigilation training, assisting the Exams Officer, ensuring compliance with exam board regulations, and supporting access arrangements in collaboration with the Learning Support Department. You will also help organise and manage the day-to-day operations of internal exams, contributing to a professional and supportive exam environment.
This is full-time position to start in January 2027 and is expected to last until at least the end of January.
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We are looking for someone who thrives in a team environment and brings a positive, proactive attitude to their work. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, accountability, and a solid work ethic. They should be calm under pressure, highly organised, and capable of working accurately and efficiently. A willingness to learn, reflect, and respond positively to constructive feedback is essential, as is the ability to build strong, supportive relationships with colleagues and students. Leadership qualities and a collaborative mindset are highly valued, and some ability to speak Spanish would be a welcome advantage.
Complete this application before the closing date: 23:59 CEST (UTC+2), Monday 2nd November 2026.
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.
Thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
We can offer career opportunities for teachers and support staff with an international dimension, through our global schools network and offices across five regions. If you are looking for a career in education that will take you further, get in touch to discuss opportunities to join the Cognita community.
