Job Description

About the School - Manuel Marañon:
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 Secondary History and Politics Teacher to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita:
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".

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 90 schools in 21 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:
As a Secondary History and Politics Teacher, you will inspire students to develop a genuine interest in political ideas, systems and global issues, delivering engaging lessons across a full range of abilities. You will plan and teach high-quality lessons, using varied approaches to challenge and support every learner, while maintaining high expectations for achievement and behaviour. You will assess progress effectively, using data to inform your teaching and help students reach their potential. Alongside your classroom responsibilities, you will contribute to the wider school community through tutoring, extracurricular activities and collaboration with colleagues, all while promoting a positive, inclusive learning environment and upholding safeguarding at all times.

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

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Who We Are Looking For:
You are a passionate and motivated teacher with a strong commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for all students. You bring excellent organisational skills, a collaborative approach and a clear understanding of effective teaching and assessment strategies. A recognised teaching qualification (such as a PGCE or equivalent) underpins your practice, and you are dedicated to continuous professional development. You thrive in a team environment, show initiative and adapt positively to change. Most importantly, you have a genuine enthusiasm for working with young people and a deep commitment to their wellbeing, progress and success.

How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date: Sunday 16th August 2026

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.

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.