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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities Teacher, you will teach History and some Geography, delivering engaging and high-quality lessons that inspire curiosity and a love of learning. You will plan and deliver lessons that meet the needs of all learners, using a variety of teaching approaches to support, challenge, and stretch students across a range of abilities. You will assess and monitor student progress, using data to inform your teaching and help students achieve their full potential. Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you will contribute to the wider life of the school through form tutoring, extra-curricular activities, and participation in school events. You will also play a key role in maintaining high standards of behaviour, supporting student wellbeing, and upholding safeguarding responsibilities.
This is a permanent, full-time role, with a start date of 31/08/2026.
Who We Are Looking For:
You are a passionate and committed teacher with the ability to engage and motivate students in Humanities subjects. You have strong organisational skills and a clear understanding of effective teaching, learning, and assessment strategies. You work well as part of a team and are committed to continuous professional development. You have high expectations for all students and are dedicated to raising achievement. Ideally, you can teach History and some Geography at Key Stage 3, with the potential to teach at IGCSE level. Above all, you bring energy, initiative, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with young people.
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.
