Cover Secondary Teacher
About This Role
About the School - ELIS Murcia
El Limonar International School Murcia (ELIS Murcia), a member of the Cognita Schools Group, serves a vibrant community of 820 students aged 3 to 18.
As a growing institution, ELIS Murcia is dedicated to enhancing all facets of school life; we prioritize Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to provide high-quality learning experiences for our students while promoting a healthy work-life balance for our staff. Consistently recognized among the top international schools in Spain, ELIS Murcia achieves outstanding external examination results, earning accolades in the prestigious El Mundo ranking year after year.
In addition, ELIS Murcia has proudly received the Cognita Europe School of the Year award for two consecutive years, 2022 and 2023, and was named a Cognita Europe Great Place to Work in 2022. Our students graduate proficient in three languages, with approximately 80% continuing their education in Spain and the remaining 20% pursuing opportunities in the UK and other international locales.
Alongside our commitment to academic excellence, we emphasize the importance of building positive relationships, equipping our learners with the skills needed to emerge as the bold and resilient leaders of the future. Our curriculum is founded on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, offering IGCSE and IAL Level courses, as well as the Spanish Baccalaureate program.
We are currently seeking an experienced Cover Secondary Teacher to join our exceptional team during a period of Maternity Leave.
About Cognita
Cognita stands as a global leader in independent education. Established in 2004, we are a growing network of over 100 schools across 16 countries—spanning Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East—serving more than 85,000 students. Each school within our community is distinct, yet we share a common purpose: to foster an environment where everyone can “Thrive in a rapidly evolving world.”
At Cognita, we recognize the individuality of every student. We cultivate their unique personalities and strengths, providing academic, social, and emotional support wherever they are in the world. Each of our schools possesses its own character while benefiting from the collective expertise of over 100 institutions, ensuring that every child receives a truly world-class education.
Our approach empowers each school, teacher, and student to concentrate on their strengths and flourish.
About the Role
In the role of Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering lessons to assigned classes, ensuring the safety of students, and preparing instructional materials while tracking classwork and homework. You will maintain excellent communication with your colleagues and employ various strategies to enhance and support student learning. Your lessons will be organized with well-defined objectives, and you will establish and exemplify success criteria. Classroom behavior will be managed effectively, and you will assign and assess homework while evaluating students’ work according to relevant standards. Additionally, you will communicate student progress to parents, care for educational resources, order books, update curriculum plans, participate in meetings, and engage in professional development activities.
How to Apply
Please complete your application before the closing date. The deadline for applications is Saturday, 25th January 2025.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be conducted prior to finalizing any appointment.
We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, treating all employees with dignity and respect, irrespective of their background.
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED; WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT A SUITABLE CANDIDATE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.