Secondary PE Teacher (Paternity Leave)

About Hastings School, Lorenzo Solano Tendero: 1415 students | 56 nationalities | 6 sites | 1 school Founded in 1971, Hastings School serves students aged 2-18 from a rich tapestry of cultures, located in the dynamic center of Madrid, Spain. As a respected international institution within the Cognita family, we take pride in our comprehensive educational philosophy that leads to outstanding academic achievements. In the past two years, our graduates have successfully gained entry to some of the world's most prestigious universities, such as the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, Duke University, University of Edinburgh, King's College London, KU Leuven, LSE, University of St Andrews, and Delft University of Technology, among others. We aspire for students of all ages to fully engage in their educational journey at Hastings from their very first day. Our mission is to support them in realizing their academic potential while fostering the knowledge, understanding, skills, and attributes necessary for their future endeavors. Our learner power approach integrates a range of learning habits, including Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity, Empathy, Reflection, Resilience, Responsibility, and Thinking. At Hastings, in collaboration with the Cognita group of schools, we purposefully craft our educational strategies to nurture these attributes, equipping students to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. This is a remarkable opportunity to join an exceptional school. We are currently in search of a skilled Secondary PE Teacher (Paternity Leave) to join our outstanding team. About Cognita: Cognita is a leading name in independent education worldwide. Since our founding in 2004, we have built a community of 90 schools across 21 countries—including Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East—serving over 100,000 students. While each of our schools has its own unique character, our collective mission is to create an environment where everyone can "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world." At Cognita, we appreciate the individuality of each student. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths academically, socially, and emotionally, irrespective of their location or starting point. Each school possesses its own uniqueness, yet we celebrate these distinctions while providing rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. Students benefit from the larger community, gaining access to the collective expertise of 90 schools worldwide, ensuring every child receives a truly exceptional education. Our tailored approach empowers every school, teacher, and student to concentrate on their strengths and prosper. About the Role: As a Secondary PE Teacher covering for paternity leave, you will play a vital role in delivering a dynamic and inclusive PE curriculum that inspires students to adopt active and healthy lifestyles. Your duties will involve planning and conducting lessons across a variety of sports and physical activities, ensuring that all students receive the necessary support, challenges, and encouragement to improve their skills and confidence. You will effectively use assessments to track student progress and provide constructive feedback, maintaining high standards for effort, participation, and behavior. Besides your teaching responsibilities, you will engage in departmental sporting events, fixtures, and extracurricular clubs, promoting a culture of teamwork, fair play, and physical well-being. This is a temporary, full-time position covering paternity leave, with a start date of 31/08/2026. To view our Role Profile, Apply via the WhatSchool platform. Who We Are Looking For: We are looking for a passionate and dedicated educator who genuinely enjoys working with young people. You should have strong organizational abilities, a collaborative mindset, and the capacity to adjust to change with professionalism and sensitivity. Your knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies within PE will be essential.