Register your interest - Careers in Hastings, Spain

This job opportunity is for roles starting in the 2026/27 academic year. Selected candidates will be included in our talent pool and will be given priority for future positions that match their skills and qualifications.

We invite applications for various roles in teaching, administration, support, and finance. Applicants for teaching roles should have experience with the British curriculum and hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with the capability to teach across both Primary and Secondary levels. While experience is preferred, we also welcome enthusiastic early-career educators to apply.

For non-teaching roles, we are looking for motivated, flexible individuals who are eager to contribute to our school's success and promote a strong sense of community.

About Hastings School and the organization:

Hastings School
1400 students | 56 nationalities | 6 sites | 1 school

Founded in 1971, Hastings School serves students aged 2-18 from a diverse community and is located in the lively city of Madrid, Spain. As a prominent international school within the Cognita network, we are dedicated to a holistic educational philosophy that leads to outstanding academic achievements. In the past two years, our graduates have been accepted into numerous prestigious universities around the globe, including 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.

Our goal is for students, regardless of their age, to enjoy their educational journey at Hastings from day one. We strive to help them realize their academic potential and develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes essential for their future.

We have established a set of learning habits that are part of our learner power strategy. These habits include Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity, Empathy, Reflection, Resilience, Responsibility, and Thinking.

As part of the Cognita group, we purposefully design our educational approach to cultivate these qualities, equipping students to thrive in a fast-evolving world.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join an outstanding school.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are an expanding network of over 100 schools across 21 countries, including Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East, serving more than 100,000 students. While each of our schools has its unique character, our collective mission is to create an environment where everyone can "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world."

Benefits at Cognita:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Support with relocation to Spain.
• Waived tuition fees for children of staff with permanent contracts.
• Free school lunches.
• A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply:

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers, and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be carried out before any appointment is finalized.

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect, regardless of their background.