Register your interest - Careers in Hastings, Spain
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed21 November 2025
ContractPermanent
PlatformW5_SYNC
About This Role
This job opening is for positions commencing in the 2026/27 academic year. Successful candidates will be added to our talent pool and will be prioritized for upcoming roles that align with their expertise and qualifications.
We are looking for applicants for a variety of roles in teaching, administration, support, and finance. Those applying for teaching positions should possess experience with the British curriculum and have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with the ability to work across both Primary and Secondary levels. While prior experience is advantageous, we also encourage passionate early-career teachers to apply.
For non-teaching positions, we seek enthusiastic, adaptable individuals who are eager to contribute to the success of our school and foster a strong community spirit.
Here is some information about Hastings School and the organization:
Hastings School
1400 students | 56 nationalities | 6 sites | 1 school
Established in 1971, Hastings School caters to students aged 2-18 from a diverse community and is situated in the vibrant city of Madrid, Spain. As a distinguished international school within the Cognita family, we pride ourselves on our holistic educational philosophy that yields exceptional academic outcomes. Over the past two years, our graduates have gained admission to numerous prestigious universities worldwide, 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.
We aim for students, regardless of age, to relish their educational experience at Hastings from their first day. Our goal is to help them reach their academic potential and cultivate the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for their future.
We implement a set of learning habits that form part of our learner power strategy. These habits include Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity, Empathy, Reflection, Resilience, Responsibility, and Thinking.
At Hastings, as a member of the Cognita group, we intentionally design our educational approach to nurture these qualities, preparing students to excel in a rapidly changing world.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an exceptional school.
About Cognita:
Cognita is a worldwide leader in independent education. Established in 2004, we are a growing 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. Although each of our schools has its unique character, our shared mission is to foster an environment where everyone can "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world."
Benefits at Cognita:
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Assistance with relocation to Spain.
• Waived tuition fees for children of staff with permanent contracts.
• Complimentary school lunches.
• A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
• Opportunities for professional advancement and development.
Cognita Schools are dedicated 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 conducted prior to any appointment being finalized.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect, irrespective of their background.
We are looking for applicants for a variety of roles in teaching, administration, support, and finance. Those applying for teaching positions should possess experience with the British curriculum and have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with the ability to work across both Primary and Secondary levels. While prior experience is advantageous, we also encourage passionate early-career teachers to apply.
For non-teaching positions, we seek enthusiastic, adaptable individuals who are eager to contribute to the success of our school and foster a strong community spirit.
Here is some information about Hastings School and the organization:
Hastings School
1400 students | 56 nationalities | 6 sites | 1 school
Established in 1971, Hastings School caters to students aged 2-18 from a diverse community and is situated in the vibrant city of Madrid, Spain. As a distinguished international school within the Cognita family, we pride ourselves on our holistic educational philosophy that yields exceptional academic outcomes. Over the past two years, our graduates have gained admission to numerous prestigious universities worldwide, 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.
We aim for students, regardless of age, to relish their educational experience at Hastings from their first day. Our goal is to help them reach their academic potential and cultivate the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for their future.
We implement a set of learning habits that form part of our learner power strategy. These habits include Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity, Empathy, Reflection, Resilience, Responsibility, and Thinking.
At Hastings, as a member of the Cognita group, we intentionally design our educational approach to nurture these qualities, preparing students to excel in a rapidly changing world.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an exceptional school.
About Cognita:
Cognita is a worldwide leader in independent education. Established in 2004, we are a growing 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. Although each of our schools has its unique character, our shared mission is to foster an environment where everyone can "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world."
Benefits at Cognita:
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Assistance with relocation to Spain.
• Waived tuition fees for children of staff with permanent contracts.
• Complimentary school lunches.
• A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
• Opportunities for professional advancement and development.
How to Apply
Please click apply and complete the application process.Cognita Schools are dedicated 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 conducted prior to any appointment being finalized.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect, irrespective of their background.