Primary Teacher

Cognita; Madrid; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita's Mirasur School in Pinto, Madrid, is seeking an experienced Primary English Teacher. You will plan and deliver high-quality English lessons across diverse abilities, monitor progress, and adapt instruction.

You will also report on progress, serve as a form tutor, contribute to extracurricular activities, and collaborate with colleagues to support the school community. The role is full-time and located on site at the school, within Cognita's global education network committed to

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Primary or Early Years Education with high English proficiency.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging English lessons across a range of abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining high academic standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective English lessons to primary students.
• Monitor progress with assessment and data, adapt teaching to learners' needs.
• Act as a form tutor and contribute to reporting and extracurricular activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the wider life of the school.

Skills

C1/C2 English proficiency

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Primary/EY Education

Job description

About the School-Colegio Mirasur:

Mirasur School is an international bilingual school in Pinto, Madrid. Its educational model stands out for being innovative and pioneering, offering a unique learning experience to students from Infant (1 year old) to Baccalaureate. Founded 21 years ago, in 2001, Mirasur School is characterised by its excellent adaptation to the changes taking place in the world, evolving in terms of education and learning. The school stands out for its innovative DNA, preparing students to face challenges successfully. From September 2022 Mirasur School is officially an IB World School with the Primary School Programme. We are part of the Cognita Schools International Group, which reinforces the international essence of the school.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Primary 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. 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 Primary English Teacher, you will play a key role in delivering engaging and effective English lessons that inspire a love of learning and help every child reach their full potential. You will plan and deliver high-quality teaching across a range of abilities, using a variety of teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs and curriculum requirements. You will monitor student progress through assessment and data analysis, adapting your teaching to support, challenge and stretch learners as appropriate. In addition to teaching, you will contribute to reporting, act as a form tutor, participate in extracurricular activities, and work collaboratively with colleagues to support the wider life of the school.

This is a full-time role.

Who We Are Looking For:

You will be a passionate and committed educator with excellent subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching English in a primary setting. You should hold a degree in Primary or Early Years Education, ideally with a specialism in English, together with a C1 or C2 level of English proficiency. Strong organisational skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, and a commitment to maintaining high academic standards are essential. We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships with students, embrace continuous professional development, and contribute positively to the school community. A strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment practices, alongside a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, is fundamental to this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.