Psychology Teacher

1400 students | 55 nationalities | 6 sites | 1 school

Hastings School aims to provide a high-quality education within a culture of care.

Founded in 1971, Hastings School is a school that is growing rapidly with a new 21st Century Sixth Form teaching block opened in September 2019 and a new Primary campus in September 2021.

As part of the Cognita Group, our staff is able to access considerable professional development opportunities and share best practice with colleagues in other schools.

Most teachers who come to Madrid choose to stay as it offers a superb quality of life with wonderful weather, culture, sport, food and people (something for everyone!). You can even find skiing during the winter only one hour north. It is a great base from which to explore Spain and Europe and the cost of living is lower than the UK.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Psychology 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 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 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. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 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 Psychology Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective lessons at IB Diploma Programme level, with the potential to also teach A Level. You will plan, deliver, and assess high-quality learning experiences that inspire and challenge students of varying abilities. You’ll use data to track progress and inform your teaching, and be actively involved in the wider school community through extracurricular contributions and pastoral responsibilities, including form tutoring. Collaboration is key, and you’ll work closely with colleagues to maintain the highest standards in teaching and student care. You’ll be expected to uphold the values of Care, Curiosity, Success, and Global Citizenship in your daily practice, while promoting discipline, high expectations, and academic excellence. The ability to teach a second subject is also essential.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a proposed start date in September 2025.

To view the full job description, click here .

Who we are looking for :

University graduate and qualified with UK approved PGCE or international equivalent.

Theperson should be able to teach up to IBDP and / or A level

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is : 25 May 2025. Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.

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