.bout the SchoolHastings School is an independent British school based in Madrid which offers education to students aged 3-18 years, covering Early Years through to IGCSE and A Levels. The school is based on five campuses: Paseo de la Habana (Early Years), Bendición de Campos and Azulinas (Primary), Lorenzo Solano Tendero (Years 3&4 and Secondary) and Sobradiel (Early Years and Primary).The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced? Geography Teacher to join our fantastic team.About CognitaCognita 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 roleWe are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching and is excited to teach in one of the best international schools in an amazing city. Candidates will hold a relevant degree and a UK approved PGCE or international equivalent.Functions1.Planning, Teaching and Class Management
- To model and deliver outstanding practice in own subject area.
- To have high expectations of all students based on relevant data.
- To support, challenge and stretch students as appropriate.
- To teach using a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning, meeting the demands of the syllabus and the needs of the students.
- To provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual or groups of students.
- To maintain discipline in accordance with the school's procedures and encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour and standards of work.
- To assess students' work in line with school policies and procedures referring to student performance targets.2. Monitoring and evaluating
- To use data, both externally and internally produced, to assess student performance and to develop appropriate courses of action.
- To review methods of teaching on a regular.
- To produce annual reports and mid-term grades for all students taught.3