Head of Secondary
An inspirational leader is needed to head the Secondary School in Castelldefels. The role involves driving strategic improvement and overseeing academic excellence for Years 7 to 13.
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A relocation package
Help with the move, per the ad.
Relocation help
Indicative — the ad doesn’t promise sponsorship.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Hastings
A relocation package offered.
We are seeking candidates for a range of positions across teaching, administration, support, and finance. Teaching applicants should have experience with the British curriculum and hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with flexibility to work across Primary and Secondary stages. While experience is preferred, we also welcome enthusiastic early-career educators.
For non-teaching roles, we're looking for motivated, adaptable individuals who will contribute to the school's success and community spirit.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Support with relocating to Spain
• Free tuition fees for children with permanent contracts
• Free lunches in school
• A supportive and collaborative teaching community.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
This vacancy is for roles starting in the 2026/27 academic year. Successful applicants will join our talent pool and be among the first considered for future opportunities that match their skills and experience.
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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.
Cognita is a global schools group that owns and operates a network of independent schools across multiple countries, including the UK, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia. With over 100 schools and more than 85,000 students, it is one of the largest education groups in the world, focusing on delivering high-quality private education from early years through secondary school. The company is headquartered in London, UK, and its schools are known for strong academic outcomes and a broad range of extracurricular programs.
In Spain, Cognita operates several schools in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, offering both national and international curricula, including the International Baccalaureate and British curriculum. The group actively recruits international teachers and educational professionals, providing opportunities for relocation and career development across its Spanish schools. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a supportive network of educators, Cognita is an attractive employer for international educators looking to work in Spain.
Please see below some information about the School and Organisation.
1400 students | 56 nationalities | 6 sites | 1 school
Hastings School, founded in 1971, serves students aged 2-18, from a diverse community and is nestled in the heart of Madrid, Spain. We are a prestigious, premium international school, within the Cognita family of schools. Our holistic educational approach delivers outstanding academic results. Whilst in the last two years our graduates leave to attend many of the best universities around the world including; University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, Duke University, University of Edinburgh, King's College London, KU Leuven, LSE, University of St Andrews & Delft University of Technology to but name a few.
We want students of all ages to enjoy their educational journey at Hastings starting from their first day at school. We want them to fulfil their academic potential and develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes they will need in the future.
We utilize a series of learning habits as part of our learner power approach. These habits are Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity, Empathy, Reflection, Resilience, Responsibility and Thinking.
At Hastings, as part of the Cognita group of schools, we explicitly design our approach to education to help students develop these attributes and emerge ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
This is a remarkable time to join a remarkable school.
About Cognita:
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ 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".
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