About The School ELIS Villamartín is a growing school committed to improvement, CPD, and a positive work‑life balance. The school offers a high‑quality education within a culture of care and follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales, IGCSE, IAL Level courses and the Spanish Baccalaureate programme. ELIS Villamartín is authorised by the British Council to run as a British curriculum school in Spain and is recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education. It is part of the Cognita Schools Group’s European division. Most teachers in the region stay on for its superb quality of life, wonderful weather, culture, sport, food and people. About Cognita Cognita is a global leader in independent education, with over 100 schools in 21 countries. Founded in 2004, it serves more than 100,000 students worldwide. Each school is unique but we share a collective purpose to create an environment where everyone can thrive. We nurture each student’s strengths, support them academically, socially and emotionally, and offer them world‑class knowledge. Schools are connected to over 100 schools in 17 countries, giving students a collective wisdom. About the Role We seek a talented and committed PE Teacher to join our thriving international community at ELIS Villamartín. This is an exciting opportunity to develop PE across the whole school, inspiring students to explore creativity, sporting acumen, build confidence and achieve academic excellence. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging, high‑quality PE lessons to students aged 5 to 18, including GCSE. Use assessment data to monitor progress, provide detailed feedback and set improvement targets. Embed the ELIS values – Respect, Care, Perseverance, Honesty and Kindness – into all aspects of teaching, learning and wider school life. Promote student wellbeing and resilience, contributing to the Cognita Be Well Charter. Play an active role in the wider life of the school through co‑curricular activities, events and enrichment opportunities. Ideal Qualifications A degree and a recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE or equivalent). Proven experience teaching PE at secondary level, including preparing students for external examinations. A commitment to holistic education, nurturing both academic progress and personal development. A passion for creativity, a growth mindset and the ability to inspire students and colleagues. A collaborative and flexible approach with excellent communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding. Click here to view the job profile. Benefits at Cognita Competitive salary. 100 % remission for staff children on tuition fees for staff on 0.75 + FTE contracts. Local benefits. Legal advice and financial support for obtaining essential documents such as visas. Complete this application before the closing date: 27th February 2026 . Start date: 1st September 2026 . Cognita Schools are committed 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 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 the closing date for the right applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr