Prep School Teacher

About the School - Long Close

We are delighted to welcome you to Long Close School, where we welcome children from 2 – 16 years. With over 80 years of teaching heritage, our school is firmly established as the first choice amongst parents looking to give their child the best possible start to their education. Proud of our reputation for delivering academic excellence, both at 11+ and GCSE stages, our children thrive with small class sizes and experienced teachers delivering an outstanding education.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Prep School Teacher to join our fantastic team acting as Maternity Cover for a year starting February 2025.

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 Prep School Teacher, you will provide effective and high-quality classroom teaching and ensure all pupils reach their potential through the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning alongside effective monitoring, assessment and target setting. This will involve teaching & learning, good subject and curriculum knowledge, accurate and productive use of assessments, monitoring and evaluating, promoting a positive learning environment and pastoral care.

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Who we are looking for

You will have a good Honours degree as well as Qualified Teacher Status. You should also have current success teaching in KS1 or KS2 accompanied with outstanding teaching and subject knowledge. Excellent communication, strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and enthusiasm are also key.

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary up to £44,184 depending upon qualifications and experience 
• Teacher’s Pension
• Free lunch provided during Term Time 
• School holidays and public holidays / Holiday Allowance 
• Free parking on site (subject to availability) 
• School fee discount 
• Exclusive third-party discounts 
• Professional Development 

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 1st December 2024.

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.