Upper KS2 Teacher - English

About the School - NBH Prep

North Bridge House Preparatory School serves children aged 4-13 years, and we believe in the importance of nurturing the individual and developing their strengths. We are part of North Bridge House School, an independent school across five sites in Hampstead and Islington, London, for children aged 2-18 years.

We aim to know, support and inspire every child; to ensure progress is carefully monitored and that every student feels valued and successful. The Prep School is an extremely happy community and we guide both students and parents through the senior school process to ensure the students move on to the right school for them.

In their report, the Independent Schools Inspectorate rate both the quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements and the quality of their personal development as excellent.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Upper KS2 teacher with focus on English 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

To support the planning, preparation and implementation of an engaging, accessible and relevant curriculum. This will involve raising standards of student achievement in a subject area(s) and supporting department goals as stated in the school’s strategic plan.

In a typical day, you may be:

• Modelling and delivering outstanding practice in your subject area(s) using a variety of delivery methods which supports, challenges and stretches students as appropriate to ensure the demands of the syllabus are meet, if not exceeded.

• Participating in all aspects of monitoring student progress and attainment, including the provision of written records in line with policies and procedures.

• Working with appropriate personnel to identify and implement achievable solutions where students are not perceived to be achieving their full potential.

• Assisting the subject leader in the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work & teaching strategies.

• Supporting the provision of pastoral care across the school, with particular emphasis on any designated specific groups of students.

• Using data, both externally & internally produced, to assess student performance and to develop appropriate courses of action

• Maintaining a level of personal development to ensure that subject knowledge & teaching methods continue to be enhanced.

• Working as a member of a team, positively contributing to effective working relations and deployment 

To view the full Job Description, click here.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

•Good academic qualification to degree level

•Commitment and passion for teaching

•Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

•Good communication skills and organisational skills

•Digital competence to utilise technology essential in lesson delivery

•Good understanding of independent schools and their rationale

Benefits at Cognita 

•Teacher’s Pension

• Free lunch provided during Term Time 

• Longer School holidays and public holidays

• 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 22nd September 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.