Teacher of Humanities (Politics and History)

About the School - Akeley Wood Senior & Tile House

Akeley Wood School is a dynamic and friendly place to work with opportunities for professional development. We educate around 700 children across three campuses and have a progressive approach to teaching and learning. We strive for a holistic education at Akeley Wood and achieve this through the supportive environment and diverse breadth of learning and development within our School.

We look to recruit high calibre staff committed to achieving the highest standards and to actively take part in the school life.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teacher of Humanities 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

We are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic and experienced Humanities Teacher to join our successful World Studies Faculty. You must be able to teach Politics to A-level and History to KS3. An energetic, flexible and empathic attitude is required with a strong belief that every child can acquire strategies to ensure they fulfil their true potential. Personal integrity, honesty, energy, stamina, enthusiasm are all essential attributes.

This is a full-time, permanent role. The role is immediately available or a later start date at the beginning of the Easter term is also possible.

To view a full job description, click here.

Who we are looking for: 

You will have a relevant degree as well Qualified Teacher Status. A proven track record of teaching and learning, specifically experience of teaching KS3 and 4 is a must. Experience of teaching KS5 is desirable but not essential. Overall, you will be an inspirational leader and strategist, passionate about teaching and learning with excellent communication, organisational and ICT skills.

Benefits at Cognita

• Membership to the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
• Access to My Staff Shop - £1,000’s of savings to be made across the year.
• Cycle to Work scheme, operated through My Staff Shop.
• 24/7 wellbeing support through Cognita Care First, our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free school lunches
• A discount on fees for children at Akeley Wood School.

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is:  Sunday 12th January 2025.

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.