Teacher of Languages

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  Teacher of Languages to join our fantastic team. The role will include teaching French and some Spanish. This is role is a Maternity Cover position starting January 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

This role involves teaching French (and Spanish) to Years 3 - 8. This will involve preparing relevant teaching materials, monitoring and assessing student progress and sharing in supervisory and general teacher duties. You will also play an active part in wider aspects of school life including participating in extra-curricular activities.

To view the full job description, click here.

Who we are looking for

You will have a degree in Spanish/French with a strong commitment to professional development. You will also have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), recent experience of teaching languages in the classroom or recent success as a trainee teacher of Modern Languages and a desire to promote all aspects of language learning to pupils.

Benefits at Cognita

•Salary up to £50,090.90 per annum

•Teacher’s Pension (if applicable) 

•Free lunch provided during Term Time 

•School holidays and public holidays / Holiday Allowance 

•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.