KS1 Teacher

About the School - Polam

Polam School is an independent pre-preparatory school and nursery, with a heritage spanning 100 years.

Located in the heart of Bedford, our school provides the perfect home from home environment for your child to begin their educational journey, from the age of 1 to 7 years.

With art, swimming and IT all introduced in small groups from an early age, our curriculum goes way beyond national expectations.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced  KS1 Teacher to join our fantastic team. This 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

To deliver high quality teaching with the aim of helping all pupils to develop academically, physically, socially and emotionally in and out of the classroom in every child. In addition, each teacher is expected to support the policies and aims of the School and of Cognita, our governing body.

You will plan, prepare and deliver high quality education through courses and lessons; setting and marking work (including examinations) outside of class teaching time; Assessing, recording, tracking, reviewing and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils whilst ensuring that future lesson plans take into account and reflect constant review of each pupil’s progress. Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for and supervising them during public examinations and providing assessments. Accompanying pupils on trips away from the School. Maintaining and monitoring display work in appropriate areas of the School.

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Who we are looking for: 

The ideal candidate will:

•Above all, and in all things, show a clear commitment to teaching excellence

•Teach highly motivating and engaging lessons that inspire our pupils to make better than expected progress

•Create a fully inclusive classroom environment ensuring outstanding outcomes for all

•Be an effective team player who can work collaboratively with a small and passionate team

•Be committed to working closely with parents and other stakeholders

Benefits at Cognita 

• Salary – This position is offered on the equivalent of M1-M5, depending on experience

• Small class sizes of respectable and well-motivated pupils

• Outstanding networking and CPD opportunities

• A dedicated, friendly and inspirational team

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience

• A commitment to remaining in the Teacher Pension Scheme

• A number of initiatives focused on the wellbeing of our staff including:

• Inclusive paid lunches

• School fee discounts

• Access to Cognita Care First- a leading independent provider of employee support services offering professionally qualified counsellors and information specialists

• Membership of ‘My Staff Shop’ -an opportunity to save money at high street shops

• Increased holiday allowance in comparison to state regulated schools

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Wednesday 18th September 2024

Interview date: Week Beginning – 23rd September 2024

Tours of school are highly recommended.

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.