KS2 Teacher
Hendon Preparatory School
Barnet
- New
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 September 2024
Job overview
About the School - Hendon Prep
Rated 'Excellent in all areas' by the ISI in January 2023, Hendon Prep is a small independent Day School and Preschool in north London for girls and boys from 3 -11 years old.
We are an inclusive, friendly, family-feel school which nurtures excellence in a diverse culture. We promote and celebrate wellbeing alongside academic attainment.
At Hendon Prep we see and develop the potential in every child. Our children engage enthusiastically with knowledge, embrace new ideas and are intellectually stimulated and extended beyond their age, resulting in excellent academic outcomes and confident independent learners.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced KS2 Teacher to join our fantastic team working part time (0.6 FTE).
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 be an inspirational and dedicated Teacher with an interest in science teaching up to Scholarship level to prepare pupils for exams to a range of selective senior schools. To be committed to high standards of teaching and learning with the ability to inspire and motivate our children to develop their full potential. To fully support the policies and aims of the School and to ensure the personal, social, emotional and physical development of every child. To be a team player who is positive and proactive with good interpersonal skills and a willing approach to sharing and developing best practice.
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Who we are looking for:
To be considered for this role you will be an excellent classroom teacher of KS2 Science and have up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people. You will have proven experience working with parents and colleagues in a positive and constructive manner and underpinning knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum.
Benefits at Cognita
•Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
•Teacher’s Pension
•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: Monday 9th 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.
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About Hendon Preparatory School
Hendon Preparatory School an award winning, nationally recognised, excellent in all areas ISI school.
Nestled in the leafy suburb of Hendon, Hendon Prep offers a truly enriching educational experience within a warm and welcoming learning environment. Throughout the school, you'll discover distinctive individual learning areas, each a vibrant hub of knowledge housed within bright and well-resourced classrooms. From our dedicated ICT suite to the inspiring Art and Design studio, the harmonious music room, the treasure-filled library, and the fully equipped science laboratory, every corner of our school is designed to ignite curiosity and nurture creativity.
Venturing beyond the traditional classroom setting, our school embraces the outdoors with a generous playground and a unique outdoor learning space. Here, children enjoy ample room for play and engaging outdoor learning experiences. The playground is a hub of excitement, featuring a planting area, an Amphitheatre for creative performances, an Astroturf football and netball pitch for sports enthusiasts, and a giant chess board for strategic minds. At Hendon Prep, playtimes are moments brimming with laughter, exploration, and joy.
In addition to our on-site facilities, we actively engage with the broader community by tapping into fantastic local resources such as Poolside Manor Swimming Pool and Power League. This ensures our children have access to a myriad of opportunities, further enhancing their educational journey. Hendon Prep is a dynamic school, where our team aim to provide a truly extraordinary experience for every child.
The school is well served by public transport and there are good local amenities and shops within a 5 minute walk.
Ethos & School Values
Stretch, Diversity & Inclusion: Our students are stretched and encouraged to express themselves and develop their character, resilience and empathy. But what makes life at Hendon Prep truly special is our multicultural, diver, global community, which embraces a wide variety of faiths, languages, traditions and we celebrate all of our families and staff backgrounds. Hendon Prep is a special, inclusive, friendly, family-feel school which nurtures excellence in culture that promotes and celebrates wellbeing as well as attainment.
ISI: Pupils enjoy and benefit from the diversity of the backgrounds, cultures and faiths found within the school. An overwhelming majority of parents and nearly all pupils who responded to the questionnaire agree that the school actively promotes values of democracy, respect and tolerance. The leadership and management have embedded quality, diversity and inclusion into the schools ethos which is why they won ISA Innovation and Excellence in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion award.
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