KS2 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

About the School - St Clare's

St. Clare’s is a leading independent school for children aged 2 ½ to 18 years of age, carrying a very strong academic profile.

Located in the historic village of Newton, we are close to the coast on the outskirts of Porthcawl, South Wales. St Clare's has a rich tradition of providing exceptional education for over 85 years to pupils from Nursery all the way through to Sixth Form.

The St Clare’s approach reaps rewards, with results from academic yearly progress tests exceeding the national average in all core subjects. We are particularly proud to be in the top 5% of top-performing A-Level schools in the UK for ALPS (A-Level Performance System) since 2018.

Our Nursery has won the Day nurseries UK "Top 20" Award (Wales) for 4 years in a row, based purely on our parents' 10/10 reviews scores.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced KS2 Teacher to join our fantastic team, acting as Maternity Cover for a Year 3 Class. 

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

As a KS2 Teacher, you will ensure the effective teaching of all pupils; promoting the social, academic, moral, physical and emotional development of each child both inside and outside the classroom. This will involve planning and preparing work appropriate to the needs of the pupils, maintaining good order and promoting self-discipline amongst pupils, safeguarding their health and safety and setting a good example to the pupils you teach through your presentation, personal and professional conduct.

This is a full-time, fixed term contract from 31st March 2025 to 14th July 2025.

To view the full job description, click here.

Who we are looking for: 

The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and professional qualification(s) relevant to the post. You will also be a successful classroom practitioner with experience/knowledge of current initiatives in education

Benefits at Cognita

• Teacher’s Pension
• Free parking on site (subject to availability) 
• Professional Development 

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications: Monday 3rd February at Midday. Interviews: Week beginning 10th February.

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.