KS2 Teacher

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita is seeking a passionate KS2 Teacher for their new school in London, opening in September 2025. The role involves driving student progress through an engaging curriculum and fostering personal growth. Candidates should have a degree, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding students.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience

Teacher’s Pension

Free lunch provided during Term Time

School holidays and public holidays

School fee discount

Exclusive third-party discounts

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Drive student progress and attainment through an engaging curriculum.
• Assess and report on students' learning regularly.
• Promote the positive ethos and values of the school.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Degree level education

Job description

About the School-Alleyns Regents Park
Cognita has entered into a Partnership with Alleyn's School's Group to create two leading independent day schools in North London.

Alleyn’s, is South London’s finest coeducational day school, consistently placed within the top London schools for academic achievement and a finalist in both the TES and Independent School of the Year awards in 2024.

Cognita’s flagship London School, North Bridge House, has campuses in Canonbury, Hampstead and Regent’s Park. The Regent’s Park and Hampstead campuses will become part of the Alleyn’s Schools Group. Alleyn’s Regent’s Park will open in September 2025 and Alleyn’s Hampstead in September 2026.

Regent’s Park Prep is located in a historic, former convent on the edge of Regent’s Park and educates children aged 4–13. Currently preparing for 11+ and 13+ entry with an expectation that it becomes an 11+ centre of excellence from September 2026, the school draws pupils from across North London from Finchley to Chelsea and Wembley to Hackney and is very well connected with Camden Town on the northern line just a five-minute walk away.The school now has an exciting opportunity for aKS2 Teacherto 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
As a Key Stage 2 Teacher, you will be responsible for driving student progress and attainment through the delivery of an engaging and inclusive curriculum. You will work alongside the Head of Year and Head of Department to design, implement, and evaluate lessons that are accessible, relevant, and inspiring for all pupils. A key part of your role will be the assessment and reporting of students' learning, ensuring that feedback is provided regularly and constructively to help pupils improve. You will also promote the positive ethos and values of the school, both in and out of the classroom, and actively contribute to the wider life of the school community. Additionally, you will be expected to stay up to date with the latest pedagogical research and apply it to your teaching practice, while also supporting colleagues in embedding these approaches.This is a full-time position starting September 2025. Having a Geography speciality would be beneficial.

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Who we are looking for
We are looking for an inspiring and committed teacher with a passion for education and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of students. You will be educated to degree level, have excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to create an environment that fosters both academic and personal growth. You should be a proactive team player, willing to engage with school activities beyond the classroom. A commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of students is essential, as well as a dedication to your own professional development.

Benefits at Cognita
• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Teacher’s Pension
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• School holidays and public holidays
• 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 25th May 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.