About the School - Downsend Sixth
We are incredibly proud to be opening Downsend Sixth and see this next chapter for Downsend School as an exciting and enticing prospect for both staff and students alike. The buildings, environment and experience will give our students an excellent foundation on which to build their own futures.
Downsend Sixth will have a different feel to other more traditional sixth form experiences, housed in its own newly renovated space near the centre of Leatherhead, there will remain a connection with the rest of the Downsend community, but students will have a much greater chance to cultivate independence, maturity and a real opportunity for personal growth. The building will have state of the art technology and facilities that will allow all students to develop and flourish.
We are now looking for a Teacher of Business and Economics to join the Downsend Sixth Team to join the team for August 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’.
About the role
We are looking for a teacher to deliver high-quality classroom teaching to ensure all pupils reach their potential through effective teaching, monitoring, assessment, and target setting. The main focus will be on teaching BTEC Business Studies and A-Level Economics. You will have a secure knowledge of the subjects and curriculum, foster pupils’ interest, address misunderstandings, and demonstrate a critical understanding of subject developments. You will create and teach well-planned lessons using effective teaching methods and manage class time efficiently, considering pupils’ aptitudes, needs, and prior attainments in lesson planning.
Who we are looking for:
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Graduate with good honours degree
• Up to date knowledge current curriculum developments and best practice in teaching and learning in Humanities
• A full awareness of the current issues relating to the developments of teaching business in schools
• Outstanding teaching and subject knowledge
To view the full Candidate Pack & Person Specification, please Click Here.
Please do enjoy looking through the information contained in this pack and learning more about Downsend Sixth, Downsend School and Cognita.
If you do wish to have a conversation about the role do not hesitate to get in touch via the following email address marc.broughton@downsend.co.uk and I look forward to hearing from you if this role is something that you wish to pursue.
Benefits at Cognita
• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Teacher’s Pension
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• School holidays and public holidays
• Free parking on site (subject to availability)
• 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 9th 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.