About the School - Hendon Prep
Hendon Prep is an independent co-educational Day School and Preschool in North London, welcoming children aged 3 to 11. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school that fosters excellence within a diverse community. Our focus is on promoting and celebrating both wellbeing and academic achievement. At Hendon Prep, we recognise and nurture the potential in every child, leading to outstanding academic results and the development of confident, independent learners.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning) to 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
Join Hendon Prep’s leadership team, comprising the Head and Deputy Head (DSL), as the Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning). Within this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving the academic vision and strategy of the school. It focuses on enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, leading curriculum development, and ensuring the highest standards of educational practice. The role includes a reduced teaching load, with responsibilities for teaching across the curriculum in Years 3 to 6.
This is a full-time, permanent role with a start date in April 2025.
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Who we are looking for:
As the ideal candidate looking to join our leadership team, you will have:
* The ability to lead and manage a team, in line with wider school development and approaches
* Clear understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment techniques and the integration of EdTech.
* Achieved a sound academic standard.
* Proven ability as an excellent classroom teacher at Key stage 2.
* Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people.
* Proven experience working with parents and colleagues in a positive and constructive manner.
* Underpinning knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum.
It would be desirable to also have:
* Achieved a sound academic standard
* Knowledge of ISEB and Senior School entrance exams
* Good working knowledge of ISAMS or similar systems
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 2nd February 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.