About the School - Breaside
Located in Bromley, Kent, Breaside Preparatory School provides a rich learning environment for your son or daughter. Our curriculum will prepare your children for the senior schools of choice through a balanced and broadly based education, from their first days in Kindergarten through to the age of 11.
We believe in getting the basics right and teaching the core subjects with a mixture of traditional teaching styles and more modern approaches to learning. Coupled with a strong work ethic and an enriching learning environment, we are confident that we help each child to develop towards their full potential.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Class Teacher 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 is 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
The ethos of Breaside School is to provide high-quality all-round education. We are a top independent school that aims to foster a caring atmosphere in which pupils and teachers are aware of and sympathetic to the needs of others.
We are looking for an exceptional class teacher to join our friendly, hard-working team and be part of our wonderful school community. Here at Breaside, we can offer a supportive and stimulating environment, with good opportunities for professional development.
This is a full-time, permanent position with a September 2025 start date.
Who We Are Looking For:
The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to engage in a warm and supportive way with the children. A strong knowledge of the primary curriculum is essential, and you will be an effective communicator who can use their initiative to provide a variety of inspiring learning opportunities across a broad range of curriculum subjects. The ability to foster effective relationships with all members of our Breaside community is a must.
Benefits at Cognita
1. Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
2. Teacher’s Pension
3. Free coffee and tea supplied throughout the day
4. Free lunch provided
5. Long school holidays and public holidays
6. Free parking on site (subject to availability)
7. School fee discount
8. Exclusive Cognita third-party discounts
9. Professional Development
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 9th March 2025. Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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.
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