EYFS Class Teacher

3 weeks ago

Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom Little Downsend Leatherhead Full time

About the School - Little Downsend Leatherhead

Downsend is an independent day school in Leatherhead, Ashtead and Epsom, Surrey, for children aged 6 months-16 years, offering a broad-based curriculum leading to outstanding academic success. Younger children aged 6 months-6 years attend one of the school's three pre-preparatory departments situated on each site, and children aged 6-16 years attend the main, preparatory school site in Leatherhead.

Little Downsend Leatherhead, located just a 5 minute walk from the Junior and Senior School, possesses its own special character, with large bright, well equipped classrooms, brimming with interactive activities. Little Downsend Leatherhead has the largest outdoor area of the three schools, with over an acre of garden space including playgrounds, astro turfed sports area and a magnificent forest school zone.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced EYFS Class Teacher (2-3 year olds) to join our fantastic team at Little Downsend Leatherhead. This is a maternity cover position.

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

You will be responsible for the education, welfare and personal care of pupils, having regard to the aims and objectives of Downsend and Little Downsend School Policies. Participate in meetings at the School which relate to the curriculum and organisation of the school and the pastoral care of the pupils. Attend INSET days, staff meetings, parents' evenings, information evenings, Saturday Open Mornings and Afternoons, and events organised by the Parents' Association and you will be expected to maintain good order and discipline among pupils both on and off the school premises, to share in the responsibility for pastoral care of the pupils, including the safeguarding and promoting of children's welfare.

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Who we are looking for:

To be considered for this role you will have a teaching degree with Early Years Specialism or equivalent. We would also expect:

A thorough understanding of the EYFSAbility to take the lead in supervising other supporting adults with the classroom.Awareness of Health & Safety requirements and a thorough understanding of safeguardingBenefits at Cognita


•Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience


•Teacher's Pension (if applicable)


•Free lunch provided during Term Time


•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: 21st July 2024

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.

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