About The School - Charterhouse Square
Charterhouse Square is a non-selective, co-educational independent school based in the City of London for students aged 3-11 years. The school has excellent transport links, with the Elizabeth line, Farringdon mainline and Barbican tube all within a 5-minute walk. With a friendly and unpretentious approach, Charterhouse Square School offers education from Nursery and Early Years through to Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
At Charterhouse Square School we believe a happy and stimulating learning environment is fundamental to academic success. Students achieve exceptional academic results at 11+ from a broad and balanced curriculum, with a strong emphasis on numeracy and literacy but with ample time also dedicated to physical education and the arts.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced
Class Teacher KS2 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 17 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 KS2 Class Teacher at Charterhouse Square, you will play a vital role in fostering the educational and personal growth of our pupils. Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering engaging lessons, maintaining discipline, and promoting the well-being of each student. You will also be tasked with providing advice and support to both pupils and their parents, ensuring a holistic approach to learning. You will be responsible for monitoring and assessing pupil progress, and will actively contribute to our school community through participation in extracurricular activities. This role requires dedication to maintaining high standards of teaching while showcasing effective classroom management skills.
This a full-time, permanent role with a proposed September 2025 start date.
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Who we are looking for:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual who possesses a genuine love for working with children. You should have a university degree, Qualified Teacher Status and PGCE or equivalent with prior teaching experience, preferably in an independent school setting. Your creativity, flexibility, and strong organisational skills will be essential as you inspire young learners. You will demonstrate a commitment to professional development and have high expectations for both student achievement and behaviour. Strong interpersonal skills are crucial, as you will collaborate with staff, parents, and external bodies, embodying our school’s ethos and values.
Benefits at Cognita - Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
- Teacher’s Pension (if applicable)
- 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:
29th June 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.