Teacher of Business & Economics

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

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.

Our curriculum is broad enough to give real depth to each individual and students will be supported by expert teachers who will deliver outstanding lessons. We will provide expert guidance on future pathways, whether that be going to university, into the world of work or starting an apprenticeship course.

At Downsend we are very conscious that the world our students will step into when they leave us is rapidly evolving and changing, and we have a critical role to play in preparing the global citizens and workforces of the future. Our Head of Futures, along with other staff, will be on hand to help support and guide our students as they think about next steps.

In an increasingly interconnected world, future workers will be expected to collaborate with peers residing in various parts of the globe, understand cultural nuances and, in many cases, use digital tools to enable these new types of interactions. Our Future Skills programme will allow our students to connect with this wider world and being part of Cognita, a global educational group who have 108 schools located in 17 different countries, will facilitate so many more opportunities for these experiences to present themselves.

We are now looking for a Teacher of Business and Economics to join the Downsend Sixth 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 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 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
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:

1. Qualified Teacher Status
2. Graduate with good honours degree
3. Up to date knowledge current curriculum developments and best practice in teaching and learning in Humanities
4. A full awareness of the current issues relating to the developments of teaching business in schools
5. 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 [e-mail] and I look forward to hearing from you if this role is something that you wish to pursue.

Benefits at Cognita

1. Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
2. Teacher’s Pension
3. Free lunch provided during Term Time
4. School holidays and public holidays
5. Free parking on site (subject to availability)
6. School fee discount
7. Exclusive third-party discounts
8. Professional Development

How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 13th April 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.