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About the School – Breaside Orchard Road: 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 with the more modern approaches to learning. Coupled together 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 90 schools in 21 countries – in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East – serving more than 100,000 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 90 schools in 21 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 seeking an exceptional class teacher to join our dedicated team and vibrant school community. This Key Stage 2 position is open to teachers at all career stages. Breaside offers a supportive, stimulating environment with excellent professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will support the school’s policies, aims, and ethos while promoting the holistic social, emotional, and physical development of every child. Responsibilities include planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality lessons, as well as participating in public examination arrangements, supervision, and assessments. You will assess, record, and report on pupil development, progress, and attainment, providing both oral and written feedback, reports, and references for individuals and groups. The role also involves communicating and consulting with parents, promoting the progress and wellbeing of assigned pupils, and providing educational and social guidance. In addition, there may be an opportunity to coordinate an agreed curriculum area across the school.
This is permanent, full-time with a September 2026 start date.
To view the full Role Profile, click here .
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 Key Stage 2 curriculum and beyond is essential. 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:
- Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
- Free coffee and tea supplied throughout the day
- Free lunch provided during term time
- School holidays and public holidays
- Free parking on site (subject to availability)
- School fee discount
- Exclusive third party discounts
- Ongoing professional development
How to Apply: Complete this application before the closing date: Sunday 31st May 2026
Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.
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.
