Key Stage 2 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

About the role

Cognita, in partnership with Brighton College (Singapore), is recruiting an experienced Key Stage 2 teacher to join the school from January 2027 on a full-time, fixed-term maternity cover assignment. The teacher will work mainly in Upper Prep, focusing on Years 5 and 6, and will deliver high-quality, intellectually stimulating learning that supports curiosity, independent thought and academic excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Teach all subjects except those taught by specialist teachers, following school policies, curriculum expectations and schemes of work.
• Plan and deliver engaging, appropriately challenging lessons, using adaptive teaching for pupils with AEN and EAL needs.
• Carry out medium- and short-term planning with parallel teachers, and use assessment to inform teaching and track progress.
• Maintain accurate records, including registers and pupil information, and keep parent communication platforms up to date.
• Provide pastoral care, wellbeing and behaviour support, liaising with the DSL, AEN Lead and Prep Leadership Team.
• Build positive relationships with parents, attend meetings and school events, and act as an ambassador for the college.
• Contribute to curriculum development, year-group collaboration, co-curricular clubs, trips, events and assemblies, and take part in continuous professional development.
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection standards.

Required profile

• Qualified teacher with proven experience in Key Stage 2, ideally including Years 5 and/or 6.
• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field, with PGCE, QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• International school experience preferred but not essential; an international outlook is valued.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of the English National Curriculum and its delivery.
• Strong understanding of assessment and its use to inform teaching.
• Ability to adapt teaching to a wide range of learning needs, including AEN and EAL.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to collaborative working and safeguarding.