About the School - GleneskAt Glenesk Pre-Prep and Nursery School, we specialise in providing an exceptional educational foundation for children between the age of 2 and 7 years old.

We believe that childhood should be a time of wonder, exploration, and joy. That's why we make it our mission to ensure that your child's day is filled with special moments of Glenesk magic, every day.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Woodwork Teacher to join our fantastic team.

About CognitaCognita 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 roleGlenesk has a well established woodwork programme to follow. Children are taught in small groups of 8, using 8 individual work stations. The woodwork room is well kitted out with hand tools for children's use. As a Woodwork Teacher, you will be responsible for lesson planning and liaising with class teachers to ensure woodwork projects concur with curriculum themes.

This is a part-time 0.2FTE, term-time role, working 7 hours a week across 2 afternoons per week. The start date will be in September 2025.To view the full job description, click here.

Who we are looking for:• Qualifications in Design Technology and/or woodwork
• Experience Experience teaching Design Technology
• A Teaching qualification would be desirable but not essential

Benefits at Cognita• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• 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
• Professional Development

How to ApplyComplete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is:30th 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.

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