Assessment Coordinator

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Job overview

Join our team at Horizon English School Town Square!

Assessment coordinator (temporary, flexible contract)

We’re seeking a qualified teacher or experienced educator with a strong understanding of the National Curriculum for England to join our growing team as an Assessment Coordinator.

This flexible, short-term opportunity (daily-rate contract) is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, building positive first impressions for families, and helping shape the admissions journey at one of Dubai’s most exciting new schools.

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. 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; ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

Our Horizon community:

Horizon English School Town Square is an all-through British curriculum school opening in September 2027, serving students aged 3 to 18. Built on the 35-year legacy of Horizon English School Jumeirah — an Outstanding-rated and much-loved Dubai school — our Town Square campus brings the same spirit of care, excellence, and inclusion to a new, family-focused community.

Here, learning begins with belonging.

About the role:

At Horizon English School Town Square, every first impression matters. We are seeking an Assessment Coordinator to join our team on a temporary, flexible basis to support the school’s admissions process ahead of its full opening in 2027.

This role plays a key part in welcoming new families, conducting engaging assessments for children aged 3–13 (EYFS to Year 8), and ensuring that every child and parent experiences the warmth, professionalism, and community spirit that define Horizon.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct engaging, play-based assessments for EYFS applicants and paper-based assessments for applicants from Year 1 to Year 8.
• Support the delivery of CAT4 assessments for upper primary and senior school applicants, ensuring a calm and organised testing environment.
• Coordinate assessment timetables, resources, and logistics in collaboration with the Admissions and Academic teams.
• Accurately record and share assessment outcomes and recommendations.
• Liaise with the Inclusion Department regarding any students who may require additional assessment or support.
• Welcome families and ensure each assessment experience reflects the school’s ethos and values.
• Support group assessment days and admissions events as required.

What we’re looking for:

• A warm, approachable communicator who connects naturally with children and families.
• Organised and detail-oriented, with a professional approach.
• Experience working with children in EYFS or Primary settings.
• Ideally familiar with tools such as CAT4, phonics, or reading assessments.
• Background in Education, Early Years, Psychology, or a related field preferred.

Role details:

Location: Horizon English School, Town Square
Contract: Temporary, flexible
Start date: Immediate – we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running!
Type: Daily-rate contract

Perfect for teachers or child specialists seeking meaningful, short-term work in a dynamic new school setting.

This role supports our admissions process ahead of the full school opening in 2027 and will conclude before the leadership structure is fully established.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development of a new school community where every child and family feels valued from the very first interaction.

If you’re organised, approachable, and passionate about supporting children’s learning journeys, we’d love to hear from you!

Applications can be submitted via the TES online application form; only fully completed applications will be processed. To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV.

Interviews will take place online or in person.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Thank you for your interest in Horizon English School. Due to the large number of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Horizon English School and Cognita are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect the same from their employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks including an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 10 years.