Cover Teacher

Job description / Role

Job overview

We are recruiting a cover teacher for our senior school at The Royal Grammar School Guildford.

The Royal Grammar School Guildford (RGS), one of Britain’s most distinguished independent schools, in partnership with Cognita, the global leader in educational excellence, seeks an outstanding teacher for our prestigious sister school, Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai (RGS Guildford Dubai). This is an exceptional opportunity to join a true 3-18 through school, where academic excellence, holistic education, and service to others are the foundation of all that we do.

At RGS Guildford Dubai, we champion kindness alongside academic rigour, tradition, and innovation. As we prepare to celebrate our first graduates in 2029, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of scholars and leaders. With a passion for education, we seek a teacher who can inspire across disciplines, embodying both intellectual flair and a commitment to the British curriculum.

Contribution to learning area and curriculum development

• Comprehensive level of knowledge and understanding of the relevant curriculum areas and the ability to apply this knowledge in the classroom using current pedagogy and practice
• Ability to successfully implement and evaluate curriculum innovations in accordance with school strategic initiatives in the context of a collaborative team

Relationships with pupils, staff and parents

• Ability to develop productive relationships with pupils which foster and develop positive behaviours for learning
• Demonstrate high level communication and interpersonal skills when relating to pupils, parents and colleagues
• Demonstrate capacity to work as a co-learner and collaborator with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider community
• Ensure that the welfare approach towards all pupils is balanced and aligns with the school’s policies and procedures

Contribution to the whole school

• Ability to contribute to the development and implementation of programs and policies which promote excellence in pupil learning, social and emotional development in an international environment
• Capacity to respond to emerging educational needs and priorities in an international environment

Leadership of school co-curricular activity or representative sport

• Take on an ‘Ambassador’ role
• Adapt to the needs of a start-up school showing flexibility of approach

General responsibilities

• Model the RGS values and learning habits in all language and interactions
• Commitment to staff and pupil wellbeing, parent education and supporting the development of a strong culture of community
• Comply with and demonstrate an active commitment to safeguarding policies, procedures, and code of conduct
• Follow all school policies, procedures and handbooks
• Take a proactive and professional approach to school life and professional development
• Respect and maintain all aspects of professional confidentiality
• Undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested showing flexibility of approach

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor degree in education
• Professional teaching qualification from the UK
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills
• British curriculum experience
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

If you are driven by challenge and aspire to make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply and be a key player in shaping the future of the Royal Grammar School Guildford.

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

Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its 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 to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last five years.