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About the School – Florence Bilingual School
Florence Bilingual School (FBS) is a bilingual Italian/English school active since 1973. Accredited by Cambridge International, FBS promotes an educational approach and curriculum aimed at the development of each student’s confidence, creativity, and autonomy. Since 2021, FBS has been part of the international Cognita Schools group, an extraordinary community of diverse yet connected schools spanning sixteen different countries. With fifty years of experience, our school offers a high‑profile education that skillfully combines tradition and innovation. We prepare students to succeed in life by cultivating a global perspective and a fervent passion for learning. We design our educational approach to ensure that students develop the skills necessary to thrive in their personal growth journey, offering them an experience of learning excellence.
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 is proudly unique, but our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can thrive in a rapidly evolving world. We nurture each student’s distinct personalities and strengths, support them academically, socially, and emotionally wherever they are in the world, and give them a chance to be part of something bigger. We open our classrooms to the collective wisdom of 90 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child receives a world‑class education. It is an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher, and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.
About the Role
An Assistant Teacher provides educational support to students under the guidance of class teachers and the SENDCo (SEN & Assistant Teachers Coordinator). The role involves supporting small groups of students to reinforce learning in line with agreed objectives, delivering targeted intervention activities, and assisting with class cover when required. In some cases, the Assistant Teacher may also deliver a limited number of lessons under supervision. Working flexibly across different classes and year groups, the role requires a proactive and collaborative approach to meet the needs of the school. The Assistant Teacher will promote inclusion, positive behaviour, and a safe, calm learning environment, while working closely with teachers, support staff, and school leadership. Responsibilities also include monitoring student engagement, wellbeing, and progress, and providing feedback to inform teaching and interventions. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality, contribute to training, meetings, and school events, and be willing to undertake additional duties in line with the needs of the role. This is a part‑time, fixed‑term contract of 20 hours per week, starting 1 September 2026 until 30 June 2027.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a well‑qualified and experienced educator passionate about high‑quality teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will be a university graduate with a recognised teaching qualification and a minimum of two years’ experience as a class teacher. They will demonstrate strong subject knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage the classroom effectively while fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. Highly organised and adaptable, the successful candidate will be confident in planning lessons and resources, using a range of teaching strategies to meet different learning needs, and delivering creative and innovative learning experiences. They will possess strong assessment and feedback skills, alongside the patience, empathy, and emotional resilience required to support students effectively. A collaborative approach is essential, with the ability to work in partnership with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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