Pre-Reception Teacher

About the School-Alleyn's Regent's Park:

Cognita has entered into a partnership with Alleyn’s to create two leading independent day schools in north London. Alleyn’s is south London’s finest coeducational day school, consistently placed within the top London schools for academic achievement and winner of the Independent Coeducational School of the Year Award 2025.

Cognita’s flagship London schools, North Bridge House Regent’s Park and North Bridge House Hampstead, form part of the new Alleyn’s Schools Group. Alleyn’s Regent’s Park opened in September 2025 and Alleyn’s Hampstead is opening in September 2026.

Alleyn's Regent's Park is located in a historic, former convent on the edge of Regent's Park and currently educates children aged 4 to 13. The school prepares pupils for 11+ and 13+ entry, but is moving to be an 11+ centre of excellence and will introduce a new Pre–Reception class from September 2026, becoming a 3‑11 school. The school draws pupils from across north London from Finchley to Chelsea and Wembley to Hackney and is very well connected with Camden Town on the northern line, which is just a five‑minute walk away.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pre‑Reception Teacher to join our fantastic team. This is a permanent, full‑time position with a start date in September 2026.

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 are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

As a Pre‑Reception Teacher at Alleyn’s Regent’s Park, you will lead your class with warmth, expertise and creativity, taking primary responsibility for children’s wellbeing, development and early learning. You will plan and deliver engaging, purposeful lessons that reflect the EYFS curriculum and bring our ROCCK values, Respect, Opportunity, Curiosity, Courage and Kindness, to life every day. You will create a nurturing, stimulating environment where children feel safe, confident and excited to learn.

Working closely with the Head of Pre‑Prep, colleagues and a Learning Assistant, you will use high‑quality assessment to inform next steps, communicate effectively with parents, and contribute to the wider life of our thriving, forward‑thinking school.

To view our candidate pack, please .

You will hold a PGCE with QTS specialising in EYFS, and bring a strong understanding of child development and early learning. You are an enthusiastic, reflective practitioner who enjoys working with young children and is committed to exceptional pastoral care. You communicate confidently with parents, collaborate generously with colleagues and demonstrate strong organisational skills. You bring creativity, initiative and a growth mindset, with a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

A paediatric first‑aid qualification, Forest School experience or additional EYFS training are desirable, but a passion for early years education is essential.

• Competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience
• Teacher’s Pension
• Free lunch during term time
• School holidays and public holidays
• School fee discount
• Access to exclusive third‑party discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Complete this application before the closing date:
Sunday 1st March 2026.

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.

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.