Chinese Language and Literature Teacher

About the School - Southbank International - Westminster:

Southbank is a fantastic place to work - we are a friendly, happy school in Central London with a wonderful culture of support and collaboration, lovely staff and students from all around the world.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chinese Language and Literature Teacher to join our fantastic team.

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 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 90 schools in 21 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 Role:

Job Role: Chinese Language and Literature Teacher – January 2027 start

Employment Type: Zero hour

Location: Westminster Campus

Salary Range: £54ph

We have an exciting opportunity which has arisen for vibrant, well-qualified, and committed teacher of Chinese Language and Literature. The lessons will form part of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) and Diploma Programme (IB DP). Previous experience of IB programmes will be an advantage, but of prime importance is a love of the subject and the energy and knowledge to foster this same passion in students.

The teacher reports to the Head of Department and will be responsible for preparing, monitoring, evaluating all students and implementing departmental and school policies. They will be expected to follow IB DP/MYP curriculum developments as required by the Head of Department. With a liberal ethos, an emphasis on academic rigour and a commitment to the values of the IB, Southbank offers the opportunity to further extend your teaching and learning skills in a friendly, supportive and hard-working team.

We expect all staff to have high aspirations and expectations of themselves and our students. For the successful candidate, you will have an opportunity to join our enthusiastic school team and in return we offer a high-quality professional development programme which is personalised to individual needs. In addition, we have generous non-contact time, annual leave, and other staff benefits.

Who We Are Looking For:

You have a relevant qualification and experience delivering outstanding classroom practice. You’re committed to the IB philosophy and passionate about inspiring a love of learning in students. Reflective and open-minded, you embrace feedback and are always looking to grow professionally. You collaborate well with others, value diversity, and promote inclusion in your classroom. Above all, you genuinely want the best for every child and bring energy, curiosity, and integrity to everything you do.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers who have worked in either the independent or state sector and/or internationally.

We will only consider applicants who have the right to work in the UK.

To view a full Role Profile, click here .

Benefits at Cognita:

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience

• Childcare vouchers

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Eye Tests

• Pension

• Generous school holidays

• School fees discount (conditions apply)

• Generous maternity/paternity conditions

• Exclusive third-party discounts

• Professional Development

How to Apply:

Complete this application before the closing date: 23:59 CEST (UTC+1), Sunday 4th October 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.