Teacher of Global Politics

About the School - SBI 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 Teacher of Global Politics to join our fantastic team.

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 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 over 100 schools in 16 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: Teacher of Global Politics
• Employment Type: Permanent (late August or Jan 2026 start)
• Location: Westminster Campus
• Salary Range: £49,552pa - £73,197pa (depending on experience) 

We seek a vibrant, well-qualified, and committed teacher of International Baccalaureate Global Politics. Successful candidates would also be required to teach our integrated Individual & Societies (Humanities) course in the IB Middle Years Programme (UK Years 7-11). Previous experience of IB teaching, preferably internationally, will be an advantage. However, of prime importance is a love of the subjects and the energy and knowledge to foster this same passion in students.

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.

All our teachers offer a termly extra-curricular activity which should motivate, excite, and interest children.

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 the full job description, click here.

Who we are looking for 

You should have a Degree in a relevant subject and previous teaching experience. A Degree in Teaching/QTS or a PPE Degree is desirable but not essential.

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience  
• Childcare Vouchers 
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Eye Tests 
• Pension 
• School Holidays 
• School Fees Discount (conditions apply) 
• Interest free season ticket loan 
• Own device during employment 
• Generous maternity/paternity conditions 
• ‘My Staff Shop’ membership 
• Professional Development

How to Apply 

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 11th May 2025.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity and overseas criminal records checks for all other countries in which the applicant has lived or worked for three months or more in the past ten years.

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.