About the School - Florence Bilingual School:
Florence Bilingual School (FBS) is a bilingual Italian/English school that has been 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 50 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.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Docente Infanzia Italiano 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 over 100 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:
As an Early Years Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting the care, development, and early learning of children aged 0–3. You will create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can grow across social, emotional, cognitive, and physical areas.
You will plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and language development, while closely observing and tracking each child’s progress. You will support daily routines such as meals, rest, and hygiene with care and attention, ensuring each child feels secure and valued. Working closely with colleagues and under the guidance of the Pedagogical Coordinator, you will also build strong relationships with parents, sharing regular updates and supporting each child’s overall wellbeing and development.
This role will be a full-time, fixed term contract starting on on August 26, 2026 until June 30, 2027 - 34hrs/week.
Who We Are Looking For:
You are a caring, patient, and dedicated educator with a passion for early childhood development. You hold a relevant teaching qualification and have at least one year of experience working with young children in an early years setting.
You bring strong communication and organisational skills, along with the ability to create a warm, inclusive, and well-managed environment. You are attentive to children’s individual needs and are confident supporting their development through play-based learning. You are collaborative, reliable, and committed to continuous professional growth. Most importantly, you are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of every child in your care.
How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026.
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.
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.
