Deputy Head - Required for September 2019
Knightsbridge School
Kensington and Chelsea
- Expired
- Salary:
- Based on experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 25 February 2019
Job overview
Deputy Head
Required for September 2019
Knightsbridge School currently educates 430 boys and girls from ages 3 – 13 and from 2020 we are excited to be expanding our provision to the age of 16. The school, which is set in the heart of London, combines a warm and nurturing environment with excellent resources, a commitment to teamwork and the professional development of staff.
This role is ideal for a creative, values driven educational leader with aspirations for headship. You will already be a school leader, either a Deputy Head looking for a new and refreshing challenge, or an experienced Assistant head with recent experience of years 9 - 11. Through our KS Code, Knightsbridge School has built a strong foundation in all its policies, procedures and practices. In preparation for accepting year 9 pupils in 2020, the role will initially have an emphasis, with the Head and Head of Learning, on creating an exciting and innovative provision for these pupils and building on the KS reputation in the London Senior School landscape. Thereafter you will run the operational aspects of the whole school as well as having specific responsibility for years 9-11 as Head of Section.
For an application pack and further details please see the school website site www.knightsbridgeschool.com or contact Rosie Binns at HR@knightsbridgeschool.com or 020 7590 9000.
Knightsbridge School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks and other relevant employment checks.
Closing date for Applications: Monday 25th February 2019.
Interview Date: Tuesday 5th March 2019
Attached documents
About Knightsbridge School
Knightsbridge School is an independent, mainstream, mixed preparatory school for children aged three to thirteen. Located in central London, it has approximately 398 students.
Knightsbridge School opened in September 2006, housed in two mansions, and has since redone much of its décor. There are now well-equipped classrooms, a science laboratory, an ICT suite, an in-house catered dining hall, a performing arts studio, music rooms, a library and an art studio.
Principal
Magoo Giles
Headteacher
Shona Colaco
Vision and values
The preparatory school aims to establish a love of learning in each student by creating a positive and stimulating environment. Teachers strive to provide a holistic, balanced and varied curriculum so each pupil can reach their full academic potential. The values they promote are: mutual respect, independent thinking, positive attitudes and participation.
Knightsbridge School concentrates on classical education, with an emphasis on literacy and reasoning, as well as encouraging children to take part in extra-curricular activities. It offers an extensive programme, from judo and fencing to ballet and cookery. A modern language, either Italian, Spanish, Mandarin or Greek, must also be taken alongside French lessons.
ISI report
“Knightsbridge School is highly successful in meeting all of its aims. The achievements of its pupils, including those of children in the EYFS, are excellent. Pupils of all abilities, including those with SEND or EAL and the more able, make rapid progress. Many older pupils are successful in gaining entry to highly selective senior schools.”
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