Head of Junior School
Knightsbridge School
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 25 January 2018
Job overview
Why join the Knightsbridge team? If successful, you would be leading a dynamic and successful junior team, managing both pastoral and academic matters for enthusiastic learners progressing up from our delightful EYFS section and using your vision to develop our children, passing on motivated explorers ready to bloom further in our senior school.
Knightsbridge School is a prep school with a difference. We take full advantage of our city location whilst also creating a warm and nurturing environment in which to support and guide our pupils as they flourish. We have 400 pupils aged 3 – 13 and you would be responsible for years 1 to 3, working closely with your counterparts in the EYFS and Senior School. For more information about the school, please look at our website www.knightsbridgeschool.com
And what will you bring to the school? We live our values; did you see the KS Code on our website? In addition, we would expect you to have some previous leadership experience, an in-depth understanding of the requirements of prep school education and the vision to further enhance our excellent reputation.
For an application pack and further details please see the school website site 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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and other relevant employment checks.
Closing date: 5pm on Thursday 25 January – but please don’t wait until the deadline
First Interviews: Thursday 1st February 2018
Second Interviews: Thursday 8th February 2018
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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