Head of Science Required for September 2020
Knightsbridge School
Kensington and Chelsea
- Expired
- Salary:
- Based on Teaching Experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 12 June 2020
Job overview
Head of Science
Required for September 2020 (or sooner if available)
Are you a collaborative, creative and pragmatic Head of Science looking for a new challenge? If so this role is just for you. If successful you will not only lead this popular and successful curriculum area but also but also help to shape and implement an exciting and inspiring Science curriculum as part of the schools extension to 16. You will be an excellent practitioner, clearly showing and passing on your love of your subject. Experience of teaching GCSE Science is required.
Knightsbridge School currently educates 450 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.
For further details please see the school website 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: 12th June 2020 (but please don't wait until the deadline!)
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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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