Head of Computing
Bassett House School
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- Expired
- Salary:
- according to experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 3 May 2018
Job overview
We are looking for a teacher with high expectations who will enjoy working in an extremely well-resourced school with a strong team of supportive colleagues. The school has an excellent reputation in the teaching of computing, and as well as a comprehensive computing curriculum the children in Years 5 & 6 use individual iPads. The school uses all Apple Macs and there is substantial technical support.
Bassett House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Bassett House School
Bassett House School is a mixed independent preparatory school for three- to 11-year-olds. It is located in Kensington, London, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and has about 200 pupils.
Bassett House School was founded in 1947 and is located in a large Victorian house. It is one of three schools owned by the House Schools Group, along with Prospect House School in Putney and Orchard House School in Chiswick.
The school premises also include a church hall, located at the nearby St Helen's Church, which is used for assemblies, as a gymnasium and as a performance space.
Headmistress
Philippa Cawthorne
Values and vision
Bassett House School’s motto is “Where every child learns to fly”. The school aims to foster a welcoming, happy atmosphere befitting of its setting – an old family home. The headmistress or a senior staff member greets each child by name every morning.
Teachers have their lunch with the children. A wide-ranging programme of extra-curricular activities is designed to allow pupils and staff to interact in a more informal atmosphere. The school says it is “a place where every child feels valued and gains the confidence to fly”.
ISI report - Key findings
The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.
- · Pupils of all abilities achieve high standards across a broad curriculum.
- · Pupils make successful links in their learning, applying their knowledge and skills to enhance their understanding across subjects.
- · Pupils successfully develop their abilities and interests outside of the academic curriculum, such as in art, music, drama and sport.
- · Pupils demonstrate exceptionally positive and determined commitment to their learning.
The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent.
- · Pupils have outstanding self-awareness and demonstrate quiet confidence and resilience.
- · Pupils are exceptionally well behaved; they are kind, sensitive and respectful.
- · Pupils show great care and consideration for one another within a community where relationships are warm and collaboration highly effective.
- · Pupils have a deep appreciation and respect for their school community and make a significant contribution to school life. ”
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