Head of Nursery Part -time
Falcons Pre-Preparatory Chiswick
Hounslow
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 12 October 2017
Job overview
The School
The Falcons Pre-Preparatory School for Boys is a thriving and highly successful non-selective, independent school for boys aged three to seven, based in Grove Park, West London. The school, formerly Falkner House Boys, was founded in 1956 and at that time located in Notting Hill. In 1989 it transferred to its present site in Burnaby Gardens, changing its name to The Falcons. It is the founding member of the Falcons Group, part of the Alpha Plus Group, one of the UK’s most successful educational organisations. The Falcon School for Girls is located in Putney. The Girls School has its own Headteacher and there is one Headmaster on each of the pre-prep and prep sites.
The Post
The post falls vacant from January 2018. We are seeking a teacher, appropriately qualified, hard-working, enthusiastic and creative who is committed to providing high quality learning experiences for our boys. This post may lead to a permanent position which could include a senior role and EYFS Co-ordinator.
See Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Remuneration
Salary will be according to experience and qualifications. The school operates the Alpha Plus School scale which is in excess of the national scales.
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references being taken.
Equal Opportunities
The school has an equal opportunities policy and a recruitment of ex-offenders policy which are designed to ensure that all applicants for appointment within the school are treated fairly, irrespective of race, gender, marital status, religion or political beliefs, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.
Application Process
Applications – please visit the Alpha Plus careers portal to complete an online application.
https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/alphaplusgroup/vms/e/careers/positions/awLXdqKSbbHjWsdEik-dES
Only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be responded to.
Closing date for applications is Friday 13th October, 2017.
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 6th November, 2017
Attached documents
About Falcons Pre-Preparatory Chiswick
- Falcons Pre-Preparatory Chiswick
- 2 Burnaby Gardens, Chiswick
- London
- W4 3DT
- United Kingdom
About Falcons Pre Preparatory Chiswick
Falcons Pre-Preparatory Chiswick is a leading independent, non-selective school for boys aged 2-7 year olds including a co-educational Nursery for 2-4 year olds.
The school is located in a leafy suburb of West London and was originally founded in 1956, as the Falkner House Boys School. It changed its name in 1989 when it became a pre-preparatory school and moved to its present site in Burnaby Gardens. It is part of one of the most successful educational groups in the UK, the Alpha Plus Group.
The school prides itself on being, first and foremost, specialists in Early Years education and aims to foster a love of learning through delivering a broad, balanced, exciting and stimulating curriculum which has been carefully tailored to suit this young age group.
Headteacher - Ms Liz McLaughlin
The school’s ethos and aims
The school firmly believes that every member of their community should model the school’s core values of Courage, Curiosity and Care. Falcons Pre-Prep is genuinely a place filled with laughter and fun, where children are encouraged, nurtured, and motivated at every turn. Every child has the right to feel happy, safe and valued. Every child has the right to learn and progress to his or her potential.
The school’s aims:
• Instil Courage, Curiosity and Care in each of their students
• Provide a broad curriculum with a rich tapestry of activities that lead to student progress
• Ensure high academic standards for each of their students
• Prepare their students for their future lives in a progressive and challenging world
• Provide a safe and nurturing early years environment
ISI report (January 2022)
“The overall achievement of pupils in all areas is excellent and demonstrates the successful fulfilment of the school’s aim to develop courage, curiosity and care ensuring high academic standards and to prepare students well for their future lives. In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), children make an excellent start to their education. This can be attributed to the rigorous assessment process that highlights areas of strength and weakness which identifies children’s next steps in learning.”
Click here to view the full ISI report for Falcons Pre-Prep Chiswick
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