Head of Prep School

Manor House School is set in seventeen acres of magical gardens, woodlands and sports fields that make it a truly wonderful school to be surrounded by.

The Head of the Prep School will line manage the Deputy Head of Prep and Head of EYFS and be accountable for the teaching and support staff within this section of the school. They will work with the Headteacher and Deputy in supporting delivery of the future strategic aims of the Prep School and be a member of and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to realise the broader strategic aims.

We would expect candidates to show an assured leadership style with excellent communication skills, enabling strong, productive relationships to be built with pupils, parents and colleagues. You will show ambition, energy and enthusiasm to build on the Prep School successes and lead the department into its next phase of development. We would also expect candidates to be excellent classroom practitioners with clear understanding of curriculum needs in the keystage 1 and 2 setting.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Build on the existing ethos and success of the school to lead staff and pupils towards the achievement of the school’s strategic aims and values
• Maintain high standards of education within this section of the school
• Inspire and motivate teaching and support staff ensuring a positive and happy experience for all pupils and catering for individual needs.
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the Prep School. Track and monitor academic standards to ensure that all pupils make excellent progress.
• Ensure the curriculum is broad, balanced, creative and innovative, and cater for pupils of all abilities promoting creativity and excellence in all aspects of school life. 
• Facilitate a breadth of extra-curricular activities and sports. 

Staffing

• Lead and manage the Prep School teaching team and support staff. 
• Recruit, motivate and deploy staff effectively, ensuring the highest quality of teaching and learning. 
• Follow the school’s appraisal policy to ensure a thorough performance management programme.

Pastoral 

• Ensure the all-round development and pastoral welfare of all Prep School pupils, maintaining a safe, positive and happy culture within the school. 
• Ensure the School provides a happy, nurturing and supportive environment in which all our pupils can thrive. 
• Willing to act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead

Compliance and Educational Quality

• Ensure that all staff are committed to the principles and practices set out in the Safeguarding Policy. 
• Ensure the school is compliant with regulation and foster a culture of awareness of compliance and educational quality, ensuring the Prep School is well prepared for inspection at all times. 

School ethos

• Create and maintain a positive environment which secures good teaching, effective learning, high standards of attainment and good discipline across the department. 
• Contribute to and promote the development of a positive school ethos and achievement of the seven school values. 
• Contribute to the extra-curricular programme offering at least one club per term. 
• Perform additional duties and tasks required for the effective operation of the school as directed by the Headteacher.

For a full Job Description and Person Specification please see the attached files.

Interviews tbc.

Please contact the HR department with any questions on the following:

ejrose@manorhouseschool.org or 01372 455361

Manor House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people which all staff share responsibility.  We have an extensive policy on safer recruitment practices which ensures those unsuitable for working with children are identified at the initial stages. All staff in regulated activity with pupils are subject to the standard pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. Volunteers and visitors are also subject to identity checks.

All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding the students with regular training and updates when required.