Head
Prospect House School
Wandsworth
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 20 October 2016
Job overview
- As a head, can you inspire and manage teachers consistently to produce the best in the classroom?
- Could you ensure that the maximum is achieved by each and every child?
- Do you always aim for the highest standards?
- Are you yourself a great teacher?
- Do you want to lead one of the best prep schools (two others amongst the elite schools in this country being sister schools!)?
In anticipation of the retirement at the end of the academic year of Mrs Dianne Barratt after thirteen years of outstanding and dedicated service to the school, the governors seek a head who will combine excellence in teaching with the ability to translate vision into practice. He or she should be able to enthuse children, staff and parents.
House Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all posts are subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service, extensive references and checking of all qualifications.
Visit www.houseschools.com/jobs for details of the post or please contact the school's search consultant:
Mrs Susie Lee, Piedmont Limited
Email: susielee@piedmontltd.com
Tel: 07887 564 246 or 020 7228 1273
Closing date: 21 October 2016 (but earlier applications may be preferred).
Numbers On Roll: 310
About Prospect House School
Prospect House School is a non-denominational, non-selective, co-educational, independent day school for children aged 3-11. It is situated in Putney, West London. There are currently 300 pupils at the school.
A member of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools, Prospect House opened its doors in 1991. It is located on two sites. The Lower School accommodates children aged 3-7. The Upper School is for pupils aged 7-11 and is a five-minute walk away. Both schools are set in large grounds with spacious playgrounds. The Upper School has the additional resource of an all-weather sports area.
Prospect House School is part of Dukes Education Group.
Head
Kelly Gray
Values and vision
Prospect House School has a forward-looking educational philosophy, aiming to teach children to show concern and respect for others. The school prides itself on its happy and vibrant atmosphere, where children feel valued and secure. Teachers aim to build each child’s self-esteem and confidence in his or her abilities.
ISI report
"Pupils demonstrate strengths in literacy, numeracy and reasoning and significant creativity in art-work, information and communication technology (ICT) and music. Physical skills develop to a high level. A rigorous, broad and well-balanced curriculum provides extremely well for all the pupils, whose attitudes to learning are exemplary. An outstanding range of extra-curricular activities, visits and trips supports pupils learning strongly."
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