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Headmistress' PA

Headmistress' PA

Falcons Pre-Preparatory Chiswick

Chiswick

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
20 June 2019

Job overview

Term Time only

From September 2019 

Falcons Pre-Preparatory School for Boys, in Chiswick is currently looking for an organised, enthusiastic and efficient PA to the new Headmistress, Liz McLaughlin. 

The Role

The post holder will be a member of the staff at Falcons School for Boys and will hold responsibility for the administration of the school as delegated by the Headmistress. The role requires the ability to work in a busy school environment with experience of working efficiently under pressure, of prioritising, taking initiative, and providing administrative support within the school setting.

Experience of working within a school environment is beneficial. The successful candidate will be expected to have strong administrative, secretarial and IT skills along with excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Previous experience of school procedures and administrative systems would be an advantage. It is desirable that the candidate has experience of using SIMS. Training will be provided if required.

The School

Falcons Pre-Preparatory School for Boys is a non-selective independent day school for boys aged 3-7 based in Chiswick, London. Academic excellence is at the forefront of every child’s learning experience and every boy should leave our Pre-Prep as a well-rounded, confident and resilient individual. The school delivers a fast paced and stimulating curriculum including a wide range of clubs, sporting activities and educational visits which enhance learning for our pupils.

Salary

The pro rata salary is £23,279 - £27,159 per annum based on a full time salary of £30,000 - £35,000 pa.

Closing date: Thursday 20th June 2019.

Interview date: Thursday 27th June 2019. 

To apply please complete an online application on the Alpha Plus careers portal

https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/alphaplusgroup/vms/e/careers/positions/aHHOw7bvbijzi7_C_RuWAW 

SAFEGUARDING

Falcons Pre-Preparatory School for Boys is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of Falcons Pre-Preparatory School for Boys you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within APG Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Attached documents

About Falcons Pre-Preparatory Chiswick

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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