Headteacher
Falcons Pre-Preparatory Chiswick
Hounslow
- Expired
- Salary:
- A competitive remuneration package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 27 March 2019
Job overview
Required for September 2019
Head of Falcons Pre-Preparatory School for Boy
Chiswick, London
Falcons Pre-Preparatory School is seeking a dynamic, forward thinking and inspirational leader to build on the success of the incumbent Head, who after 8 years in the school (3 as Head) is moving to take on a Headship in a Prep School setting.
The Falcons Pre-Preparatory 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.
The Alpha Plus Group seeks to deliver the gold standard in education. It encourages every one of its schools to have its own distinctive ethos. The group also has common aims and values, wanting to see strong leadership in each of its schools, and providing training and support to the Heads and their Senior Management Team in order for this to happen.
Full details of the post are given in the Head’s brief for the post and this advert should be read in conjunction with that brief.
https://www.alphaplusgroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/FPSB-Head-appointment-brief-v4-2-1.docx
The closing date for applications is 27th March 2019.
Interviews will be held week commencing: 1st April 2019
The Alpha Plus Group 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.
APG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of APG 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
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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