Headteacher's PA and Clerk to Governors
Regent High School
Camden
- Expired
- Salary:
- £31,636 to £33,294
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 10th April 2017 or Sooner
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2017
Job overview
Regent High School
Chalton Street, London, NWI IRX
Headteacher: Gary Moore
Headteacher’s PA and Clerk to the Governors SO2 (£31,636 to £33,294)
The post is all-year-round with 28 days’ annual leave to be taken during school closures
Required as soon as possible
Inner London Pay Scale
The successful applicant for this challenging role will have excellent administration, ICT and communication skills, a flexible and adaptable approach to meet changing priorities, and the ability to exercise initiative. A mature approach and a commitment to working with young people are required as well as the ability to work calmly under pressure.
The post holder provides comprehensive administrative secretarial and clerical support to the Headteacher as well as effective liaison with and support for school governors, this includes acting as Clerk to the Governing Body.
Regent High School is an 11-19 mixed comprehensive school with an inspiring and dynamic curriculum that challenges all students to realise their full potential and equips them with the skills required for success in the competitive 21st century. In November 2012, Ofsted rated us as a Good school where ‘all staff share the headteacher’s and governors’ relentless drive to raise the achievement of students.’ The school prides itself on the extensive array of opportunities it offers students and staff, through the school’s established business, commercial and creative partnerships, ranging from careers projects with British Land, to the successful mentoring programme with The Rothschild Group and film-making projects with the British Library. Located in Camden, in the heart of Central London, we are only minutes’ walk away from the transport hubs of Kings Cross St Pancras and Euston stations and are within easy reach of the West End.
For further information about the post, informal visits to the school and an application pack, please visit our website at www.regenthighschool.org.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Regent High School
Location and surroundings
Regent High School is located in vibrant Camden, minutes from both Euston and St Pancras International Stations, giving easy access to the whole of London’s cultural and leisure opportunities. The school’s state-of-the art building opened in 2014 and offers an inspiring working environment. Regent High School became the first school to be a member of the King’s Cross Knowledge Quarter, and is currently the only secondary school member. We work closely with a number of Knowledge Quarter partners, including the British Library, Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, University of the Arts London, The Francis Crick Institute, the Wellcome Trust and others to provide additional opportunities for students, staff and parents/carers.
Parking
Driving to Regent High School is discouraged. We are served by excellent transport links. Parking around the school is limited and can be expensive. Very limited on-site parking is available by prior arrangement for applicants with a specific need.
Transport links
Regent High School is a short walk from the mainline train and Underground stations at Euston, St Pancras International and King's Cross. Additionally, the London Underground station at Mornington Crescent is a few minutes' walk from the school. A number of buses stop close to the school: the 46 and 214 on Crowndale and Pancras Roads; the 168 and 253 on Eversholt Street, and the 10, 30, 59, 73, 91, 205, 390, 476 stop outside the British Library or St Pancras International Station on Euston Road. The Transport for London (TfL) website provides more information about travelling around London and a Journey Planner tool.
Overall environment
Regent High School is an 11-19 co-educational comprehensive school, based in the heart of London, committed to developing confident individuals ready for success in the 21st century. Our £25 million, RIBA Award-winning building provides a world-class learning environment, rich in facilities and resources, granting unrivalled opportunities to our aspirational students and providing an excellent environment for staff. We provide our students with an exceptional education, taught by talented, enthusiastic and motivated teaching staff. Our challenging and stimulating lessons are designed to ensure all students achieve and exceed their full potential, while our rich extra-curricular opportunities encourage students to develop their leadership skills, resilience and initiative.
Our thriving Sixth Form sees a significant number of students progressing each year on to higher education, with many gaining places at Russell Group universities. As part of our passion for developing confident and ambitious leaders, we provide all students with the support and guidance they need to become determined and assertive young adults, ready for successful future careers. True to our values as a pioneering and innovative school, we provide opportunities for our students to mentor their younger peers, become Student Leaders, gain election to the School Council, and undertake regular enriching trips and visits, often organised with our network of partners from primary schools, leading businesses, cultural organisations, higher education institutions and the local community. We are constantly aiming to expand these partnerships further, increasing the variety of enrichment on offer for our students and truly positioning ourselves at the heart of the local area and beyond.
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