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Learning Resources Manager

Learning Resources Manager

Kew House School

Hounslow

Salary:
The school operates its own pay scales and will offer salary commensurate with experience and the nature of this role, circa £20,000 - 25,000
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
Required from September 2017
Apply by:
23 April 2017

Job overview

Full time, Maternity Cover, 2 terms in the first instance.

The Directors of the Gardener Schools Group have established Kew House School in the conviction that there exists an opportunity for a different kind of independent secondary school in London - academically demanding but with a modern approach to selection criteria, the flexibility of the curriculum and recognition of creativity and talent.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic graduate Learning Resources Manager to cover maternity leave of the current post holder.

Key Requirements:

· A good degree in an appropriate subject.

· Demonstrate the management capabilities required to develop a learning resource facility, purchasing books and resources in line with the school’s needs.

· Ability to host and manage students in small groups during school hours and during break, lunch and after school to ensure an atmosphere conducive to learning is maintained.

· Ability to work with small groups assisting with tasks set by academic staff.

· Excellent ICT skills are essential and the ability to support student learning through use of the VLE.  

· Offer extra support through clinics, research guidance and revision classes.

· Willingness to participate in the wider co-curricular life of the school.

· To contribute to the half termly publication of our newsletter

· To assist from time to time with reception and after school functions and events.

The school is committed to staff development and the position will provide a good springboard for further promotion within the school and beyond. All staff will be encouraged to attend INSET courses and will be provided with ample professional development opportunities.

To apply, please submit a completed Support Staff Application form together with supporting letter of application and details of two referees. One referee should be from your current or most recent employer. References will be taken prior to interview. You must provide original documents as proof of identity at interview.

Completed applications should be emailed to info@kewhouseschool.com or posted to Mr Mark Hudson, Headmaster, Kew House School, 6 Capital Interchange Way, London, TW8 0EX.

Closing date: Midday on Monday 24 April 2017.

Suitable applicants will be contacted by email and invited to attend an interview by arrangement.

All appointments are made in accordance with our equal opportunities policy and applicants should let us know of any special needs they may have. 

Kew House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and questions will be asked at interview to assess suitability of candidates to work with our children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory criminal record (DBS) check. 

About Kew House School

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  • Kew House School
  • 6 Capital Interchange Way, Brentford
  • Middlesex
  • TW8 0EX
  • United Kingdom
+44 20 8742 2038

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Kew House School is a co-educational independent senior school for students aged 11-18 years in West London, near to Kew and Chiswick. The school opened its doors for the first time in September 2013 with 63 students and now has over 550 on roll. It is the sister school to Maida Vale School, Ravenscourt Park and Kew Green Preparatory Schools and is owned by The Gardener Schools Group Ltd, a family company founded by Maria and Edward Gardener.  

Kew House School takes a modern and pioneering approach to every aspect of school life. The key characteristics upon which the school was founded are: 

Ethos and aims

Individualised attention both pastorally and educationally for all students. KHS benefits from having a smaller student roll than many independent senior schools and provides the flexibility needed to enable students to fulfill their potential. 

Selection criteria

We seek inquisitive, intelligent students displaying a recognisable talent. Although we use entrance testing, greater emphasis is placed on interview, and feeder school reports. We select each year group as a whole cohort seeking a balanced mix of aptitudes and personal attributes. 

Ethos

We recognise and enhance the individual abilities of each child, welcome students with varying academic profiles and place emphasis on confidence, self-esteem and creativity.  We believe this approach will produce excellent academic results. We operate a true “open door” policy welcoming parents and members of the wider community. The school has developed the feeling of a family and social hub giving emotional support and security to all students and employees, achievable due to its size. 

The curriculum

We pursue excellence in all areas whether examinable or not. Our aim is to provide a rich and broad education to all students whatever their specialism. While we aim to achieve the highest academic results for each pupil we do not serve as an examination “factory”.  Our “Individuals in Society” (IS) course focuses on personal development, emotionally, practically, and intellectually, throughout each student’s life at the school via regular, time-tabled sessions and extensions of the school day. 

Community involvement

The school is outward looking taking full advantage of the wide variety of cultural, scientific and business organisations in London as a resource for academic and non-academic learning as well as fostering opportunities for service to the local community. Visitors regularly hold seminars and workshops at the school. 

Modern and Pioneering Approach 

The school takes a fresh approach to all areas of school life and will not be bound by current conventions and practice. Whilst retaining the core traditional values in place at our preparatory schools, we have made bold decisions about curriculum, timetabling, the length and shape of the school day and term, aligning the school with the lives of students and parents.  The school operates as an educational and social centre for students in the evenings, at weekends and during school holidays when core, extension or one-off learning courses will operate and social events take place. 

Creativity and excellence

The school exists to foster individual and group creativity in all areas and to allow talent to bloom. We encourage individuality of thought and self-motivation in all areas of study and exploration.

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