School Secretary
Knightsbridge School
Kensington and Chelsea
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £35,000pa
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- March 2021
- Apply by:
- 11 February 2021
Job overview
School Secretary
Required for March 2021
Knightsbridge School has a wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic, personable, highly organised school secretary to join its busy admin team. In this role you will work at the very heart of the school and play a key part in ensuring that day to day life at the school runs smoothly. The successful candidate will be able to multi task, have a great eye for detail and take great pride in making the school a happy place for our little learners. Although an educational background is desired this is not compulsory.
Educating 420 children from 3 – 14, Knightsbridge School is a school with a difference. We take full advantage of our city location whilst also creating a warm and nurturing environment in which to support and guide our pupils as they flourish. For more information about our wonderful school, please look at our website www.knightsbridgeschool.com
To express your interest, please submit your CV and a supporting statement in the first instance to Rosie Binns at HR@knightsbridgeschool.com. Completion of our application form will be required prior to interview.
Knightsbridge School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks and other relevant employment checks.
Closing date for Applications: Candidates will be interviewed as we receive applications
Attached documents
About Knightsbridge School
Knightsbridge School is an independent, mainstream, mixed preparatory school for children aged three to thirteen. Located in central London, it has approximately 398 students.
Knightsbridge School opened in September 2006, housed in two mansions, and has since redone much of its décor. There are now well-equipped classrooms, a science laboratory, an ICT suite, an in-house catered dining hall, a performing arts studio, music rooms, a library and an art studio.
Principal
Magoo Giles
Headteacher
Shona Colaco
Vision and values
The preparatory school aims to establish a love of learning in each student by creating a positive and stimulating environment. Teachers strive to provide a holistic, balanced and varied curriculum so each pupil can reach their full academic potential. The values they promote are: mutual respect, independent thinking, positive attitudes and participation.
Knightsbridge School concentrates on classical education, with an emphasis on literacy and reasoning, as well as encouraging children to take part in extra-curricular activities. It offers an extensive programme, from judo and fencing to ballet and cookery. A modern language, either Italian, Spanish, Mandarin or Greek, must also be taken alongside French lessons.
ISI report
“Knightsbridge School is highly successful in meeting all of its aims. The achievements of its pupils, including those of children in the EYFS, are excellent. Pupils of all abilities, including those with SEND or EAL and the more able, make rapid progress. Many older pupils are successful in gaining entry to highly selective senior schools.”
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