Junior School Assistant - 2 Terms
Highgate School
Haringey
- £12,500 pro rata
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 9 September 2024
Job overview
Highgate School believes that recently graduated students, or post-A Level students having a gap between going into higher education, can make a valuable contribution to the running of the Junior School whilst at the same time benefiting in terms of their personal development from the opportunities the experience will offer. The School seeks bright, enthusiastic, energetic and flexible young people who are prepared to take advantage of the opportunity to work in a leading London independent day School. The School aims to offer a balance between day-to-day tasks and working with children alongside experienced teachers.
The role is particularly suited to those applicants interested in pursuing a career in teaching as it provides an opportunity to gain experience of working with children, working with teachers and TAs, and other stakeholders within a school environment. Post-holders will gain a thorough insight into the workings of a busy Junior School and the importance and responsibilities of different roles within a school.
The Junior Support Assistants will be managed on a day to day basis by the Assistant Principal Operations of the Junior School who is responsible for organising and monitoring their weekly timetable.
The duties and responsibilities the postholder is likely to perform are set out below. However, this list is not exhaustive and a flexible “can-do” attitude is therefore essential.
Please see our website for further details - Junior School Assistant
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About Highgate School
Established in 1565, Highgate is now one of the UK’s leading co-educational independent schools, with around 1,700 pupils aged 3-18.
Academic excellence
Academic standards at Highgate remain high, as our most recent exam results demonstrate. In 2023 over 50% of all our GCSE entries were graded 9, and 78.9% were 9 or 8. Within our Sixth Form, in 2023, 46.5% of all our exam entries were awarded an A* at A level (or Pre-U equivalent) and 82.8% were A* or A. In 2023, 30 pupils matriculated at either Cambridge or Oxford colleges, whilst others took up places at prestigious Art, Architecture and Medical schools. Every year, the vast majority of our leavers enter Russell Group universities or other elite Higher Education establishments, including in the US and Canada.
Beyond the classroom
Alongside their studies, Highgate pupils are offered a wide range of co-curricular activities which enhance both their childhood experience and their future aspirations. We are also exceptionally fortunate when it comes to sport with extensive facilities, excellent staff and a wide range of activities available.
At Highgate, we encourage social responsibility through our charity work, both locally and further afield. For example, we are the principal education sponsor for the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham and support Great Lakes High School in Uganda.
Location
Our School is situated in one of the most attractive and popular areas of North London, a short distance from central London and adjacent to Hampstead Heath. We endeavour to be a sustainable school and are well served by good public transport links.
Management
Our Head, Mr Adam Pettitt, leads our Senior School and is also responsible for the overall direction of our Pre-Preparatory and Junior Schools.
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