Lower School Manager and Year 4 Teacher
Falcons Prep Richmond
Richmond
- Expired
- Salary:
- In line with teh Alpha Plus pay scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 16 February 2018
Job overview
The Role
This post requires an educationalist with leadership skills who is clear-sighted and a person of integrity. S/he must have a good level of technical skills and experience using SIMS. It is a significant role in Falcons’ strong and committed community and is line managed by the Head and the SMT with whom s/he works closely and professionally. An excellent educational understanding of key issues and organisational abilities, efficiency, humour and energy are a requirements of the position.
The Lower School Manager must be experienced, computer literate, understand school protocols and policies, and willing to make a full contribution to school life. S/he must have a good working knowledge of child protection issues and safeguarding and undertake the appropriate training as s/he will liaise with the Designated Safeguarding Lead on related and highly confidential matters. S/he must at all times be friendly, approachable, discrete and supportive.
It is a pivotal academic role which requires excellent communication skills and a high level of commitment and enthusiasm.
The School
Falcons Preparatory School is an independent day school for boys from 7-13 years based in Richmond upon Thames, west London. Since opening in 2008 the School has quickly grown to 170 pupils. The School combines a rigorous academic education with an emphasis on developing confident, assured boys who experience a diverse, challenging curriculum and a supportive pastoral care programme.
Our school bus service covers Hammersmith, Turnham Green, Chiswick, Ealing and is located close to Richmond train station and excellent bus services. A St Margaret’s, Twickenham and Isleworth bus service is planned in the near future. The School has a strong presence in the local community holding weekly assemblies at St John the Divine and our Speech Day at Richmond Theatre.
Throughout the year, the school has the use of Westminster Playing Fields, Richmond Athletic Ground, where we also have a flourishing partnership with London Scottish Rugby Club and Richmond Cricket Club, which again is walking distance from the school as is the swimming pool.
The school is a vibrant community where boys are encouraged, nurtured and motivated at every turn by a talented and committed staff. There are many opportunities for boys to grow academically; on the sports field; artistically; on stage; and to take leadership responsibilities in many different areas providing them with a broad educational experience.
Safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Equal Opportunities
We 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.
Apply
Please submit applications through the Alpha Plus careers portal:
https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/alphaplusgroup/vms/e/careers/positions/bfSGI14R5a4y22e6dIrpOI
Closing date: 16th Febraury 2018
Attached documents
About Falcons Prep Richmond
Falcons Prep Richmond is part of the Alpha Plus Group which owns 15 independent schools in London and 5 schools outside of the capital.
https://www.falconsprep.co.uk/
Falcons Prep – Richmond has the capacity to educate 200 boys from ages 4 – 13. The school, which is set the leafy Richmond on the edge of Old Deer Park , combines a warm and nurturing environment with excellent resources, a commitment to teamwork and the professional development of staff. We ensure that every boy at Falcons has a happy and fulfilling experience whilst at school. Above all, we encourage academic endeavour and that each boy strives, gives of his best, and achieves his goals. We place equal importance on his social, moral and cultural growth. At all times the boys are expected to uphold the ethos of the school in a positive manner and are proud ambassadors; not only on campus but when representing Falcons at outside events, activities and fixtures. We foster a desire to learn by offering a curriculum that has breadth, balance and challenge.
At Falcons we maintain high expectations and place a strong emphasis on acknowledging the positive ways in which the boys conduct themselves and interact with others. Trust, honesty, good manners, a hardworking attitude and respect for the environment and above all, each other, are intrinsic in all that we teach. We place great emphasis on the strength of our community and the boys being considerate, courteous and tolerant of the needs of others. We are a progressive and vibrant school that focuses on raising the aspirations and releasing the potential of every young person in our care. In this environment they have the opportunity to grow academically, on the sports field, artistically, on stage, and to take leadership responsibilities in many different areas. Life at Falcons Prep - Richmond is a unique experience.
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