Operations Manager and Administrator
Francis Holland Preparatory School
Kensington and Chelsea
- New
- Salary:
- £40,600 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 20 January 2025
Job overview
As Operations Manager and Administrator, some of your key responsibilities will include calendar management, EVOLVE system management for educational visits and trips, co-curricular management, general administrative duties, visitor management and reception duties, communications and data management.
Francis Holland Preparatory School educates girls from 4-11 located in Chelsea. The iconic new building on Manresa Road offers a wealth of impressive facilities providing the opportunity to grow the School to two form entry with up to 280 girls by September 2026. The increase in pupil numbers will allow us to offer our excellent academic and pastoral, to more girls as well as offer more options in sport, music and other co-curricular activities.
Francis Holland Preparatory School is known for its nurturing and friendly environment, and we will continue to deliver support and individual attention to all pupils offering them the very best platform for entry into their chosen senior schools, including Francis Holland’s Senior School at Sloane Square. We have a warm and vibrant community that reflects the rich multicultural nature of this part of London.
Moreover, Francis Holland Schools Trust is an educational charity, founded by Canon Francis Holland in 1878, educating over 1,300 girls and employing over 350 staff. The Trust manages two Senior independent day schools for girls across London; Francis Holland, Sloane Square and Francis Holland, Regent’s Park, both educating girls from 11-18, in addition to our current Junior School.
The School has several energetic partnerships, including a link school in Tanzania. Academic standards are consistently high, placing it amongst the most successful schools in the UK. The staffing ratio is generous, and the School has its own attractive salary scale.
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 10:00am on 20th January 2025.
About Francis Holland Preparatory School
- Francis Holland Preparatory School
- 15 Manresa Road, Chelsea, London
- SW3 6NB
- United Kingdom
Francis Holland Preparatory School is a leading, two-form entry London Prep School for girls aged 4-11. Founded by Canon Francis Holland, a visionary in philanthropy and education, the school is part of Francis Holland Schools Trust with sister senior schools, Francis Holland, Sloane Square (founded in 1881), and Francis Holland, Regent’s Park (founded in 1878).
The Prep moved to its current site, a 20,000 sq ft Grade II listed Victorian building on Manresa Road, just off the King’s Road, in September 2024. The building, which dates back to 1890, combines heritage with modern learning spaces. The wealth of impressive facilities includes the old Chelsea library, a spacious School Hall with staging, a specialist STEAM facility and an extensive outdoor play area.
Head
Mrs Suzy Dixon, MA King's, BA Leeds
Vison and Values
Francis Holland Prep provides a warm environment where pupils thrive on exciting, rigorous and ambitious learning from inspiring teachers. A focus on the 7 Cs of curiosity, creativity, collaboration, communication, confidence, commitment and craftsmanship makes lessons fun and engaging, encouraging pupils to develop a lifelong love of learning.
The School offers a broad and balanced curriculum; resulting in a holistic education where academic excellence is complemented by a wealth of sporting, dramatic, musical and artistic opportunities. However, what really sets Francis Holland Prep apart is outstanding pastoral care and a strong sense of community which ensure that every child feels known, loved and therefore freed to achieve extraordinary things. All pupils are supported throughout their time at Francis Holland Prep by a comprehensive programme of wellbeing which builds resilience, confidence and character.
The Prep is a unique community that fosters an awareness of the needs of others and a desire to make a difference. This emphasis on what you can give rather than what you get results in an environment full of kindness, compassion, and a palpable warmth that all visitors comment on. Girls are encouraged to be brave and have a go, no matter how great the challenges before them. They learn to debate with gusto, reflect on the world around them with empathy, solve problems creatively, and appreciate the bigger picture.
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