Assistant Head - London, United Kingdom - Inspired

Inspired

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations.

They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations.

We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Fulham Prep is part of Fulham School; an independent, co-educational school for children from Reception upwards. Co-education and celebrating diverse abilities across academic, creative and sporting pursuits are at the heart of all we do.

Our campuses are located in the heart of Fulham and well connected to public transport routes.

We offer a broad education where diverse abilities are recognised, celebrated and given fullest expression; this has been at the core of our ethos since the School was founded.

Our curriculum encourages the development of creative, problem-solving individuals with tenacity, kindness and secure self-worth; Fulham has always set out to bring out the best in every pupil and we are committed to continuing this unusually nurturing culture.

We have high expectations at Fulham and this, in turn, encourages our pupils to be involved and inquisitive and to show ambition both in and out of the classroom; this type of confidence, social awareness and open approach to life-long learning is needed to succeed not just in their next academic steps, but in a fast-changing and increasingly challenging world.

The same ambition holds true for our staff team.

Being a part of the Inspired network of 100+ schools means that there are always colleagues and connections on hand for advice, inspiration and collaboration.

Teachers are expected to play a full role in the pastoral and extracurricular life of the school.

We are looking for a committed, passionate and enthusiastic Assistant Head to join the school in September 2024. The role will be based at the Prep site.

We are developing our facilities and curriculum, so there is a real opportunity to play a role in how our provision takes shape.

Fulham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check, reference checks from previous employers and, where applicable, Barred List and Prohibition checks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Role Purpose

The Assistant Head (Academic) will be a member of the teaching staff at Fulham Prep School and will hold responsibility for the coordination of the planning, delivery, monitoring and review of the school's curriculum in conjunction with the Head and the Senior Management Team (SMT).
The Assistant Head (Academic) will report to and be responsible to the Head and the Deputy Head.
The role will form part of the Senior Management team.
To maintain clear and regular communication with the Head and SMT.
The role will entitle the post holder to additional noncontact time appropriate to the duties below:

Responsibilities

To be responsible to the Head and Deputy Head for the academic side of the school and maintain clear and regular communication with regards to all aspects of curriculum, monitoring and assessment within the school.
To write, implement and oversee all aspects of school policy as it relates to the curriculum monitoring and assessment in conjunction with SMT.
To chair Head of Faculty meetings at the start of each term and, on other occasions, when necessary and minute any meetings.
To oversee any changes made to the whole school curriculum, in conjunction with SMT.
To leads the whole school monitoring, reporting and assessment cycles.
To guide and support the Heads of Faculty and teachers in the development of the curriculum, monitoring and assessment Assist the Head in the running and management of the future schools process including 11+, common entrance and occasional places
To liaise with all Heads of Faculty to ensure maximum opportunities for crosscurricular implementation.
To ensure that differentiation is included in lesson plans and takes place in each year group.
To ensure