Academic Lead (Reception)

Location:

London, ENG, GB

Date: 10 Mar 2025

Application closing date: Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 27 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 13,000 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:

Wetherby School is a thriving and highly successful non-selective, independent school in Notting Hill for boys aged 4 to 8. The school is heavily oversubscribed and extremely successful in securing pupils’ entry into the preparatory school of their choice.

Wetherby provides an environment that promotes educational excellence and tradition through a forward-thinking, holistic curriculum, which meets the needs of individual pupils. With our individualised learning strategies, each boy learns to challenge himself, pursue high standards, and seek accomplishment in all he does so that his talents shine through.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Academic Lead to play a key role in shaping the learning experience for our Reception pupils. Working closely with the Head of Reception, Headmaster, and Senior Management Team (SMT), this role ensures excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment across the Reception year group. You will lead planning meetings, drive curriculum development, oversee assessments, and mentor staff to maintain the highest educational standards. As a key figure in the leadership team, you will also deputise for the Head of Reception, contribute to strategic decision-making, and enhance the overall Reception learning environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure consistency of teaching and learning across the four classes along with the Assistant Head (Academic).
Prepare, implement and review the policy documentation pertinent to the Reception year group.
In conjunction with the head of Reception and Assistant Head (Academic), ensure that the systems in place for assessment and their implementation have a direct impact on raising standards in the classroom.
Lead weekly Reception planning meetings.
Ensure that assessments are carried out correctly within the given timeframe and recorded correctly (PIPs, phonics etc).
Demonstrate good practice in Reception and support all staff who teach or provide teaching support within these year groups, including coordinating INSET and other professional development opportunities.
Develop new ideas / strategies for Reception
Relay any Reception staffing / parental / other pertinent issues to the Senior Management Team.
Manage the Reception indoor area (including updating notice boards, resources and book cupboards).
To be aware of, and to work with the ICT Leader to inform all teachers of ICT developments and resources in relation to Reception and to regularly update the school website.
Deputise for the Head of reception in his absence

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

Have knowledge of the Reception curriculum
Have previous management experience
Be an excellent and innovative classroom practitioner
Have energy and commitment for the post and the ability to work in harmony with colleagues
Have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with a high level of IT literacy
Have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
Be able to plan, monitor, evaluate, audit and review proactively
Be able to manage and lead change successfully

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

School Application Form

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Full JD - Academic Lead

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