Assistant Head Admissions and Senior Schools (Maternity Cover)

Location:

London, ENG, GB

Date: 15 Oct 2024

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 119 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 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:

The post holder will be a part-time Maternity cover member of staff at Wetherby Preparatory School, working 4 days a week assisting with general support for pupils, teachers, and the school. The below serves as a guide but is not exhaustive; all professional staff are expected to undertake other duties and projects as may be reasonably required by the Head in accordance with the grade of the post.

Inspired and Wetherby Preparatory School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within Inspired schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation. All members of staff must have an enhanced DBS and prohibition order clearance and pre-appointment safeguarding checks will be undertaken before any candidate is confirmed in post. Staff will be aware of and follow the safeguarding, Prevent Duty, anti-bullying and behaviour and discipline policies of the school, and partake in training on safeguarding, prevent duty and personal welfare.

The Assistant Head of Senior Schools will be a member of the Senior Management Team at Wetherby Preparatory School. The person will report to and be responsible to the Head.

Wetherby Preparatory School are looking to appoint a Head Admissions and Senior School from November 2024!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To conduct all parent meetings regarding future school applications and choices / preparation for specific future schools’ assessments with the Head where appropriate
To keep the ever-changing exit list for Years 6, 7 and 8 up to date
To work alongside the Head to promote boys from waiting lists
To write the Senior School references for all boys leaving at 11+ and 13+ (iCAS)
To liaise with the Learning Enrichment department to provide information about access arrangements and SEN needs for the Senior Schools’ References
To oversee the future schools interview preparation programme (alongside Oppidan)
To oversee academic scholarship class selection, application process and preparation (alongside DH Academic)
To Oversee identification of co-curricular scholars and scholarship applications
To organise the Guide to Senior Schools Evening and implementing Future Schools Fair
To Visit senior schools to continue to build our network and further develop our understanding of the ethos and character of the schools which we recommend to our boys and parents

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Qualifications 

Essential:

Honours degree in a relevant subject 
Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience

Essential:

Experience of leadership at either a middle or senior level within a prep or primary setting 
Experience of mentoring or supporting colleagues 
Experience of observing and evaluating the quality of assessment, learning and teaching

Skills

Essential:

Sophisticated abilities in gathering, understanding, analysing and making excellent use of data in relation to the science of learning (cognitive science)
Ability to use and analyse standardised and summative data to raise attainment and drive progress for all learners
A highly effective oral communicator, both one-to-one and to large audiences 
Strong organisational and management skills
An ability to contribute both strategically as well as tactically in a school setting 
An excellent classroom practitioner able to lead by example

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

Inspired UK Application Form (Teaching) 2024- 25

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