Literacy Specialist
Knightsbridge School
Kensington and Chelsea
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- January 2015
- Apply by:
- 31 October 2014
Job overview
Knightsbridge School is a pre-preparatory and preparatory school, educating 370 boys and girls ages 3 - 13, with a unique sense of vision centred on the KS Code.
To cover two part-time maternity leaves, the school has a need for additional support with literacy to run the school's literacy programme, ReadWrite Inc and its reading intervention programme, ECaR. The post may be offered as one full time positon or two part-time roles.
Applicants must be trained and experienced teachers with a literacy specialism and a working knowledge of at least one of the school's chosen programmes.
For an application pack and further details please see the school website site www.knightsbridgeschool.com or contact Emily Bruce-Watt (PA to the Leadership Team) at HR@knightsbridgeschool.com or 020 7590 9000.
Closing date for Applications: 31 October 2014
Interview for shortlisted candidates: 12 November 2014
Knightsbridge School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks and other relevant employment checks.
About Knightsbridge School
Knightsbridge School is an independent, mainstream, mixed preparatory school for children aged three to thirteen. Located in central London, it has approximately 398 students.
Knightsbridge School opened in September 2006, housed in two mansions, and has since redone much of its décor. There are now well-equipped classrooms, a science laboratory, an ICT suite, an in-house catered dining hall, a performing arts studio, music rooms, a library and an art studio.
Principal
Magoo Giles
Headteacher
Shona Colaco
Vision and values
The preparatory school aims to establish a love of learning in each student by creating a positive and stimulating environment. Teachers strive to provide a holistic, balanced and varied curriculum so each pupil can reach their full academic potential. The values they promote are: mutual respect, independent thinking, positive attitudes and participation.
Knightsbridge School concentrates on classical education, with an emphasis on literacy and reasoning, as well as encouraging children to take part in extra-curricular activities. It offers an extensive programme, from judo and fencing to ballet and cookery. A modern language, either Italian, Spanish, Mandarin or Greek, must also be taken alongside French lessons.
ISI report
“Knightsbridge School is highly successful in meeting all of its aims. The achievements of its pupils, including those of children in the EYFS, are excellent. Pupils of all abilities, including those with SEND or EAL and the more able, make rapid progress. Many older pupils are successful in gaining entry to highly selective senior schools.”
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