Junior School Assistant

Junior School AssistantCandidate Brief2Thank you for considering the role of Junior SchoolAssistant at Glendower Preparatory School. AtGlendower we honour a legacy of bold, forward-thinkingeducation, rooted in an unwavering commitment toacademic excellence for girls. Founded on the principlesof intellectual ambition and opportunity, our schoolcontinues to thrive as a dynamic and progressiveenvironment where scholarship, curiosity, and innovationare at the heart of all we do.Glendower is a vibrant and ambitious place to work,where high standards go hand in hand with a strongsense of camaraderie and professional growth. Weinvest in our staff through high-quality developmentopportunities, a collaborative culture, and acommitment to staying at the forefront of academicinnovation. If you are ready to contribute to the futureof learning at one of London’s leading independentgirls’ schools, we would love to hear from you.Claire BoydHead of Glendower Prep SchoolWelcome from the Head3Glendower Preparatory School is a leading independent day school for girls aged 3 to 11,located in the heart of South Kensington. In an ambitious and individualised environment,Glendower enables each girl to achieve their personal best and become confident andresilient young women. The School’s 2024 ISI inspection report referred to the wide rangeof extra-curricular activities that ‘enhance the holistic development of pupils,complementing their academic growth’ and to the School’s leadership fostering ‘a cultureof good progress and well-being, preparing pupils to become global citizens’.Glendower has been educating girls for 130 years and is renowned for its outstandingacademic environment, where independent learning is facilitated through high-qualityteaching. Girls are given every encouragement to expand their knowledge and experiencethrough a huge variety of opportunities, offered both inside and outside of the classroom bycommitted and talented staff. The School comprises the Early Years (Nursery and Reception), Pre-Prep (Years 1 and 2)and the Prep School (Years 3 to 6), with a total of 300 pupils currently on the roll and anaverage class size of between 18 and 20 girls per class. The School is selective at 4+entry. Glendower prepares girls for some of the most successful day and boarding schoolsin the UK and beyond. Example include: City of London School for Girls, Francis HollandRegent’s Park, Francis Holland Sloane Square, Godolphin and Latymer, Highgate School,James Allen’s Girls’ School, Latymer Upper School, North London Collegiate School,Putney High School, Queen’s College, St Paul’s Girls’ School and Wycombe Abbey.The School4The 6 Rs:Responsibility Resilience Readiness Resourcefulness Reflectiveness RelationshipsOur Aims and EthosThe School’s aims are:To encourage socially-aware, inclusive and responsible citizensTo inspire our girls to be autonomous and resourceful learnersTo promote reflective learning and intellectual curiosityTo develop courage, perseverance, and resilienceTo foster positive and kind relationshipsTo prioritise an ethos of responsibility for learning and actionsTo offer a broad and intellectually stimulating curriculum includingsport, art, music, drama, and STEMTo spark freedom of choice and thought so that the girls go on tobecome gamechangers.At the heart of Glendower’s educational philosophy and curriculum isa commitment to developing curiosity, confidence and creativity.Through an evidence based, research-informed approach toteaching and learning, and with deeply committed teaching staff, girlsare supported and encouraged to reach their personal best.Glendower believes that a love of learning is for life and aims todeliver a vibrant curriculum that develops knowledge, understanding,creative and critical thinking skills. Curriculum areas support thedevelopment of happy, healthy and well-balanced girls and theGlendower Learning Habits, ‘The Six Rs’, help prepare girls for lifebeyond the School  - all staff are expected to uphold these habits.5Early Years and NurseryThe Little Glendower Nursery, which launched in September 2022, offers the perfect setting for the girls’introduction to a Glendower education. The Nursery has been carefully designed to help foster and nurturecreative thinking and curiosity in each child, and to inspire learning in a fun and safe environment. Entry fromNursery into Reception is not automatic, and all girls sit the 4+ entry assessment.As girls join Reception, the School continues to instil a love of learning and a sense of enthusiasm. Teachers andteaching assistants work together to deliver a structured Early Years curriculum that provides a fluid transition fromthe Nursery. The girls enjoy subject specialist teaching from an early age, with Music, French, PE, Computing andDrama all taught by specialist staff.Pre-PrepTeaching in Years 1 and 2 continues to focus on the individual needs of every pupil, inspiring them to succeedacross a wide range of enjoyable and stimulating learning experiences that cover the full breadth of the curriculum.Most classes are taught by form teachers, each supported by a teaching assistant. The core curriculum includesEnglish, Maths, Science, Art and Design, Humanities and RE and PSHEE/RSE. Specialist teaching continues forMusic, French, Mandarin, Games, Computing and Drama, with Dance, Gymnastics and Swimming also introducedPrep SchoolPrep School starts in Year 3, where girls build on the strong foundations laid in the Pre-Prep. Pupils benefit froman increase in subject specialist teaching throughout Prep School and, by Year 4, all subjects are taught by subjectspecialists. Latin and Spanish classes are introduced in Year 6. The curriculum is further enriched by visitingspeakers, workshops and subject focus days, which bring learning to life.Whilst girls are thoroughly prepared for the 11+ process, the approach to teaching and learning crucially aims todevelop the wider skills needed to prepare the girls for their senior schooling.6- Click to Find Us -Location and FacilitiesGlendower is situated in the heart ofSouth Kensington, close to themuseums and well served by transportlinks. The location also enables theSchool to take full advantage of thetheatres, galleries, parks and otheramenities of central London. TheSchool occupies seven floors over twoadjacent Victorian properties at 86 and87 Queen’s Gate, on a large cornerplot facing Stanhope Gardens.Glendower operates in a highlycompetitive market and has excellentfacilities to maintain its status as aleading independent girls’ prep school.Facilities include a library, specialistrooms for all subjects, includingdedicated Science, Art, Humanities,and ICT rooms, a Music room andpractice suites. The School utilisesnearby green spaces andneighbouring institutions for a range ofactivities, including Hyde Park andBattersea Park for sport.7The RoleWe are seeking an enthusiastic anddedicated Junior School Assistant to join ourvibrant and high-achieving school. The successful candidate will supportteachers and school staff with dailyactivities, helping with classroom tasks,supervising students, assisting withextracurricular activities such as sports orclubs, and contributing to the generalrunning of the school. The role provides practical experience ineducation, administration and school lifewhile offering vital support to other staff.8Assisting the teacher(s) in charge of pupils within the age range of 3 – 11. This willinclude:Listening to pupils readWorking with small groups or one
to-one as directed by the teacherAccompanying and supervising pupils on the coaches to and from PE sessions/off-siteSetting up and clearing the hall for gym lessonsAccompanying off-site tripsMounting and displaying pupils’ workPhotocopying, filing and laminating workProviding support for before and after-school clubsSupervision at playtimes, before and after schoolSchool lunch organisation and supervisionAttending staff meetingsAssisting at school fixturesAssisting support staff with administrative tasks and front office coverSupervision of PE changingAttending INSET courses (both individual and as a whole school)Completing other tasks as directed by the Headmistress, SLT and class teacher Specific Responsibilities10The successful graduate must:Be flexible, punctual and reliableHave strong communication skills and agood standard of written and spokenEnglishBe able to follow instructionsHave sound common sense and the abilityto use their initiativeBe comfortable and enthusiastic aboutworking with childrenConduct themselves with professionalismand act as a positive role modelBe empathetic and patientPerson Specification13Contract & SalaryContract: Full-time, fixed term, term time & INSET daysSalary will be competitive and commensurate with experience andqualification. Glendower offers a supportive working environment anda range of benefits, including a Golden Ticket Day, Cycle to WorkScheme, complimentary lunch and refreshments during term time anda competitive defined contribution pension scheme. How to ApplyPlease submit an application form and covering letter outlining yoursuitability for the role to Yolanda Noval at novaly@glendowerprep.org Successful candidates will be contacted to attend an interview withmembers of the Senior Leadership Team. Dates will be confirmed asappropriate. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, orhave any specific questions, please email the above email address. Glendower Prep School is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subjectto enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. Glendower is an equal opportunities employer.