Francis Holland School, Regent's Park

The School Francis Holland Regent's Park is regarded as one of London's most academically selective girls' independent day schools. The school is situated next to Regent's Park and has a reputation for its friendly, cohesive atmosphere. The school offers a plethora of co-curriculum activities, more than seventy clubs and societies are available every week: before school, at lunchtimes and after school. Music, drama and sport are particularly strong. Community voluntary work and charitable activities are enthusiastically supported by staff and pupils. The Role We are currently seeking a motivated PE Assistant to join our PE Department and contribute to our commitment to excellence in education. This is an exciting and varied role within the dynamic, warm, and forward-thinking environment of Francis Holland Regent's Park. The position is fixed for two terms from January - July 2026. The Department The Physical Education Department comprises of the Director of Sport, a Second in Department, three full-time staff, two other members of the school who have higher responsibilities and one PE Assistant. Given the school's prestigious central location, the PE Department makes use of the tennis, netball, football and cricket facilities in Regent's Park which is located opposite the school. Our athletics and cross-country teams also use this facility. The school has its unique underground swimming pool, which has led the foundation for our successful swimming team. Hockey is taught off-site at Paddington Recreation Ground, where the girls can use these first-class facilities with the backdrop of London. The Department runs an extensive extra-curricular programme, which the successful candidate will be expected to deliver to an excellent level. Teams are trained in hockey, netball, football, cricket, athletics, tennis, swimming, gymnastics and cross country from U12 to U18. Fixtures take place after school and some occasional weekends. Daily training sessions take place before and after school and at lunchtimes. For further information and to apply, please visit our website. Closing date: 8.00am on 2nd November 2025. Interview date: w/c 3rd November for longlist interviews, 10th November for shortlist interviews. Early application is advised. The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage.

Required to start September 2025 We are seeking a well-qualified Teacher of Drama to teach drama and theatre to girls across all three Key Stage levels, up to and including preparation for audition into drama schools. Drama is integrated into the timetable across all years at Key Stage 3, and it is offered as an option at both GCSE and A Level. It is a popular subject, with high intake at both Key Stage 4 and 5; the successful candidate will develop and deliver high-quality lessons which inspire students' interest in, and engagement with, drama and theatre. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Department to facilitate the production of annual Junior and Senior performances, as well as our thriving Junior Drama Club. Francis Holland School, Regent's Park, was founded in 1878 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland and is regarded today as one of London's most academically selective girls' independent day schools. The school is situated next to Regent's Park and has a reputation for its friendly, cohesive atmosphere. The ISI Inspection Report in March 2022 assessed Francis Holland as 'Excellent' in all key areas of school life. The school places great emphasis on the professional development of its entire staff. Staff at Francis Holland School enjoy a significant range of professional benefits. For further information about the role, please view the job description below. To apply online, please visit our website via the Apply button. Closing date: 9:00am on 28 February 2025 . Early applications are encouraged and will be considered as they are received. The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage. All appointments at Francis Holland School are conditional upon clearance by the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS testing). Francis Holland Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo our safer recruitment checks and child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This role is classed as regulated activity with children as it involves teaching, training or supervising children on a day-to-day basis and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Francis Holland Schools Trust champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.