HOLLAND PARK SCHOOL Management reviews
Review this companyJob Title
All
Location
United Kingdom26 reviews
Sort by
Found 9 reviews matching the searchSee all 29 reviews
Holland Park School
Learning Support Assistant (Former Employee) - Notting Hill - 10 July 2019
Indeed featured review
The most useful review selected by IndeedThe typical day at work is fast paced. What I learnt is that the school has a high turn over rate, plus to support students with special educational needs. The management is done well and is structured, but sometimes you are focused into tasks that you don't want to do. The workplace culture is encouraged and supported by your department. The hardest part of the job supporting students and not having the correct training to help them succeed.The most enjoyable part of the job is working with the young people.
Pros
Holidays and working with young people
Cons
short breaks and being talked belittled.
Was this review helpful?
Terrifying management
Teacher (Former Employee) - Notting Hill - 8 December 2021
Unacceptable management style. Bullying management culture pupil are enjoyable and talented. Clear space to work and direction on what needs to be done
Pros
Professional environment
Cons
Poor management
Was this review helpful?
Insights into HOLLAND PARK SCHOOL
What people like
- Clear sense of purpose
- Ability to meet personal goals
- Ability to learn new things
Lovely kids, unacceptable management
Teacher (Former Employee) - London, Greater London - 22 June 2021
The management preyed on inexperienced teachers who know no better: the stress and expectations placed on staff here were neither normal nor necessary.NQTs who worked a minimum of 12 hours per day - plus weekends - were idolised rather than helped. Other staff were made to feel guilty for going to the gym or making half term plans.Lessons were theatrical, in that they were largely for show - as were many of the school’s burdensome, legalistic, and frankly excessive policies. I would not recommend working here.
Pros
Lovely kids
Cons
Long hours, culture of fear
Was this review helpful?
Poor Leadership, manipulative, disrespectful and belittling
Science Teacher (Former Employee) - United Kingdom - 5 June 2020
- Leadership team are controlling will not listen to the opinions of others and treat teachers like children.
- Punish those who leave (worst classes, reducing or removing pay without warning, rude or no reference)
- No union presence, intimidate anyone who goes to the union with an issue
Was this review helpful?
Terrifying culture, extremely damaging for the mental and emotional well-being of staff
Teacher (Former Employee) - London, Greater London - 26 November 2019
A culture of fear and intimidation for all members of staff and particularly those with a voice who disagree with the way the Headmaster runs the school.
Students are a joy but equally terrified of Senior Leadership staff.
Staff do not tend to stay for longer than 2 years.
Was this review helpful?
Controlling and frightening culture
Teacher (Former Employee) - Greater London - 25 November 2019
The students are fantastic. Unfortunately they are not treated equally and staff are made aware of who has the most important parents - these children will have their books marked first and in the most detail.
Staff turnover is so high because the demands placed on teachers are unreasonable. The leadership team use underhand tactics, such as threats of disciplinaries for vague situations that they will not explain as this would trigger a disciplinary, leaving the employee feeling vulnerable and frightened.
The culture is very much one of fear for students and staff alike and it is not uncommon for students and staff to be publicly humiliated, for example by being made to sit in order of who earns the most to the least, or being a student who is screamed at in the atrium of the school when you know that the school's 'open door' teaching policy means that most of the student and staff bodies can hear what's being shouted at you.
I would not recommend taking a job at Holland Park School.
Was this review helpful?
Think hard
Teacher (Former Employee) - Holland Park Station - 25 November 2019
The students are lovely. The management do have high standards which I admire. The management are young and they do not have the experience to mentor or guide you. If you are able to work independently and not be guided but then willing to suffer the consequences of any mistakes made, then this is the school for you. Continuing professional development does not exist. Teachers disappear for requesting pay rises. Ethnic minorities are advised not to apply.
Was this review helpful?
A very difficult culture to work in
Teacher (Former Employee) - London England - 24 November 2019
The students at Holland Park School are wonderful however the work environment is very difficult. I felt bullied and micromanaged most of the time. Staff turnover is incredibly high. Much of the work you are forced to do is insignificant to the task of educating children. The turnover is incredibly high and SLT very inexperienced. Working at Holland Park School made me miserable and ill.
Was this review helpful?
productive
Form Tutor/SEN LSA (Former Employee) - London - 28 September 2017
the management and and the SEN team are brilliant and supportive of further training.
staff members were friendly and easy to talk to
the school takes pride in results and ensuring students get the grades they can achieve.
Pros
easy location
Cons
short lunch break
Was this review helpful?
We want to help you find great companies. Help us be the best!
Do these reviews help you learn more about working at HOLLAND PARK SCHOOL?
See more HOLLAND PARK SCHOOL reviews
You may want to try:
Want to know more about working here?
Ask a question about working or interviewing at HOLLAND PARK SCHOOL. Our community is ready to answer.Ask a QuestionOverall rating
5
15
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
8
Ratings by category
3.3 out of 5 stars for Work/Life Balance
3.2 out of 5 stars for Salary/Benefits
3.4 out of 5 stars for Job security/advancement
3.3 out of 5 stars for Management
3.2 out of 5 stars for Culture
Questions about HOLLAND PARK SCHOOL
- How is feedback from management delivered at HOLLAND PARK SCHOOL?2 people answered
- What is the dress code at HOLLAND PARK SCHOOL?2 people answered
- Can you work remotely at HOLLAND PARK SCHOOL?2 people answered
- What advice would you give the CEO of HOLLAND PARK SCHOOL about how to improve it?2 people answered
- What would you suggest HOLLAND PARK SCHOOL management do to prevent others from leaving?2 people answered
- What is HOLLAND PARK SCHOOL sick leave policy? How many sick days do you get per year?One person answered
- What is the interview process like at HOLLAND PARK SCHOOL?One person answered
- How would you describe the pace of work at HOLLAND PARK SCHOOL?One person answered
- If you were to leave HOLLAND PARK SCHOOL, what would be the reason?One person answered
- How did you feel about telling people you worked at HOLLAND PARK SCHOOL?