This is a rare opportunity to work closely with our sixth form students and team.
In addition to fulfilling the general Head of Year role, the successful applicant will assist in overseeing personal development in the sixth form, including the form period and tutorial. There is also an opportunity to help shape our new enrichment programme.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Scott Gaynor, either in person or via email.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Collaborative Excellence: Work closely with our talented teaching team to identify and address barriers to student achievement. Guide and advise staff on implementing effective intervention and support strategies.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Keep track of students' responses, achievements, and progress. Prepare comprehensive paperwork for student reviews and evaluate progress against targets.
Specialised Mentoring: Provide targeted mentoring sessions for students in need, or facilitate alternative mentoring opportunities, including connecting them with external agencies.
Attendance and Punctuality Oversight: Oversee a attendance and punctuality. Liaise with parents, staff, and external agencies to implement necessary measures for improvement.
Pastoral and Welfare Support: Be the first point of contact for pastoral and welfare issues.
Home/School Liaison: Maintain strong links between home and school. Be available to students and parents, addressing a range of issues.
Staff Support and Intervention: Assist staff in dealing with behaviour issues. Assist in developing and implementing intervention strategies to support both pastoral and academic progress.
Alternative Provision Management: Identify students at risk of requiring Alternative Provision. Ensure all internal and external support options are exhausted before transition, and support successful reintegration into mainstream school.
Pastoral Support Plans Development: Contribute to the creation and implementation of Pastoral Support Plans. Support the SENDCo in collating information for EHC plans and JCQ access assessments.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
If you are ready to inspire and lead our Year 10 and Year 11 students towards success, we would love to hear from you!
***Closing Date: Noon, Friday 18th October 2024***
All applicants must complete an application form in full**
**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV) clearly demonstrating:
Why you are applying for this position
How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience
Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned
