Deputy Head of Year

Term Time + 2 weeks | Part Time (0.6) St Paul’s Way secondary School and Sixth Form is an exceptional school where all our students matter, where expectations of all the members within our community are high and where achievement and fulfilment are valued and sought after.   We have exceptional standards for all the students in our care as we believe every child has the right to a transformational education. We ensure these standards through:   A standard of 100% for students achieved through staff modelling  Silent structured transitions from line ups  Non-negotiable routines across all lessons Centralised models of positive recognition and stepped consequences   Centralised recognition of learners used to nudge norms Rigorous attendance tracking and support for all students  A comprehensive data model used to inform our pastoral strategy for intervention and support  As a result, we can offer    A calm environment to work in   Students enthusiastic about learning  Classrooms free of low-level disruption  Reduced workload through our centralised approach We are looking to recruit a Deputy Head of Year; you will play a key role in supporting the following areas within your cohort:   Attendance and punctualiity  Behaviour and standards  Safeguarding and wellbeing  Raising progress and attainment levels   We want to hear from you if you are:   Hard working and determined  Passionate about providing outstanding pastoral care  Able to develop strong working relationships with students, parents and staff  Resilient   Development, workload and flexible working   At SPW we have shaped a working environment that places staff wellbeing at its centre, based on priortising pastoral care across the school without compromising teaching and learning. To all staff we pledge:  An all-school approach to behaviour management that is led by an experienced and well-resourced pastoral team  Protected collaborative planning time for staff in all teams  Considered and impactful line management for all staff  Flexible working including opportunities for part-time work and flexible planning time onsite/offsite  A high achieving, dynamic and professional sixth form that provides extensive development opportunities  Beyond this, our collaborative ethos encompasses everyone at the school. Teaching and non-teaching staff work together.  For more information on our school can be on our website Secondary - St Paul's Way   Early applications are appreciated as interviews will be arranged as and when suitable applications are received.  St Paul’s Way Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share thi