Head of Year with PE

The Academy is looking for a committed and passionate Head of Year to join our pastoral team.

Successful candidates will recognise the impact that a stable life at school can have for children, especially those who face challenges beyond the Academy gates, and will be prepared to tackle the behavioural, attendance-related issues that can sometimes act as barriers to success. We also train all out Heads of Year to DDSL level so that they are aware of the way teams need to work together to support the welfare of students. This role is student-centred and family-focused, and the successful candidate will need to show evidence of the ability to empathise with students and their needs, as well as a willingness to tackle head on the challenging conversations with families about the nature of life at secondary school. You will also need to understand specific strategies, interventions and Academy policies and the way they are used to meet student needs. The successful candidate will have: QTS (or equivalent) Degree or equivalent Extensive teaching experience Outstanding teaching practice Successful management experience (desirable) Experience in presenting to a wide audience Experience of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success Contribution to impact on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum Experience of developing and sustaining positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the Governing Body to build consensus support and capacity