Head of Year

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Head of Year to lead and support our students through their academic journey. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive learning environment, guiding students in their educational pursuits, and ensuring their overall well-being. This position requires strong leadership skills, a commitment to education, and the ability to inspire both students and staff. If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you. This position is contracted on a 37 hours per week + 5 days, Term Time Only basis . This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. Job Purpose (For further details on the role, please see the Job Description attached below) Manage the relevant year group including pastoral support, achievement, attendance, attainment/progress, behavioural issues and intervention and child protection matters/UCAS. Work closely with identified groups of students in all year groups with regard to progress, engagement and achievement. Key Skills & Experience Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent Recent management experience with people Evidence of work with children/young people and involvement with parents would be advantageous  To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees.  Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours. To complete an application form please click ‘Fast Apply’ . A full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date. Disability Confident Employer We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.