Deputy Head Of Year (Non-Teaching)

Location

Unity College, Towneley Holmes, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3DF
Tel: 01282 683010
School website: www.unity-college.com

Summary

Are you an experienced pastoral lead looking for a new challenge? Unity College is currently recruiting for a non-teaching Deputy Head of Year. The Deputy Head of Year, working alongside the Head of Year, is responsible is for the achievement, personal development, welfare and conduct of all students within their year group, so that:
Every young person achieves their true potential

• Our community shares a love of learning
  
• Our students are involved in every aspect of college life beyond the classroom
  
• Our community is characterised by an ethos of inclusivity, tolerance and respect
  The successful candidate will have experience of working successfully with young people and their families. They will be aware of some of the challenges facing young people yet hold the highest aspirations for Unity College students. They will also be committed to and use strategies that will ensure that all students are given the very best opportunities to be successful in all areas of their lives. We are looking for a Deputy Head of Year with experience of working with young people to secure excellent outcomes, who is able to develop and sustain strong relationships and routines and who will inspire students to engage widely across the College. Above all, Deputy Heads of Year will model and maintain the highest of standards at all times.
  We offer:
  
• a high level of support for all new staff
  
• an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment
  
• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities
  You will:
  
• share the College’s very high expectations
  
• be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents
  
• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life Unity College is a co-educational, 11-16 college.
  By September 2025, we will be the largest 11-16 secondary school in Lancashire, with 1500 students on roll.
  For further details about the post including details of how to apply, please visit https://unity-college.com/vacancies/ or contact Joanne Lever, HR Manager: j.lever@unity.lancs.sch.uk.
  The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31 January 2024 at 9.00am. Interviews to take place w/c 5 February 2024.
  Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
  Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
  

Essential Qualifications

Please see Recruitment Brochure

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the College's HR Manager, Joanne Lever

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.