Non-Teaching Head of Year

Our client is currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join their team as a Non-Teaching Head of Year. This pivotal role is integral to ensuring the academic and pastoral success of the year group assigned to their care. As a Non-Teaching Head of Year, you will lead Form Tutors and their cohort of pupils in identifying key areas for improvement and implementing appropriate actions to support their progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Form Tutors and pupils in identifying areas for improvement and planning actions.
• Manage both the people and resources associated with the assigned year group.
• Monitor the quality of learning experienced by the year group through liaison with Faculty Leaders.
• Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).

• Promoting a learning environment that ensures all pupils make progress.
• Monitoring progress and behaviour across allocated year groups.
• Ensuring pupils are placed on appropriate reporting systems and interventions are effective.
• Leading completion of early help assessments and liaising with the SENCO.
• Monitoring attendance and supporting interventions.
• Evaluating the impact of homework, rewards, planners, uniform, and equipment.
• Coordinating events such as progress reviews, rewards, assemblies, and trips.
• Maintaining strong relationships with parents/carers and supporting colleagues in meetings.
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues' professional development.
• Offering CPD and sharing good practice.
• Using data to inform actions and running targeted intervention courses.
• Overseeing activities to raise pupil aspirations and contribute to the school ethos.
• Ensuring all safeguarding duties are adhered to.
• Undertaking appropriate professional development and promoting the school's vision and aims.
• Setting an example of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Attendance at staff meetings and parents/carers evenings.

Requirements:

• Experience forming positive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience in Child Protection and/or safeguarding.
• Experience providing pastoral support.
• Knowledge of using data systems for monitoring, evaluation, and review.
• Ability to inspire and challenge pupils.
• Strong commitment to improving educational opportunities.
• Willingness to be first aid trained.
• Openness, enthusiasm, and good interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to pupil and staff wellbeing.
• Flexible, adaptable, and resilient in challenging circumstances.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and possess the skills and experience outlined above, please submit your CV.