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.