Senior Head of Year

Senior Head of YearStart date: September 2024 Closing date: 20th May 2024 (early applications advised)Location: Kettering Science AcademySalary: MPS/UPS + TLR 1C (£11,410) Hours per week: Full time, permanentWe are seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Senior Head of Year to join the dedicated and committed pastoral team at Kettering Science Academy.In this pivotal role, you'll have the opportunity to shape the strategic direction for key pastoral issues, providing guidance and support to our Heads of Year while ensuring the well-being and academic success of every student.The Senior Head of Year will have the following key responsibilities:· Lead by Example: As our Senior Head of Year, you'll be at the forefront of promoting a culture of care and support within our school community. You'll inspire and empower our Heads of Year to deliver exceptional pastoral care, setting the standard for excellence in student welfare.·Strategic Vision: We're looking for someone with a keen strategic mind who can develop and implement innovative strategies to address the evolving needs of our children. ·Mentorship and Coaching: You will have experience of developing others and the role will involve mentoring and coaching our Heads of Year, equipping them with the skills and confidence to excel in their roles. Your guidance will be instrumental in fostering a cohesive and effective pastoral team.·Collaboration and Communication: You'll collaborate closely with senior leadership, curriculum middle leaders, parents, and external agencies to create a supportive network for our children. Your excellent communication skills will ensure that everyone is aligned in our mission to help every child be the best they can be.The successful candidate will have significant middle leadership experience and will be able to demonstrate tangible impact in key pastoral areas.This role is especially suitable for colleagues who may be looking to move into a Senior Leadership position within the next 2 years.What we can offer you · Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch.· A modern building with fantastic facilities and resources.· A supportive and friendly community of staff and students.· A full induction programme.· Access to BWT Ambition Hub training and development programmes.About Kettering Science AcademyKettering Science Academy was delighted to receive a Good Ofsted rating in July 2023.This report recognised the work which has been done over many years in relentlessly focussing on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy's journey to being the best that we can be, and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!If you think you can contribute to our organisation, we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.About Brooke Weston TrustOur Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people. Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.How to ApplyIf you think you can contribute to this role and to our organisation, we welcome your application.Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert.Please also include a statement of not more than 2 sides of A4 which demonstrates how your skills and experience to date meet the job description.Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.Further details about the Academy and the above position can be found on our website ketteringscienceacademy.org or by telephoning 01536 532700 and asking for Khloé Hughes, HR Administrator.Safer RecruitmentCare and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here -Safeguarding and Child ProtectionThe Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy -Safer Recruitment and Staff Files PolicyClosing date: 20th May 2024Interview date: w/c 20th May but interviews may be scheduled earlier where there is availability.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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