Head of Year

Salary Grade 9, Pts 19-22 (£27,959 to £29,956 per annum) Grade: Grade 9, Pts 19 to 22 Salary: £27,959 to £29,956 per annum Start Date: ASAP Do you have experience of working in a pastoral role? Do you have a passion to ensure pupils are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential? Can you develop positive relationships with our students, families and external agencies? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, energetic and committed team player to join The Roundhill Academy as Head of Year on a permanent basis. The Head of Year will have the opportunity to work closely with students providing pastoral care in line with our whole school values of Nurture, Enrich and Inspire. The post holder will be assigned a year group to take responsibility for working closely with the wider pastoral team and will be line managed by the Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for our behaviour culture. The successful candidate will work to safeguard students and have a role promoting positive behaviour for learning. This role also incorporates attendance oversight for your year group with strategic support in place. This role is a rewarding one, with the successful candidate having the opportunity to encourage, guide and support student wellbeing and academic achievement at the school, ensuring students achieve to the best of their ability. The ideal candidate will: Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills Have the ability to develop positive relationships with students, parents, carers and external agencies Have the ability to prioritise and have a proactive and flexible approach Be a team player Have experience of pastoral support in a school setting Work well under pressure In return we offer: Opportunity to work within a supportive team Opportunities for career development with access to apprenticeship and training schemes Generous annual leave entitlements Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (24% contribution by the employer) Employee Support Service (counselling) for employees and close family members (24/7 support) Employee Discount and Benefit Scheme Opportunity for an annual flu vaccination Applications If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit to the school please contact the Headteacher, Natalie Teece, prior to applying. To apply for this position: Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy Apply using the online application form Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position Application Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 15th December 2024 Provisional Interview Dates: Wednesday 18th December 2024 We look forward to receiving your application! Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. At our Trust, inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging. We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The Roundhill Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. #J-18808-Ljbffr