Secondary Deputy Head of Year

For this critical role of Deputy Head of Year, we are seeking a motivated and progressive individual to work with our secondary pastoral team and to support students’ learning by focusing on behaviour, attendance and promoting personal excellence. You will work closely with staff, parents and external agencies to develop positive attitudes and approaches to learning and be the first point of contact for parents with queries about support for their child, as well as contributing to the overall management of support and care for the learners of this large all-through School. Our values mean a great deal to us and underpin all that we do, and so it is important that you champion Ark Victoria’s pledge of being Ambitious, Resilient and Kind as well as living by the Ark ethos and six pillars that enable us to achieve our mission.

Responsibilities and Qualities

• Be self‑motivated, exceptionally well organised and a good team worker with the ability to work effectively with students and their parents/carers.
• Excellent communication skills are essential as well as good IT skills.
• Commitment to young people and their development, with an understanding of the issues young people face.

Benefits

• We take CPD seriously, offering twice the number of training days as standard.
• Our school’s "Wellbeing Wednesdays" are a great hit.
• Access to an on‑site fitness suite.
• Access to the Ark Rewards scheme offering up to £1,000 a year in savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest‑free loans of up to £5,000 available for season tickets or a bicycle.
• Gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym.

Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we believe that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Safeguarding Statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on‑going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.