Head of Year in Manchester

Welcome from the Principal. Thank you for your interest in applying for the position of Head of Year at Co-op Academy Belle Vue. Are you passionate, experienced and looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join an academy with exemplary behaviour, allowing you to focus on celebrating the success of the whole school? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team in a growing secondary academy that is dedicated to providing outstanding education to its students? If so, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Pupils have admirable and mature attitudes to learning. They respond extremely well to the school's high expectations of them to achieve 'The Belle Vue Difference'. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are incredibly proud to come to this school.

We are a heavily oversubscribed start-up secondary academy with 960 students, and we are on our way to becoming a leading educational establishment with a projected growth to 1200 students. We have been operating to an outstanding level and are committed to providing our students with the best possible education.

We are looking for people to join us who have:

• A passion for education and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents
• A deep understanding of the challenges facing young people and a commitment to promoting their welfare and well-being
• An innovative and strategic approach to problem-solving, with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to embrace change and new challenges

In return for your commitment and dedication, we offer a competitive salary, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a growing academy that is committed to excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people and to contribute to the development of a school that is poised for success.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours:

• Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed - we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.
• Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community.
• Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves.
• Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.
• Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.
• Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our 'Ways of Being': Succeed together, Do what matters most, Be yourself, always, Show you care.

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

• You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend.
• Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co-op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

Qualifications: Educated to a minimum of level 3 essential. Current First Aid qualification desirable.

Skills, Abilities, Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures essential
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage student behaviour in a fair and positive way essential
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues essential

Personal Attributes:

• Reliable, punctual, and able to manage time effectively essential
• Resilience and motivation to lead through day-to-day challenges while maintaining a clear strategic vision essential
• Be aligned with all co-operative values and the Co-op Ways of Being essential
• Passionate about working with children and supporting their academic, social, and emotional development essential
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude toward overcoming challenges essential
• A friendly, patient, and approachable manner, with the ability to communicate effectively with students essential