At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead pastoral care and support for students, ensuring their safety and development.
- Company: A supportive school environment focused on student well-being.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team committed to fostering a positive school culture.
- Why this job: Be the key support for students, helping them thrive both academically and socially.
- Qualifications: Experience in pastoral care or student support, with strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Head of Year plays a pivotal role in leading the pastoral care, behaviour, attendance, personal development and safeguarding of an individual year group. This is a non-teaching, student-facing leadership role focused on ensuring that every pupil is supported, safe, and able to thrive academically and socially.
The postholder acts as the central point of contact for pupils, parents, and staff regarding the year group's progress, as well as being part of whole-school behaviour teams and wider safeguarding teams.
- Experience in a pastoral, behaviour, safeguarding, or student support role within a school or youth setting.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management, and effective pastoral care.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and external agencies.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and maintain accurate records.
- Proven ability to manage challenging situations using de-escalation and restorative approaches.
Pastoral Head of Year in London employer: Oasis Academy Shirley Park
As a Pastoral Head of Year, you will join a supportive and nurturing environment dedicated to the holistic development of students. Our school prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering continuous training and opportunities for advancement within a collaborative team. Located in a vibrant community, we foster strong relationships with families and external agencies, ensuring that our staff can make a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils.
Contact Details:
Oasis Academy Shirley Park Recruitment Team
