At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead pastoral care and support for students, ensuring their wellbeing and academic success.
- Company: Join the friendly team at Oasis Academy Shirley Park Secondary.
- Benefits: Receive valuable training, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a commitment to safeguarding and promoting inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and foster a positive school culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in pastoral care or student support, with strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
At Oasis Academy Shirley Park Secondary, we have a new position open for a Pastoral Head of Year to join our friendly team.
The 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.
Job requirements:
- 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.
Why join us?
As a Pastoral Head of Year, you will take pride in being a visible, approachable, and professional point of contact for students, families, and staff. You will play a key role within the pastoral team, ensuring high standards of student wellbeing, behaviour, and inclusion are maintained. Alongside overseeing day-to-day pastoral systems, you will contribute to the smooth running of the school, supporting colleagues and fostering a positive and inclusive environment. This role offers valuable training and professional development opportunities, enabling you to further develop your expertise and build a comprehensive understanding of inclusion and pastoral care.
Safeguarding Statement:
Oasis Academy Shirley Park Secondary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Pastoral Head of Year in London employer: Oasis Community Learning
Oasis Academy Shirley Park Secondary is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and development of both its students and staff. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and fostering an inclusive environment, the role of Pastoral Head of Year offers unique opportunities for professional growth and training, all within a supportive and collaborative team culture. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils while enjoying a fulfilling career in education.
