At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' attendance, behaviour, and wellbeing while raising academic standards.
- Company: St Paul’s Way secondary School and Sixth Form, a community-focused educational institution.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, collaborative planning time, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to staff wellbeing and student success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and contribute to their transformational education.
- Qualifications: Passionate about pastoral care with strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Term Time + 2 weeks | Part Time (0.6) St Paul’s Way secondary School and Sixth Form is an exceptional school where all our students matter, where expectations of all the members within our community are high and where achievement and fulfilment are valued and sought after.
We have exceptional standards for all the students in our care as we believe every child has the right to a transformational education. We ensure these standards through:
- A standard of 100% for students achieved through staff modelling
- Silent structured transitions from line ups
- Non-negotiable routines across all lessons
- Centralised models of positive recognition and stepped consequences
- Centralised recognition of learners used to nudge norms
- Rigorous attendance tracking and support for all students
- A comprehensive data model used to inform our pastoral strategy for intervention and support
As a result, we can offer:
- A calm environment to work in
- Students enthusiastic about learning
- Classrooms free of low-level disruption
- Reduced workload through our centralised approach
Deputy Head of Year – Responsibilities
- Attendance and punctuality
- Behaviour and standards
- Safeguarding and wellbeing
- Raising progress and attainment levels
Qualifications
- Hard working and determined
- Passionate about providing outstanding pastoral care
- Able to develop strong working relationships with students, parents and staff
- Resilient
Development, workload and flexible working
We have shaped a working environment that places staff wellbeing at its centre, based on prioritising pastoral care across the school without compromising teaching and learning. To all staff we pledge:
- Protected collaborative planning time for staff in all teams
- Considered and impactful line management for all staff
- Flexible working including opportunities for part-time work and flexible planning time onsite/offsite
- A high achieving, dynamic and professional sixth form that provides extensive development opportunities
Beyond this, our collaborative ethos encompasses everyone at the school. Teaching and non-teaching staff work together. St Paul’s Way Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.
Contact Details:
St Paul's Way Trust School Recruitment Team
