Head of Year - Maternity Cover - Fixed Term

Q3 Academy Langley is committed to ensuring no child is left behind. Our unique, innovative and exciting curriculum in Year 7 provides an excellent transition from Primary School, enabling pupils from all starting points to make rapid progress and enjoy their learning while improving their literacy skills.

The Q3 ethos embraces the fundamental British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs. Students are taught in mixed-attainment classes for their Core lessons, which follow the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects: English, mathematics, science, modern foreign languages, geography and history. Outside of the Core subjects, students follow a carousel of teaching in the Horizon or Innov8 curriculum, focusing on developing knowledge and skills in computing, business, design, religious studies, PSHE, art, dance, drama and music.

The Academy's spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) education permeates through the curriculum, supporting the development of the ‘whole child’ and includes the teaching and development of British Values. The successful completion of various awards demonstrates that SMSC and British Values are incorporated into the daily life of the Academy:

• Discovering Democracy Award for promoting youth participation and democracy in schools
• Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Army Cadet Force
• Sandwell Shape Awards

The post-holder will be expected to undertake duties in line with the professional teacher standards for qualified teachers. The Head of Year will lead a year team of form tutors and associate staff, taking overall responsibility for the organisation, welfare and discipline of the year group. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring outstanding attendance is promoted across the year group by rigorous scrutiny of registers.
• Leading and monitoring form tutors, ensuring they understand and implement policies and protocols.
• Addressing students appropriately for occasions such as congratulating them for achievements or counselling them on their actions.
• Monitoring students’ academic progress and devising strategies for groups needing further intervention.
• Maintaining student pastoral records and leading investigations into serious misbehaviour.
• Maintaining flexible and appropriate communications with parents/carers.
• Being active and involved around the school at all times, particularly during vulnerable times in the school day.

Key Performance Indicators include:

• Attendance target of 96% daily and above national FFT benchmarks.
• Academic targets in line with school improvement priorities.
• Punctuality to school and lessons.
• Correct uniform or Business Dress.
• Hosting Family Breakfast and Lunch on a regular basis.

Person Specification:

• Qualified to degree level or above with QTS status or equivalent.
• Evidence of successful practice as a teacher in a secondary school.
• Up-to-date knowledge in the curriculum area.
• Ability to lead by example and motivate others.
• Effective communication skills and strong classroom management.

For full details of the post, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Why The Mercian Trust? We share a common purpose to change our communities through equitable education, enabling our children and young people to fulfil their potential and thrive in the world of work.