Job Description
Summary:
Assistant Head of Year needed to lead pastoral care and student outcomes at a secondary school.
About the School:
Located in Bradford, this secondary school is part of a vibrant and diverse community, committed to inclusive education and student success. The school fosters a culture rooted in co-operative values and offers a range of opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.
The Opportunity:
As an Assistant Head of Year, you will play a pivotal role in providing pastoral leadership and driving student success. You will be responsible for managing student behaviour, supporting welfare, and ensuring a positive learning environment. This role is ideal for someone passionate about making a real difference in the lives of students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and manage student behaviour and welfare within the year group, identifying trends and implementing effective interventions.
- Work closely with the Year Team to ensure consistent application of the school’s behaviour policy.
- Build strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and parents to support student progress and well-being.
- Develop and implement strategies to promote a positive and inclusive school culture.
- Support the Head of Year in managing the pastoral needs of the year group.
- Provide regular reports and insights on student behaviour and welfare to senior leadership.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure a holistic approach to student support.
- Act as a role model for students and colleagues, demonstrating the school’s values and ethical standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Proven experience in a pastoral leadership role within a secondary school setting.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
- A commitment to co-operative values and a student-centred approach to education.
- Experience in managing student behaviour and welfare in a school environment.
Preferred
- Experience in a leadership role within a large or diverse school setting.
- Knowledge of inclusive education and strategies for supporting students with special educational needs.
- Experience in leading or contributing to whole-school initiatives related to student well-being and behaviour management.
- Familiarity with the Co-operative Group values and ethos.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Access to flexible benefits including discounted line rental, broadband, and family care advice.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression within the Co-op Academies Trust.