Assistant Head of Year

Summary:

Assistant Head of Year role with focus on student welfare and behaviour management.

About the School:

A school committed to academic excellence, care, and inclusion, offering a supportive environment for both students and staff. It provides extensive professional development and a vibrant extra-curricular programme.

The Opportunity:

The Assistant Head of Year will play a key role in supporting student welfare, attendance, punctuality, and behaviour management. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student outcomes and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Year in managing low-level behaviour concerns and promoting outstanding behaviour across the year group.
• Promote high standards of punctuality and collaborate with the Attendance Officer to address persistent lateness.
• Take a proactive role in the welfare and pastoral care of students within the assigned year group.
• Act as a positive role model, living and modelling the school values of care, character, and academic excellence.
• Support the Year team to provide outstanding pastoral support for all students.
• Liaise with parents and monitor selected students through proactive measures, including parent meetings.
• Focus on improving attendance for students with attendance between 90-95% and identify patterns affecting attendance.
• Promote excellent standards of behaviour and character across the year group.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in pastoral care, student welfare, and behaviour management.
• Knowledge of attendance monitoring strategies and punctuality promotion.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality within the school community.

Preferred

• Experience in a leadership or management role within a school setting.
• Experience with student ownership and character development initiatives.
• Familiarity with specialist support for students with hearing impairments.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive professional development and CPD opportunities.
• Extensive extra-curricular programme and inclusive learning environment.