Assistant Head of Year

Star Academies; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Academies is seeking a dedicated individual to foster a caring and supportive learning environment for our young people. The role focuses on pastoral care, student welfare, and providing mental wellbeing support where needed.

The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent organisational and technical skills, capable of problem solving and delivering high-quality customer service to our school community.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to problem solve and provide excellent customer service.
• Strong organisational and technical skills for working in a school setting.
• Experience of pastoral care and supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Foster a caring and supportive learning environment for learners.
• Place welfare at the heart of the school.
• Collaborate as a committed team player with staff and students.
• Deliver mental wellbeing, SEMH, SEND or counselling support where needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Organisational skills

Education

GCSEs (English and Maths)

Job description

Who we're looking for

We're looking for a talented individual to help foster a caring and supportive learning environment for our young people. Your experience of pastoral care will place our learners' welfare at the heart of the school.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to problem solve and provide excellent customer service to our community.

You will have:

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 9-4/A*- C.
• Experience of working with young people in an education setting.
• Experience of providing Mental Wellbeing, SEMH, SEND or counselling support to students or young people.
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults.
• The ability to speak in front of large groups of students and small groups of staff.