Assistant Head of Year (Maternity cover) (Biddulph High School)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking an Assistant Head of Year to enhance student wellbeing and behaviour. The successful candidate will support young people through challenging situations and promote a positive, inclusive school environment, ensuring their attendance and progress.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and resilient individual.
• Highly organised and hardworking.
• Enjoys working in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing among students.
• Offer guidance and support to help students manage their behaviour.
• Contribute to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a compassionate and resilient Assistant Head of Year to join our dedicated Pastoral Team, acting as a trusted advocate for our students and helping them realise their full potential.

We are looking for someone that understands how to build relationships with pupils and families and help young people navigate challenging situations.

In this vital role, you will play a key part in promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, offering consistent support, guidance, and practical strategies to help students manage their behaviour effectively. Working closely with the wider pastoral team, you will be an approachable presence throughout the school day, ready to listen, respond to challenges, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. We are looking for someone who is empathetic, proactive, and committed to never giving up on a young person.

You will be part of our Reset team, where you will work with our students to improve their attendance and ensure that their behaviour, progress and mindset are exactly where they need to be in order for them to succeed.

The successful candidate will need to be highly organised, hardworking, flexible and enjoy working in a busy school environment.

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