Assistant Head of Year (non-teaching position)

SchoolBrowse; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Holly Lodge School in Smethwick, West Midlands, is seeking a non-teaching Assistant Head of Year to support students within the pastoral team. The role suits candidates with a passion for education and alignment with the school's values of Ambition, Opportunity and Community.

This position focuses on safeguarding, pastoral care and student wellbeing, while offering opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment that prioritises staff wellbeing and career progression.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS checks and demonstrate commitment to the school's vision and values.
• Ability to speak fluent spoken English, as required under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.
• Support for equal opportunities in employment.

Responsibilities

• Non-teaching Assistant Head of Year supporting students within the pastoral team.
• Contribute to safeguarding and promote wellbeing of students.

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

About the school

Holly Lodge School is a comprehensive 11-19 school and sixth form serving the diverse community of Smethwick, West Midlands. The school's core values are Ambition, Opportunity and Community. It believes that every child, regardless of background or starting point, is entitled to a world-class education in the best that has been thought, said and made. Students are equipped to join the great conversations of humankind, shape the future and live rewarding and meaningful lives.

The school places emphasis on an expertly developed, subject-specialist curriculum, research-informed teaching, high expectations for behaviour and excellent pastoral care. It is equally ambitious for staff, prioritising well-being, professional development and career progression through sensible workload and a positive professional culture.

The role

This non-teaching Assistant Head of Year position offers the opportunity to support students within the pastoral team. The role is suited to candidates with a passion for education who share the school's values of Ambition, Opportunity and Community.

Requirements

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.


• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS checks and demonstrate commitment to the school's vision and values.


• Ability to speak fluent spoken English, as required under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.


• Support for equal opportunities in employment.

Benefits & package

• Focus on staff well-being through sensible workload and a positive professional culture.


• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.


• Ambitious and supportive environment for both staff and students.