Deputy Head of Year

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a SEND Deputy Head of Year (Non-Teaching) KS5 in North London to support Sixth Form students, including those with EHCPs and SEN, in a pastoral capacity. The role focuses on promoting achievement, wellbeing and positive outcomes within a supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will work with the Head of Year, SENCO and pastoral team to raise attendance, engagement and progression, supervising study and coordinating with parents and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an education, pastoral or SEND setting.
• Knowledge of EHCPs, SEN Support and inclusive practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Experience liaising with parents, carers and external professionals.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A flexible, proactive and student-centred approach.
• Experience supporting post-16 learners is desirable.
• A degree or relevant qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the academic, social and emotional progress of Sixth Form students.
• Monitor and track the progress of vulnerable learners and those with SEND.
• Work closely with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Supervise private study sessions and independent learning.
• Assist with attendance monitoring and pastoral interventions.
• Contribute to assemblies, rewards systems and student support programmes.
• Support students with personal statements, progression and future pathways.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to progress reporting.
• Work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and SEND teams.

Skills

Pastoral experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or relevant qualification desirable

Job description

SEND Deputy Head of Year (Non-Teaching) KS5
Area: North London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: 32,535.00 - 33,987.00 FTE
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week, 45.8 weeks per year, Term time

Brief description: Exciting opportunity for an experienced pastoral or SEND professional to support Sixth Form students, including those with EHCPs and SEN, promoting achievement, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

About the school: A forward-thinking secondary school with a strong commitment to inclusion, high expectations and student wellbeing. The school provides a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential and staff are valued as part of a collaborative team.

About the role: We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational SEND Deputy Head of Year to work with Sixth Form students in a non-teaching capacity. The successful candidate will support students with EHCPs, SEN and additional pastoral needs, helping to raise achievement, attendance and engagement. The role also includes supervising Sixth Form study, liaising with parents and external agencies, and working closely with the Head of Year, SENCO and wider pastoral team.

We're looking for a dedicated candidate to:

• Support the academic, social and emotional progress of Sixth Form students
• Monitor and track the progress of vulnerable learners and those with SEND
• Work closely with parents, carers and external agencies
• Supervise private study sessions and independent learning
• Assist with attendance monitoring and pastoral interventions
• Contribute to assemblies, rewards systems and student support programmes
• Support students with personal statements, progression and future pathways
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to progress reporting
• Work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and SEND teams

Requirements -

The ideal candidate would have:

• Experience working with young people in an education, pastoral or SEND setting
• Knowledge of EHCPs, SEN Support and inclusive practices
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities
• Experience liaising with parents, carers and external professionals
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A flexible, proactive and student-centred approach
• Experience supporting post-16 learners is desirable
• A degree or relevant qualification is desirable

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted