Deputy Head of Year (SEND)

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

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in North London is seeking a SEND Deputy Head of Year (Non-Teaching) KS5 to support Sixth Form students, including those with EHCPs, promoting achievement and wellbeing.

The role involves supervising study, liaising with parents and external agencies, and working with Head of Year and SENCO to raise attendance and engagement. Hours are 36 per week, term-time, within a full-time permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience working in education, pastoral or SEND settings.
• Knowledge of EHCPs and SEN practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Experience liaising with parents, carers and external professionals.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible, proactive and student-centred approach.
• Degree or relevant qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pastoral/SEND experience

EHCP knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Parent liaison

External liaison

Team player

Student-centred approach

Education

Degree or relevant qualification

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 desirableA degree or relevant qualification is desirable