Head of House

David Ross Education Trust; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 4,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational trust in England is looking for an excellent teacher to lead student engagement through the House System. The successful candidate will enhance attendance and behavior, model best practices, and ensure that students uphold school expectations. This role requires demonstrable experience in supporting student learning and contributing to a positive school ethos. The school prides itself on delivering a high-quality education within a caring environment that encourages personal growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent teacher with demonstrable experience of delivering high standards for pupils.
• Experience of contributing to the wider ethos of the school.
• Experience in pastoral responsibilities, e.g., role as a form tutor.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of student engagement through the House System.
• Lead staff and students within their House to support ethos and achievement.
• Be responsible for improving attendance and behaviour in the relevant House.
• Model excellent practice.
• Ensure staff and students follow all expectations during tutor time.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of student engagement through the House System.
• Lead staff and students within their House to support the development of ethos, character, enjoyment, motivation and achievement, particularly through the House competitions.
• Be responsible for improving attendance and behaviour in the relevant House.
• Model excellent practice.
• Ensure that staff and students follow all expectations during tutor time and KEVI reads, through leadership of a quality assurance programme.

Qualifications

• Excellent teacher with demonstrable experience of delivering high standards for pupils.
• Experience of contributing to the wider ethos of the school.
• Experience in pastoral responsibilities, e.g., role as a form tutor.

About the School

King Edward VI Academy has a strong sense of purpose and is fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high‑quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of ambition and aspiration, courage and resilience, honesty and respect. We are intent on developing a love of learning among our students, offering a broad and balanced curriculum enhanced by a range of enrichment activities designed to support personal growth. We encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning and commit to ambitious outcomes for all children, regardless of background or needs.

The academy is based in Spilsby, an historic market town between the beautiful Lincolnshire coastline and the rolling Lincolnshire Wolds, within driving distance of Boston, Grimsby and the city of Lincoln.

About the Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world‑class education. We broaden horizons by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best, creating academically gifted, well‑rounded young people in the classroom, workplace and communities. The Trust runs 34 schools, ranging from small rural primaries to larger secondary schools, an all‑through school and a special school catering for pupils aged 2‑19 with diverse special educational needs.

Compensation

TLR 2.1 £3214