Head of Year

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruiting firm in Birmingham is seeking a proactive Head of Year to join the pastoral team at a secondary school. This full-time role focuses on supporting students, enhancing their attendance and behaviour, and requires a minimum of 3 months experience as a Head of Year. Ideal candidates will possess strong administrative skills, empathy, and a commitment to making a difference in children's lives. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Benefits

CPD portfolio enhancement opportunities

Free Safeguarding training

Referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months experience as a secondary school Head of Year.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child workforce DBS check or be willing to undertake one.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to an assigned year group to ensure high levels of attendance.
• Manage student behaviour and help pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Inspire children to reengage with education.

Skills

Establishing positive relationships

Building confidence and motivation

Excellent administrative skills

Calm and resilient under pressure

Empathy, caring, and listening skills

Motivated and enthusiastic

Job description

Monarch Education have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and engaging Head of Year (non-teaching) to join the pastoral team of a secondary School based in South Birmingham. This is a full-time role to start as soon as possible, time only.

You will be working in an Outstanding Ofsted rated secondary school based in South Birmingham who are committed to providing a high standard of education for pupils between the ages of 11-19. They pride themselves on their dedication to ensuring every child receives a first-class education, in an enriching and aspiring environment where they can achieve excellent outcomes.

You will be working under the direction of pastoral manager, providing support to an assigned year group to ensure high levels of punctuality and attendance at all times. You will also be required to managing student behaviour and to overcome barriers to learning, inspiring children and helping pupils reengage with education.

This is a challenging yet hugely rewarding role. We are keen to hear from passionate, caring, and resilient individuals who are enthusiastic and commitment to make a difference.

Requirements of Head of Year

• A minimum of 3 months experience as secondary school Head of Year
• Able to establish positive relationships with students, staff, parents/ carers and external agencies
• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential.
• Able to build confidence and motivation.
• Able to remain calm and resilient under pressure
• High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work
• Excellent administrative skills
• Right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child workforce DBS check on the update service or be willing to undertake a new one.
• Provide a full 10-year career history and references to cover the last 2 years including current and previous employers.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

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Important Information

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.