Head of Year

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking an experienced Head of Year for an immediate start at a girls' secondary school in Birmingham. You will lead pastoral support, oversee behaviour and welfare for a year group, and work with students, parents and staff to remove barriers to achievement.

Applicants should have prior Head of Year or Pastoral Lead experience, be well organised, resilient and skilled at building positive relationships while maintaining high expectations for student progress.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Head of Year or Pastoral Lead is essential.
• Strong organisation and resilience with high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day pastoral support and guidance to students.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour and student progress.
• Liaise with parents and carers regarding attendance and pastoral matters.
• Maintain accurate pastoral records and follow school procedures.

Skills

Pastoral care

Behaviour management

Student support

Communication

Job description

Head of Year required for an immediate start at an excellent girls' secondary school in Birmingham. Are you an experienced Head of Year looking for a new challenge? Do you have a strong background in pastoral care and enjoy supporting students to overcome barriers and achieve their potential? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Year or Pastoral Lead to join a supportive school on an ongoing temporary basis.

As a Head of Year, you will take responsibility for the pastoral support, behaviour and welfare of a year group, working closely with students, teachers, parents and the wider pastoral team. The successful Head of Year will be confident managing behaviour, monitoring attendance and providing students with the guidance and support they need to succeed.

Previous experience as a Head of Year or Pastoral Lead is essential for this Head of Year role. The school is looking for a Head of Year who is organised, resilient and confident working with students, while maintaining high expectations and building positive relationships.

Job Role

• Working as a Head of Year with responsibility for the pastoral support of a year group.
• Providing day-to-day pastoral support and guidance to students.
• Monitoring attendance, punctuality, behaviour and student progress.
• Managing and responding to behavioural concerns.
• Building strong and positive relationships with students.
• Working closely with teaching staff to support students' academic and personal development.
• Liaising with parents and carers regarding attendance, behaviour and pastoral matters.
• Supporting students who may be experiencing social, emotional or academic barriers.
• Maintaining accurate pastoral records and following school procedures.
• Working closely with the wider pastoral and safeguarding team.
• Supporting the school in maintaining high expectations of behaviour and conduct.
• Helping students to develop confidence, resilience and positive attitudes towards education.

In return you will enjoy:

• An ongoing temporary Head of Year opportunity.
• An immediate start, pending satisfactory compliance checks.
• Working within a supportive secondary school environment.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' education and wellbeing.
• Working alongside an experienced pastoral and teaching team.
• The opportunity to further develop your experience as a Head of Year.
• A role where your previous pastoral experience will be highly valued.
• Support from The Education Network Birmingham throughout your placement.

The Education Network Offer

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.