Head of Year

Prospero Teaching; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hackney, East London is seeking a dedicated Head of Year to oversee key stage 3 and 4. The position offers a supportive department with full-time hours and opportunities for contract extension based on performance. Ideal for NQTs and experienced teachers alike, this role emphasizes leadership, safeguarding, and educational development.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in the UK as a Head of Year.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Lead key stage 3 and key stage 4 interactions.
• Provide CPD support and ensure safeguarding policies.

Skills

Safeguarding

Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Prospero Teaching is looking for a Head of Year for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Hackney, East London.
The school is a medium size mainstream Secondary School with a supportive department. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. The school does have a 6th form, although most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4.
The position is open to both NQTs and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT DETAILS

· Location – Hackney, East London
· Position – Head of Year
· Type of work – Head of Year
· Contract or position start date – April 2025
· Duration / Likely Duration – 2 terms until end of the academic year July 2025
· Contract or position end date (if applicable) – TBC
· Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temporary
· Full time/part time – Full time
· Minimum rate of pay – Paid to scale
· Hours – 8:30 am – 4pm, plus parents evenings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

· QTS or equivalent
· Minimum experience in the UK as a Head of Year
· Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

· Hold Right to Work in the UK
· Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
· Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years