Head of Year

Coombe House School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-op member discount card

Flexible benefits

Gym membership

Co-operative Credit Union

Co-op Funeralcare benefit

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Co-op Academy Belle Vue in Manchester is seeking a Head of Year to lead a year group, support students, and work with staff and parents to raise achievement and wellbeing. The post offers opportunities to develop practice within a growing secondary academy that values collaboration and safeguarding.

You will join a values-driven school from the Co-op: commitment to excellence, professional development, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to minimum Level 3 essential.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures essential.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage student behaviour effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents and staff.

Skills

Passion for education

Excellent communication

Understanding of challenges

Strategic problem-solving

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Level 3 essential

Job description

Thank you for your interest in applying for the position of Head of Year at Co-op Academy Belle Vue. You can find our March 2024 \"Outstanding' in all areas Ofsted report here .

Are you passionate, experienced and looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join an academy with exemplary behaviour , allowing you to focus on celebrating the success of the whole school. Do you want to be part of a dynamic team in a growing secondary academy that is dedicated to providing outstanding education to its students? If so, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Pupils have admirable and mature attitudes to learning. They respond extremely well to the schools' high expectations of them to achieve the 'The Belle Vue Difference'. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are incredibly proud to come to this school.

We are a heavily oversubscribed start-up secondary academy with 960 students, and we are on our way to becoming a leading educational establishment with a projected growth to 1200 students. We have been operating to an outstanding level and are committed to providing our students with the best possible education.

We are looking for people to join us who have:

• A passion for education and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents
• A deep understanding of the challenges facing young people and a commitment to promoting their welfare and well-being
• An innovative and strategic approach to problem-solving, with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to embrace change and new challenges

In return for your commitment and dedication, we offer a competitive salary, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a growing academy that is committed to excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people and to contribute to the development of a school that is poised for success.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed - we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all have equal chances to succeed.

Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our 'Ways of Being':

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

Our employee benefits package includes:

• You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co-op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans

Safeguarding Information

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

And More!

For more information about the Co-op Academy Belle Vue, please visit: https://www.bellevue.coopacademies.co.uk/

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

Qualifications

Educated to a minimum of level 3 essential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures essential

Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage student behaviour in a fair and positive way essential

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents , and colleagues essential

Experience

Current first aid certificate

Leadership

Focused on standards and positive outcomes essential

Personal Attributes

Reliable,punctual, and able to manage time effectively essential

Resilience and motivation to lead through day-to-day challenges while maintaining a clear strategic vision. essential

Be aligned with all co-operative values and the Co-op Ways of Being. essential

Passionate about working with children and supporting their academic, social, and emotional development essential

Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude toward overcoming challenges essential

A friendly, patient, and approachable manner, with the ability to communicate effectively with students essential

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.