Head of Year (Maternity Cover)

Bourne Education Trust; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Two week half term

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Discount platform

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Matthew Arnold School in Staines-upon-Thames, part of Bourne Education Trust, invites applications for Head of Year (Maternity Cover). This senior pastoral role leads a year group within a thriving comprehensive school and contributes to high expectations for achievement and character development.

You will line-manage tutors, monitor progress, attendance and behaviour, and implement improvement plans, reporting to the senior leadership team, while embedding safeguarding and CPD to support

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience in leading a year group or pastoral provision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the achievement, progress and pastoral provision for a year group of students.
• Have responsibility for the strategic overview of the year group, including self-evaluation and the improvement plan for the year group.
• Monitor student progress including attendance, achievement and behaviour.

Skills

Pastoral care

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

CPD evidence

Job description

We are seeking a Head of Year to join our team at The Matthew Arnold School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About The Matthew Arnold School

The Matthew Arnold School is a thriving mixed comprehensive school for 11-16 year olds in Staines-upon-Thames, rated 'Good' in our February 2024 Ofsted inspection where we were recognised as "a school where students and staff are aspirational."

Our philosophy centres on both academic improvement and character development, encouraging students to challenge themselves and embody our motto: "Dream Big, Work Hard and Achieve." Our core values of Respect, Kindness, and Aspiration are embedded throughout school life.

The people make our school special—from inquisitive children growing into confident young adults, to our talented staff who guide them. We provide an ambitious curriculum complemented by excellent facilities and a diverse enrichment programme, while our strong pastoral structure ensures students develop into resilient individuals. Additionally, our newly established purpose-built smallholding, home to goats, chickens, and ducks, provides a unique opportunity for students to cultivate nurturing and caring skills.

As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, staff benefit from a robust support network in a collaborative environment. We are committed to creating a community where students, staff, and families proudly contribute to both the school and wider community through "transforming schools...changing lives."

Details

Position: Head of Year (Maternity Cover)

Contract: Full time, temporary

Salary: Teachers Main to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe - Surrey) £35,602 to £54,328 + TLR

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Free access to onsite gym after school

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and manage the achievement, progress and pastoral provision for a year group of students
• Have responsibility for the strategic overview of the year group, including self-evaluation and the improvement plan for the year group
• Monitor student progress including attendance, achievement and behaviour

Essential Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of pupils
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Benefits

Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay