Head of Year (Maternity Cover)

The Matthew Arnold School; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Matthew Arnold School in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking a Head of Year to lead the achievement, progress and pastoral provision for a year group, driving high standards and supporting students across their key stage. Essential requirements include safeguarding commitment, Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent, and evidence of continuing professional development.

You'll monitor attendance, attainment and behaviour, contribute to self‑evaluation and the year group's improvement plan, and

Qualifications

• Awareness and commitment to safeguarding pupils.
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

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

Safeguarding awareness

CPD commitment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

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

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

Requirements include:

Essential

• 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