Head of Year - Student Wellbeing & Attendance Lead

Aspire People; Bury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are partnering with a multi-academy trust secondary school in Bury to appoint an experienced non-teaching Head of Year. This full-time, long-term role focuses on behaviour, attendance, pastoral support and student wellbeing.

As Head of Year you will support students, work with parents and carers, staff and the safeguarding team to address concerns and promote positive outcomes. Immediate start preferred. DBS on update service desirable; references required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a behaviour, attendance, pastoral or Head of Year role.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Experience supporting students in a mainstream secondary school.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, consistent and supportive approach.
• The ability to work effectively with students, staff and parents/carers.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and managing student behaviour across the year group
• Monitoring and improving student attendance and punctuality
• Providing pastoral support to students
• Working with parents/carers and school staff to address concerns
• Managing behaviour and attendance interventions
• Building positive relationships with students and supporting their wellbeing
• Working as part of the wider pastoral and safeguarding team

Skills

Behaviour management

Attendance monitoring

Pastoral support

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Job description

Aspire People are partnering with a multi-academy trust secondary school in Bury to appoint an experienced non-teaching Head of Year. This full-time, long-term role focuses on behaviour, attendance, pastoral support and student wellbeing.

As Head of Year you will support students, work with parents and carers, staff and the safeguarding team to address concerns and promote positive outcomes. Immediate start preferred. DBS on update service desirable; references required.