Head of Year - The Grange School

Dorset Council UK; Coleford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dynamic leader to join the pastoral team as Head of Year at a forward-thinking school. This role is pivotal in shaping student development, behaviour, and academic success. The ideal candidate will inspire both students and staff, fostering a positive environment that reflects the school's values. You will work closely with a dedicated team to ensure every student thrives, while also enjoying the benefits of professional development and a supportive community. Join us in making a meaningful impact on young lives in a beautiful coastal area.

Benefits

Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for student welfare and academic progress.
• Ability to inspire and engage with the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire excellence in year groups.
• Monitor academic progress and implement interventions.
• Foster a positive and inclusive culture.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about student welfare, behaviour, and academic progress? Do you have the leadership qualities to inspire both students and staff? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our pastoral team as a Head of Year at The Grange School.

We would particularly welcome applications from teachers of Computer Science, English, and MFL, although this post is open to applicants of all subject specialisms.

About The Post

We are looking to appoint a Head of Year to lead and inspire excellence throughout TGS, ensuring that students are consistently working hard so they can have great lives. Successful colleagues will be driven by a desire to shape the culture and ethos of the school. As a Head of Year, you will play a pivotal role in leading the personal development, behaviour, and academic progress of students within your year groups. Working closely with tutors, subject staff, SLT, and parents, you will ensure that each student receives the support, challenge, and guidance they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide clear and effective leadership of your year groups.
2. Monitor academic progress, attendance, and behaviour, implementing intervention strategies where needed.
3. Foster a positive and inclusive year group culture that reflects the school’s values.
4. Lead assemblies and support whole-school events.
5. Work collaboratively with the safeguarding and pastoral teams.
6. Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to support student success.

What We Can Offer You

1. An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families.
2. An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership.
3. The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust.
4. The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast.
5. Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme.
6. Free on-site parking.

Who We Are Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you have:

1. High-energy and passion, with a clear moral purpose which is driven by a desire to improve the life chances of young people.
2. An ability to inspire and relate well to the whole community.
3. Emotional intelligence and an ability to adapt to a range of situations and communicate with various stakeholders including students, parents, and other colleagues and professionals.
4. A commitment to, and evidence of, professional development of both yourself and others.
5. A commitment to engaging with evidence and research to inform practice.
6. Outgoing and enthusiastic with a positive “can-do” attitude and a solution-focused approach.
7. A sense of humour.

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values, which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture