Year Group Manager

Workington Academy; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Workington Academy is seeking a Year Group Manager to lead safeguarding responsibilities and support attendance and student wellbeing within the year group. The role involves collaboration with pastoral teams, external agencies and parents to ensure high standards of student support.

You will use data to identify concerns, contribute to assemblies and student voice, and work within safeguarding protocols with confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in educational, pastoral or welfare contexts.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. Do not apply if you are on the Children's Barred List.

Responsibilities

• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer and hold a child protection caseload.
• Contribute to leadership of attendance monitoring and intervention for the year group.
• Support students with social, emotional, behavioural and attendance needs.
• Work closely with the Director of Learning, pastoral teams and external agencies to meet student needs.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and carers.
• Contribute to assemblies, rewards, student voice and wider academy events.
• Use data to identify concerns and implement timely, effective interventions.
• You should not apply if not compliant with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Data-driven approach

Job description

As Year Group Manager, you will:

• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer and hold a child protection caseload
• Contribute to the leadership of attendance monitoring and intervention for the year group
• Support students with social, emotional, behavioural and attendance needs
• Work closely with the Director of Learning, pastoral teams and external agencies to meet student needs
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and carers
• Contribute to assemblies, rewards, student voice and wider academy events
• Use data to identify concerns and implement timely, effective interventionsThis role requires a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high standards, alongside excellent organisational and communication skills., Experience of working with young people in an educational, pastoral or welfare context
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure
• Excellent organisation, time-management and administrative skills
• Confidence working with attendance systems, behaviour processes and safeguarding procedures
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider pastoral team
• Absolute respect for confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Experience in education, youth work or student support is advantageous, but we also welcome applicants able to demonstrate suitability through transferable experience. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children's Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.