Year Manager

Derby Moor Spencer Academy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby Moor Spencer Academy is seeking an individual who can engage and motivate students to achieve their potential, promote positive behaviour and support social development through the House system. The role requires working in partnership with students, parents, staff and external agencies, with a focus on interventions to help students reach their potential and excellent attendance.

The academy values flexibility, a hands-on approach and the ability to adapt to priorities, contributing to a

Qualifications

• Engage and motivate students to achieve their potential.
• Promote positive behaviour and support students' choices.
• Promote the House system and support students' social development.
• Work in partnership, leading and communicating effectively with students, parents, staff and external agencies.
• Knowledge and understanding of interventions to help students to reach their potential.
• Commitment to promoting excellent attendance.
• Ability to undertake tracking and analysis of behaviour and attendance using Arbor (desirable).
• Flexible, hands-on approach and adaptability to the academy's priorities.

Responsibilities

• Engage and motivate students to achieve their potential.
• Promote positive behaviour and support students' choices.
• Promote the House system within the school, focusing on students’ social development.
• Work in partnership, leading and communicating effectively with students, parents, staff and external agencies.
• Have knowledge and understanding of interventions to help students reach their potential.
• Promote excellent attendance.
• Undertake tracking and analysis of behaviour and attendance using Arbor (desirable).
• Be flexible, adopt a hands-on approach and adapt to the academy's priorities.

Job description

Derby Moor is a vibrant and exciting place to work and to learn as both a student and a member of staff. Our school motto of ‘Together We Succeed’ captures our approach to life and learning at the academy and also reflects the diversity and aspiration of our school community. Our motto is underpinned by our four core values:

Achievement - We believe that everyone can achieve, regardless of background or personal circumstance.

Aspiration - We believe our students and staff can be the best in their chosen field. Our renowned employability curriculum gives our students the knowledge, skills-base and experiences they need to aim for greatness and to aspire to be the best they can be. For staff, our bespoke cpd offer ensures they have developmental opportunities and are supported to become expert practitioners.

High Expectations - We believe high expectations are the foundations of success and expect the highest standards from our community. This is in terms of their conduct, communication and commitment to their own development. We are preparing students for life and the world of work, as such, we will not settle for anything less than excellence.

Community - We believe that the community at Derby Moor is unique and is key in preparing our young people for life in modern Britain. Our community is diverse and we all embrace the rich variety of faiths, cultures and backgrounds that exist here, working together to ensure everyone feels valued, safe and fulfilled.

At Derby Moor Spencer Academy, we take great pride in the facilities that we offer our students. Our school was re-built in 2013 and now features a welcoming entrance plaza, state of the art technology and a diverse range of learning spaces and sports facilities.

We are seeking to appoint an individual who:

• Is able to engage and motivate students to achieve their potential.
• Is committing to promoting positive behaviour throughout the school and support students to take responsibility for their behaviour and choices.
• Is willing to promote the House system within the school, focussing on students’ social development.
• Is able to work in partnership, leading and communicating effectively with students, parents, staff and external agencies.
• Has knowledge and understanding of interventions to help students to reach their potential.
• Is committed to promoting excellent attendance.
• Is able to undertake tracking and analysis of behaviour and attendance using Arbor (desirable).
• Is able to work flexibly, adopt a hands on approach and adapt to the needs and priorities of the academy.

In return, as part of the Spencer Academies Trust, we can offer you:

• A GOOD school (OFSTED 2012, 2017, 2022)
• A friendly, supportive and professional team of staff
• A commitment to provide Continuing Professional Development
• An excellent support programme for new staff

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.