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Head of Year
Salary: Main / Upper Ranges + TLR 2C - £6,577 per annum
Fulltime, permanent post
Required for April 2019
The Head of Year role is crucial in the development, progress and achievement of our students and is the core of our pastoral provision working closely with senior leaders, learning support, members of our pastoral team, as well as teachers and support staff school wide. This is an excellent opportunity to join our established pastoral team at this Ofsted rated 'Good' school where our staff are passionate about their students and about those students succeeding and achieving their 'Personal Best'.
As Head of Year you will:
Inspire and motivate students to sustain high levels of achievement and develop a good attitude to learning, behaviour and attendance.
Be accountable for the pastoral progress and development of all students and groups of students within the year group, the pastoral care programme, as well as the behaviour of students in line with school policy and procedures.
Lead the team of Form Tutors for your year group, supporting the development of their practice in the role.
Be the primary line of communication between home and school.
Applicants will need to evidence their experience, skills and attributes to fulfil this role efficiently and effectively, as well as demonstrate the ability to accept new ideas and a thorough commitment to student learning, with evidence of high level of their subject specialism and professional development. A proven ability to be flexible and adaptable, as well as display a positive attitude to meet the needs of the pastoral provision, as well as their faculty and school wide initiatives. We want staff with the vision and determination to ensure all our students receive a first class education and who will rise to the challenge of building on success.
In return the successful candidate can expect:
- Comprehensive tailored induction programmes
- Mentor / Buddy System
- Outstanding Teacher Programmes
- An extensive support programme, including a system of twilights
- Commitment to continuing professional development, including MA / MSc and other courses
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Various staff benefits including access to the gymnasium and swimming pool
If you feel that The King Edmund School is the type of school you are seeking, please apply by completing the application form available from our school website and email to recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk.
Closing Date for applications is Monday 25 February 2019 (midday)
Interviews to be conducted on Thursday 28 February 2019
The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
Information about the School
The King Edmund School is a high performing school with specialist status for Business, Enterprise and Applied Learning. The school has 1600 students, including over 200 in the Sixth Form.
The school prides itself on its excellent facilities, state of the art technology and innovative and progressive curriculum at all levels and across all key stages.
Students are well cared for and given every opportunity to shine. Extra curricular opportunities are varied and numerous.
The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment Procedures.