Head of Year

Head of Year

An 'Outstanding' school in the heart of Croydon are looking for a Head of Year to start in September 2025. This is a full time, and permanent contract issued via the School.

The School are open to either a graduate of qualified teacher to take up the role of Head of Year. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career quickly at a supportive and high-achieving secondary school.

If you would like to know more about or apply Head of Year opportunity, please read further details below!

What will you do as a Head of Year?

• Pastoral Support:
  • To encourage pupils' engagement with the education process by supporting behaviour for learning
  • To follow up concerns about behaviour of the pupils in the Year Group
  • To attend meetings and contribute to the work of the Pastoral Support Team

• Contributing to the whole School Improvement Plan in conjunction with the Pastoral Lead
• Developing, building and maintaining relationships with outside agencies

• Attendance and Welfare:
  • Close liaison with the academy's attendance officer, as well as working with the wider pastoral team
  • To conduct welfare check visits, as required
  • To maintain accurate records of all actions taken in relation to improving students' attendance

• Developing and managing systems for the monitoring and tracking of students out of lessons

• Behaviour:
  • Maintain and improve behaviour management standards of some children, some of whom can be challenging and display challenging behaviour
  • To ensure all pupils in the Year Group know and understand the standards of behaviour expected from them
• Parent Liaison:
  • Engaging with parents and students through telephone discussions and home visits, although formal meetings may also be required on occasion

If you would like to know more about or apply for this Head of Year opportunity, please read further details below!

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Head of Year
• Focus on the following areas:
  • Pastoral Support
  • Attendance and Welfare
  • Behaviour
  • Parent Liaison
• Inspiring and motivating the younger generation
• September 2025 start - Full Time & Permanent
• £38,000 - £41,000 per annum
• Located in the Borough of Croydon

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Strong academics across the board - Degree, A Levels and GCSEs
• Interest in making a difference daily
• Must be able to coach & mentor pupils to success

SCHOOL DETAILS

• Impressive Progress 8 results
• Modern & creative facilities throughout
• Impeccable behaviour throughout the School
• Plenty of additional support in class from graduate Teaching Assistants
• Good Tube Links - Croydon

If you are interested in this Head of Year opportunity, interviews can be arranged immediately!!

Apply for this Head of Year opportunity by sending your CV to Alex at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!

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