Head of Year (non teaching)
Sir Herbert Leon Academy
Milton Keynes
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £18,932 - £23,122 actual salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 19 March 2019
Job overview
Full Time – term time (37 hours, 38 week + 5 days)
£22,401 - £27,358 pro rata, £18,932 - £23,122 actual salary
We are looking to appoint a highly skilled and dedicated leader who is able to inspire students to achieve their very best at a personal and academic level.
The successful candidate will possess the necessary interpersonal skills thus enabling them to establish trusting, supportive and effective working partnerships with young people, parents and carers.
This is an exciting time to join Sir Herbert Leon Academy, after our recent Ofsted visit we have moved to Required Improvements with ’Good’ for Leadership & Management, Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare and Post 16.
With our ‘broad and balanced’ curriculum as well as ‘pupils behaving well in lessons, break and lunchtimes’ being recognised by Ofsted, Sir Herbert Leon Academy is very much a school on its way to ‘Good’.
We know we still have work to do to ensure that all our students enjoy a rich and successful time with us …….. your role is crucial in helping us achieve this.
We are looking for a Head of Year who:
- Will oversee and support the pastoral and academic progress of the students in their year group, taking the strategic lead role to deliver student success
- Will support, challenge and engage a diverse cohort of students, enriching their learning experience, maximising their potential and raising attainment
What we can offer you:
- Something we take very seriously is staff WELLBEING. That is why we have partnered up with BHSF to provide support and employee benefits, such as a health cash plan scheme to support healthcare, discounted gym membership and an employee assistance programme.
- Free on-site car parking – also close to Central Milton Keynes train station with direct links to London Euston (30 mins) and Birmingham (52 mins).
- Access to our sports facilities including a gym and swimming pool.
AET believes that each and every child is inspired to choose a remarkable life. Our mission is to gather and motivate inspirational people committed to delivering an excellent education that launches children into remarkable lives.
Our values are:
- Be unusually brave
- Discover what’s possible
- Push the limits
- Be big-hearted
We offer:
- Excellent career prospects across the network, with a culture of looking to promote from within
- Access to CPD to enable you to grow and development in your role
- Something we take very seriously is staff WELLBEING. That’s why we have partnered up with BHSF to provide support and employee benefits, such as a health cash plan scheme to support healthcare, discounted gym membership and a employee assistance programme
- The opportunity to use Google Suite, which allows you to do your best work, all in one suite
- Free car parking
Closing date: Midday Tuesday 19 March 2019
Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Find your remarkable, apply today, by clicking the apply now button.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
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About Sir Herbert Leon Academy
- Sir Herbert Leon Academy
- Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes
- Buckinghamshire
- MK2 3HQ
- United Kingdom
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Sir Herbert Leon Academy is an 11-19 Mixed Comprehensive in Bletchley, South Milton Keynes. Our academy has 587 learners and employs around 100 dedicated teachers and support staff. The academy's senior leadership team places high priority on colleagues' mental health and work/life balance and has established systems to allow staff to flourish. There is a centralised behaviour system, a clear line management structure and opportunities for personal and professional development. As Sir Herbert Leon is a relatively small secondary school, new staff can foster strong relationships with both colleagues and students very swiftly, which enables them to embed within their new team quickly and know how best to teach students, according to their individual needs. The students are the beating heart of the school; it is a privilege to teach them as we continue on our journey to raise aspirations and outcomes for the local community.
At Sir Herbert Leon Academy we are totally committed to each and every student’s academic success, personal well-being and preparation for the future. We are proud to be an inclusive community school which welcomes all cultures, faiths and beliefs. Our core purpose is to enable all young people to have the opportunities to make exceptional progress both academically and in their life outside of the classroom so that they are able to live fulfilling and successful lives.
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes has excellent rail connections to the rest of the UK. Trains run from Milton Keynes Central to London Euston every 5-15 minutes, with the fastest journeys taking just 34 minutes. There is a brand new dual carriageway linking Milton Keynes to the M1.
There are good commuter links to London, Cambridge, Oxford and the Midlands.
Ofsted
We are currently disappointingly judged to be 'Inadequate' following our full inspection in May 2022. To view all our Ofsted reports please click here.
In the short period of time since the report has been published, the school and new Principal have moved to ensure that swift action has and is being taken to address the concerns raised in the report.
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WHY JOIN OUR ACADEMY?
Development:
We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences that will support you on your professional learning journey with AET.
Lifestyle:
We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance.
Money:
All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme). Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our AET Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.
Wellbeing:
We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical health and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.
OUR TRUST
We are proud to be part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET).
AET was formally established in 2008 and AET is now a national group of 57 primary, secondary and special academies. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network of schools.
Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.
AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here.
We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.
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