Head of Year

Head of Year -  2 FTE

MPS/UPR plus TLR 1a

Required for September 2021

The opportunity has arisen to appoint two Head of Years who can inspire while overseeing the link between pastoral and academic achievements to ensure the very best outcomes for every student.

The successful candidate will be a strong teacher who is able to work effectively as part of the pastoral team and lead and develop a team of form tutors. The successful candidate will have:

• An understanding of the monitoring and tracking procedures within school for pastoral and academic success;

• A knowledge and understanding of strategies for ensuring positive behaviour and engagement in learning;

• A commitment to and knowledge of effective interventions aimed at improving progress;

• The ability to address sensitive matters with a caring approach and appropriate confidentiality;

• The ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with various stakeholders.

Biddick Academy is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect that all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post, along with pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Closing date for application: Tuesday 11 May 2021 at 9am

Interviews: Thursday 20 May 2021