Head of Year (Years 8 – 11)

William Perkin Church of England High School, Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 8PR is seeking to appoint a Head of Year (Years 8 – 11). 

In the current situation we are not able to hold in-school interviews for some while.  We continue to welcome applications to this role, and in the first instance will arrange phone conversations and skype interviews with suitable candidates. We look forward to hearing from you!

William Perkin CE High School (Ofsted ‘Outstanding’) is one of four Twyford Trust schools, and the new post-holder will be joining us at a time of growth and development.  The school offers comprehensive CPD, exciting development opportunities and good promotion prospects for its teachers.  

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher, with some pastoral experience and ready to take on Head of Year responsibilities.  As Head of Year you will be fully committed to ensuring all students in the year group are supported by effective pastoral systems to enable them to make outstanding academic progress within the wider context of their full personal, social and spiritual development.  You will ensure all students make an effective transition from their previous year, and are on curriculum programmes which allow them to engage fully and stretch.  You will additionally deliver outstanding leadership and management of the Year team and effective communication with parents and outside agencies, ensuring all new tutors are inducted into the school ethos & systems and leading in the delivery of the existing tutor time programme which covers PSHE and Citizenship.  This role is ideally suited to a candidate who combines pastoral strengths with a contribution to driving consistency in whole school teaching and learning, and is an excellent development opportunity for a motivated and committed teacher who hopes to move to Senior Leadership at a later stage.  

For an informal discussion about this position, or to arrange a visit, please contact the HR/Recruitment team at recruitment@twyfordacademies.org.uk 

We offer: 

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive Leadership Team
• A full-range of Trust services providing support and development
• Opportunity to gain experience within 4 different Trust schools with a common commitment to professional collaboration

For more information about the role please see the Job Description on the Twyford Trust website at:  http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies 

How to apply

Please visit the Vacancies page of the Twyford Trust website http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies for more information about how to apply, and to download a Job description, Application Form and Letter to Applicants.

Applications must be submitted to HR/Recruitment at Twyford School by the closing date and time above.  They can be posted to Twyford Church of England Academies Trust, c/o Twyford Church of England School, Twyford Crescent, Acton, London W3 9PP or emailed to recruitment@twyfordacademies.org.uk Please do not submit applications  by fax.

Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 1 April 2020

Interview date: To be confirmed

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers.  For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check 

The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.