Assistant Head of Year (non-teaching)

Havelock Academy is now recruiting for Assistant Heads of Year (non-teaching). This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, STEM opportunities, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

• Permanent post, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
• To work as part of our pastoral team to raise levels of achievement and standards of behaviour across the academy by promoting a strong sense of positive identity within year and house groups and a sense of belonging across the academy.
• To promote the academy’s ethos and values across the student body, in particular with the relevant linked year group(s).
• To operate as part of the Pastoral Support team and be an integral member of the year group team(s), assisting with any relevant activity which supports the overall aims and objectives of the academy improvement plan.
• To fully invest in #TeamHavelock to make a positive difference across our community, working with students, parents/carers, staff and wider stakeholders including outside agencies. 

Who we are looking for 

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths at grade C (4+) or above
• Competent with computers and other technology
• Good administrative and organisational skills
• Experience of working with young people in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Passionate about the potential of every pupil.

See what it means and feels like to be part of the DRET Way.

This post is term time only. 

About our Academy

Havelock is the founding member of the David Ross Education Trust, with the trust motto of Broadening Horizons at the heart of everything we do. We deliver an ambitious curriculum to all students in an inclusive environment where we strive to ensure all children can succeed. The Havelock Way was introduced some years ago to provide a clear shared approach for our full community, ensuring expert teachers can focus on teaching. We were recently (January 2023) inspected by Ofsted and graded as Good in all areas.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 12 (FTE £26,421 per annum; £23,207 Pro Rata salary on 39 weeks per year)
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• World class facilities in flag ship building
• Ongoing CPD for all staff
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click "here". 

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.