Head of Year (non teaching)

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is a Good school, which is defined equally by its high academic achievements and its warmth and inclusivity.  Here at OSSMA, there are no limits to your ambitions. No boundaries to your development, and no ceiling to your success. Here, there are no hurdles too high for you to overcome, and no fear of failure. Here, it is all about your future.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Head of Year, to join our dedicated and committed Pastoral Team. You need to be determined to drive up standards, have a positive approach to your work life and be committed to making a difference. 

We are looking for:

• A self-motivated, energetic individual with the ability to communicate with people from all walks of life. 
• Someone who possesses exceptional literacy skills, works well under pressure, is able to meet deadlines, use their own initiative and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• An enthusiastic and innovative team player dedicated to sharing good practice and taking full advantage of all opportunities to develop their skills. 
• An inclusive individual, with high expectations of their students, who is committed to maximising rates of progress.
• Someone with a sense of humour, who understands the importance of developing a positive culture in our organisation.

Responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and evaluation of the academic and pastoral achievements of a busy year group
• Leading a team of form tutors to ensure excellence at all levels achieved
• Liaising with other middle leaders within the school to ensure high quality teaching and learning

We will guarantee:

• Professional and personal development;
• Excellent support from an experienced team;
• Friendly staff and motivated students;
• A comprehensive range of extra-curricular activities;
• Innovative approaches to reducing workload, improving wellbeing and work-life balance whilst retaining high standards;
• An empowered workforce with a genuine voice in improving the Academy further;
• A unified, dedicated and supportive team of staff
• Support from creative and innovative colleagues that will ensure your professional practice continues to develop. 

If you share the academy's vision and ambitions, possess a strong desire to work within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and our community, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

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Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974