Assistant Head of Year (KS4)

Dear Applicant,

I am delighted that you have expressed an interest in working at St Wilfrid’s Church of England Academy. As we continue to support the wellbeing of our students, the Academy has decided to expand its pastoral support. We are therefore seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed member of staff to work within our pastoral team as they collectively strive to provide outstanding wrap-around care for the students within St Wilfrid’s.

The successful candidate must have a desire to make a difference in the lives of our young people, providing them with the extra layers of support necessary to succeed regardless of their background or ability. They must be able to forge collaborative, working relationships with colleagues at all levels within the Academy and with relevant external agencies.

They will also need to have the skills to lead one to one or small group workshops to impact on emotional and behavioural well-being by becoming an expert within the team in areas such as bereavement or low level anxiety. They will also be an active member of a team of staff who manage our ‘Reflect’ unit which provides a space for reflection or isolation as a result of behaviours within the Academy which go against our school policy.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will need to be focused, flexible, resilient and good-humoured, and have a proven success in supporting the holistic development of children. As a leader in the Academy, they will be expected to lead worship assemblies for large groups, represent the academy in professional settings and attend whole school events.

If you were to be successful in your application, you would be joining an Academy which strives for excellence. We benefit from purpose-built accommodation with excellent facilities. All in all, it is a wonderful place to work, learn and worship. Our vision is ‘Lord Direct us to Live Life to the Full’, rooted in John 10:10. Whilst Learning, we are Inspired and develop our Values through Experiences as each member flourishes. We aim to raise aspirations, realise potential and develop well-rounded successful staff and young people.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate check, checks of the relevant barred/ prohibition lists and also a right to work check.

If you believe you can make a difference and contribute to the pastoral work within the Academy, so that our students leave equipped to deal with the challenges they will face in the future, I would warmly welcome your application.

Please submit the Support Staff application form, which can be downloaded from the Academy website along with a letter of application of not more than two A4 sides, detailing how your experiences to date qualify you for the post. These should be sent to Mrs K Nightingale, PA to the Principal, via knightingale@saintwilfrids.com.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 9AM on Monday 20th February 2023.

I look forward to receiving your application.