Head of Year - Non-Teaching
Lowton CofE High School
Wigan
- £25,541 - £28,826 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC: Grade 7
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Ideally November 2023
- Apply by:
- 8 October 2023
Job overview
NJC: Grade 7: Range 20-25
FTE Salary: £28,371 - £32,020* pay award pending
Actual Salary: £25,541 - £28,826
We are a school on a mission – to provide an exceptional education for every young person that we serve in our school community so that their life chances are transformed.
Our recent inspection report talks about the ‘transformative improvements’ in the school in the last few years, reflected in our culture, ethos, quality of education and outcomes.
The conditions are ripe to continue our journey towards being excellent in all we do. We are now looking for a committed and aligned individual with drive and passion for the school’s ambition to raise and support the aspirations of all students.
This is a key role for a non-teaching Head of Year to support our commitment to the highest standards of pastoral care for the students we serve.
You may already be in a pastoral support role or you may be a teacher looking to specialise in pastoral work. Either way, we are looking for a skilled and confident person with the commitment, experience and character required to uphold our high standards and fully support teachers in ensuring that students are ready to learn.
At the heart of the job, you will be a committed and caring person with a strong desire to make a difference to the lives of young people. Your high quality people skills give you the ability to address sensitive matters with a caring approach and appropriate confidentiality. You will thrive in a busy working environment with the ability react to the needs of students. You will be equally comfortable writing reports, extracting and analysing data and presenting to the Senior Leadership Team.
We are committed to delivering the highest standards and our staff are proud to belong to the school; we believe that Lowton Church of England High School is a great place to be.
- Interested:
- Listen to the Headteacher's message: Headteacher Welcome Message
- Check out our website and Facebook page
Lowton Church of England High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Suitability checks will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, Prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
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About Lowton CofE High School
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Lowton Church of England High School is a 'Good' school in all areas (Ofsted, March 2023) and we are on a mission - to provide an exceptional education for every young person that we serve in our school community so that their life chances are transformed.
Our school values are at the heart of everything we do and of everything we ask of ourselves, of our pupils and parents, and of our wider community. Everyone is valued in our school, and we focus daily on creating a sense of belonging, of high aspiration and of personal excellence and achievement for every pupil, every member of staff and for every family we serve. We believe that our collective ambition, care and commitment are demonstrated through the challenge we offer to everyone to work hard to be the very best they can be and be truly proud of their identity, their school and their community.
Mrs Galbraith took up post as Headteacher of Lowton Church of England High School in January 2025. She is a school leader with extensive headship and school improvement experience leading to her recently being awarded a Pearson National Teaching Award (Silver) for Headteacher of the Year in a Secondary School. Mrs Galbraith leads with clarity of vision, compassion and challenge to secure the very best possible provision for pupils in her care and a very positive working environment for staff at Lowton.
Lowton is not just a secondary school, it is a family; where all of our pupils are nurtured and cared for while being challenged and supported to be resilient, confident and successful learners and human beings who are ready to make a valuable and positive contribution to society.
We have a high-quality curriculum, a dedicated and highly skilled staff team and a values-driven leadership team. This is a great place to learn and work!
The future at Lowton is exciting! The conditions are perfect for us to continue our journey towards being exceptional in all we do.
To learn more about the life of our school we invite you to explore our Facebook page, read our website and visit us to see our school at work, and at its best.
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