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Assistant Head of Year

Assistant Head of Year

Lord Grey Academy

Milton Keynes

  • £25,409 - £28,900 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Tove Pay Scale Band H (£25,409 - £28,900). Pro rata actual annual salary £21,731
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
8 June 2023

Job overview

ASSISTANT HEAD OF YEAR

PERMANENT

Support Staff Role 

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum (38 term time weeks and 5 training days)

8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am – 4pm on Fridays

Tove Pay Scale Band H (£25,409 - £28,900) 

Pro rata actual annual salary £21,731

We require an enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated Assistant Head of Year as soon as possible.  The successful candidate will support, complement and work alongside the Head of Year at Lord Grey Academy.  Together with the Head of Year you will work with our students to overcome barriers to learning and support good attendance and behaviour.

The successful candidate will be child centred and able to form excellent relationships with students, staff and parents. You will be highly professional, dedicated and well organised. You will be able to balance your role in the school. You will have good organisational, ICT and administrative skills. The successful candidate will be highly supportive of their Head of Year and will be focused on motivating students to believe in the School ethos. 

The Assistant Head of Year will also take on a secondary role in school as a Cover Supervisor supervising students in lessons when the teacher is absent.  Assistant Heads of Year can cover up to 12 lessons per week.  

A candidate information booklet and application form are available on the vacancies section of Lord Grey Academy’s website:

http://www.lordgrey.org.uk/general-information/vacancies/

Please note the application form is available on the right hand side of the above link.

Completed application form and covering letter should be submitted to Human Resources at Lord Grey or emailed to hr@lordgrey.org.uk by 9am on Thursday 8th June 2023.  

Only successfully short listed candidates will be contacted.

Join an Academy on a rapid journey of improvement as part of a highly supportive and growing MAT. Lord Grey joined Tove Learning Trust in April 2018 and is situated in Bletchley on the outskirts of the growing city of Milton Keynes. The right candidate will join us on our exciting journey to providing a great education for our amazing students as we prepare them for adult life. There is a great team to work with who are already on the path to making changes that will shape the future of the Academy.

Tove Learning Trust

The trust is committed to ensuring that all students achieve as highly as possible and we work hard to offer stimulating environments that enable every learner to progress and flourish. We have a small central team and a committed Board of Trustees that are focused on delivering outstanding outcomes. We aim to have academies that are excellent communities of learning where students thrive on success. There are seven secondary schools and one primary school in this growing Trust.

The school is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check.

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About Lord Grey Academy

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  • Lord Grey Academy
  • Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes
  • Buckinghamshire
  • MK3 6EW
  • United Kingdom
+44 1908 626110

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At Lord Grey Academy, we are deeply committed to cultivating a culture of character and excellence among our students, grounded in our core values of determination, ambition, civility, integrity, and curiosity. We believe in fostering a learning environment where these values are not only taught but lived out daily.

Our students are encouraged to embrace determination and ambition, pushing themselves to achieve their fullest potential. Civility and integrity are woven into the fabric of our community, promoting respect and honesty in all interactions. Additionally, we celebrate curiosity, encouraging students to ask questions, explore new ideas, and embrace lifelong learning.

The motto of Lord Grey Academy, "Lord Grey Can" encapsulates our commitment to unity, collaboration, and collective achievement within our vibrant community. At Lord Grey, we believe that success is not an individual pursuit but a shared journey. By working together, supporting one another, and embracing diversity, we create an environment where every member can thrive and reach their full potential.

Our motto inspires us to foster strong relationships, celebrate each other's accomplishments, and uphold a sense of belonging and inclusivity for all. Together, we strive for excellence in academics, character development, and personal growth, ensuring that every member of our community is valued and empowered to succeed.

As an employee at Lord Grey Academy, you'll have the opportunity to not only impart knowledge but also instil these essential values in the hearts and minds of our future leaders. Join us in shaping a generation of students who embody these principles and make a positive impact on the world.

Lord Grey Academy joined the Tove Learning Trust in April 2018.  We are a close knit family of schools that have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community. Academies within the Trust collaborate to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our staff and students.

Winners of the Secondary School of the Year award in the MK Education Awards 2023, plus two further awards for Maths team of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement award. Winners of MK Inspiring Secondary School June 2023.

Ofsted rated Good in May 2022.

We offer:

  • Support and well-being - you will become part of a family who really look out for one another.
  • Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling and advice for you and your close family and access to lots of well-being support
  • Professional development - your performance review is truly targeted around you and your development. We want you to be the best you can be which in turn will enhance your performance and lead to outstanding outcomes for all
  • Excellent pension schemes - both pension schemes are defined benefit schemes where you build up your pension based on a fixed formula to provide a guaranteed income at retirement. You have the opportunity to see what your actual pension will be
  • Free tea and coffee in faculty offices
  • Free porridge with a paid coffee in the canteen daily
  • Annual Flu jab
  • Free staff pilates weekly
  • Specsavers NHS Eye tests
  • Weekly special colleague award vouchers
  • Weekly Vision and Values thank you emails as nominated by your colleagues
  • Thank you cards from students
  • Access to Paris St Germain Football Academy holiday camps and Player Development Programmes for staff children
  • Staff Socials and competitions with prizes- weekly quiz in our Headlines staff newsletter


Samantha Satyanadhan - Associate Principal

Jim Parker - Executive Principal

School Motto - Lord Grey Can

Character Values- Determination, Ambition, Curiosity, Civility and Integrity

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