Head of Learning (Head of Year)

Baylis Court School is a popular and oversubscribed school for girls aged 11-18 in Slough, Berkshire. We are seeking to appoint, from September 2022, an inspirational Head of Learning (Head of Year), to join our fantastic community. Ideally, we are looking for someone who will also have the ability to teach Geography, History, Religious Studies, Physical Education, Dance or Food Technology. 

Our students are polite, confident and highly motivated. They enjoy school, love learning and are driven to accomplish excellent results. Our Ofsted reports are not only a tribute to their ambition, but to the commitment of our teaching staff.

You will find a refreshingly collaborative culture here, underpinned by mutual respect and trust. The Principal and Senior Leadership Team are visible, positive and proactive. Staff enjoy working at Baylis Court where they are recognised and valued, enjoying personalised professional development that is tailored to each individual’s interests and aspirations.

The successful candidate for this post will be able to demonstrate experience in pastoral development, wellbeing and learning of students; working within the school parameters. In addition, the successful candidate will show commitment to their professional development, innovation in relation to their subject specialism as well as the ability to challenge students of different abilities to include the most able. They will be an outstanding classroom teacher in their career to date with evidence of successful teaching and a commitment to the wider life of a school.

The person appointed will be given full support in their career development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our students. 

If you believe that you are the right person for this role, we look forward to hearing from you. 

We also a forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme, Medical Cash Plan, Wider Wallet benefit hub, no lesson cover and generous non-teaching time allocation. Since we are close to the centre of Slough, travel connections are excellent, with the M4 within easy reach and the mainline rail station.

CLOSING DATE: noon, 23 May 2022

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Allison Worley, Human Resources Manager aworley@thameslearningtrust.co.uk 

or

Rosie Bounds, Principal’s PA on RBO@bayliscourt.slough.sch.uk 

To apply for this position click apply now.

Application forms are also available via the school website

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all the staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.