Head of Year -Key Stage 3 (non-teaching)
The Queen Katherine School
Kendal
- Expired
- Salary:
- £25,951 FTE / £23,874 pro rata
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 15 March 2018
Job overview
Head of Year - Key Stage 3 (non-teaching)
42 hours per week, term-time only £25,951 FTE / £23,874 pro rata
To start ASAP
We are seeking a Head of Year (initially working in KS3) to manage and organise the effective day to day pastoral care of students.
As Head of Year you will be the first port of call for parents or members of the school community. You will work on Child Protection and Every Child Matters issues with the Safeguarding Officer, as well as managing matters of student discipline, progress and attendance. This varied role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to the outcomes of students though effective support and acting as a positive role model.
An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in an appropriate subject and experience working in a school environment are essential. This role requires proven experience of working with young people aged 11 – 16 as well as recent experience of the implementation of Child Protection & Safeguarding policies and procedures.
The successful applicant must bring knowledge of the National Curriculum requirements for the relevant Key Stage, an understanding of teaching and learning strategies, excellent people skills and a positive, flexible approach to work. The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS).
Closing date noon on Thursday 15th March
Interviews Tuesday 20th March
Start date ASAP
For queries contact Tracy Houlden tracy.houlden@queenkatherine.org
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About The Queen Katherine School
Our School
The Queen Katherine School is situated on the edge of the stunning Lake District; we are an 11-18 Academy with approximately 1000 students. The school was rated Good by Ofsted in March 2022. Our results reflect the school’s incredible success: top 7% in the country for A level (grades A-B) and top 25% for Progress 8 at GCSE. We have fantastic facilities all located on one, large site providing a vibrant and healthy learning space.
Our school culture is based around being ‘Proud to Belong’, a set of values that our whole community, students, staff, parents and governors, work to develop. We are a school that believes whole-heartedly in developing the whole child and we give equal importance to our academic and whole child curriculum. We pride ourselves not only on our academic excellence, but also on the unparalleled extra-curricular opportunities we provide to broaden students’ horizons and develop the confidence and creativity that our learners need to thrive as they move into a global community.
Our care for students is reflected in all aspects of our school organisation. We invest heavily in pastoral support so that non-teaching pastoral experts – often in liaison with teachers - can break down learning barriers to empower teachers to teach with the highest expectations. Behaviour in school is excellent so our learners reach their potential. We are proud to be an inclusive community supporting students of all abilities and aptitudes in this mixed socio-economic area.
Our teaching culture is based upon ‘excellence beyond compliance’. We believe in the power of collective teacher efficacy using a common language and being clear what it is to be a ‘QKS teacher’ but this is underpinned by a strong ethos of teacher autonomy. We invest heavily in high-quality CPD. We practise an annual Teaching and Learning focus for all colleagues in combination with separate departmental CPD foci led by Subject Leaders.
If you are looking to work in a supportive and aspirational school community absolutely committed to positive relationships and the highest expectations for all learners, you will find this at The Queen Katherine School.
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