Head of Year (Learning Director of Year)

Kingsmead is a large, oversubscribed school that, despite serving a postcode in the top 20% most deprived parts of England: 

• Has an ambitious curriculum, with almost an almost exclusively GCSE KS4 and A Level KS5, aiming for 90% EBacc while also having a performing a visual arts specialism. 
• A track record of above average progress scores in spite of the challenge posed by such an ambitious curriculum. 
• Exceptional behaviour, with a consistent approach that combines explicit boundaries with the space to build relationships and support those children who need it. 
• A thoughtfully constructed wider school experience for the children, with an ambitious combination of clubs, trips, careers guidance and wider enrichment. 

A Learning Director of year at Kingsmead is accountable for promoting and safeguarding students’ welfare and personal development. They will lead, manage and co-ordinate the strategic development of their year group with a focus on the Pastoral development, with responsibility for Behaviour, Attendance, Punctuality, mental health & development and the Readiness Curriculum.

The Learning Director of Year will support the work of the wider pastoral team and will lead, manage, motivate & develop year team tutors and the Deputy Learning Directors of year. 

The Learning Director of Year will be a visible presence within the school, monitoring students’ behaviour at changeover times, break and lunch and within lessons, to maintain effective routines. To promote the ethos and values of the school. 

Working with Students, parents, middle leadership; the Learning Directors of year and Learning Directors of department, and with relevant outside agencies

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