Head of Year

This is a significant leadership role. The post holder will undertake the strategic pastoral and academic lead for a named Year group.

The post holder must possess the ability to effectively utilise data in order to make informed tactical decisions that align with the requirements of the specific year group and demonstrate operational leadership

The post holder will lead a team of form tutors. They will provide leadership and support to enable them to thrive in their roles, develop professionally and effectively contribute to the school’s core purpose. 

The post holder will work with tutors, the wider pastoral team and SLT to provide efficient and effective support and challenge enabling all pupils to flourish.

The postholder will therefore be responsible for ensuring that the Year Team contributes to the school’s aspiration for all pupils to find their purpose and thrive as citizens of the world.

Leadership & Management

·     To understand, advance and act in accordance with the school’s vision, values and core purpose. 

·     To articulate the school’s core purpose, vision and values and ensure that they are understood, shared and acted upon by all Form Tutors.

·     Contribute to achieving the school’s vision by providing effective leadership for a named Year Group.

·     To implement and embed the school’s high standards and expectations of pupil achievement, pupil behaviour and professionalism of staff at all times.

·     To analyse and interpret a range of data pertinent to the cohort, in order to contribute to a holistic approach to meeting pupils’ needs.

·     To ensure effective safeguarding and pastoral care for all pupils within the year group.

·     To manage resources creatively, effectively and efficiently to meet the priorities of the school.

School Culture

·     Promote positive and respectful relationships across the school community.

·     Contribute to establishing and maintaining a safe and calm environment by sustaining high expectations and standards of behaviour for all pupils.

·     Ensure that the school’s routines and rules are clearly understood and followed by all staff and pupils.

·     To build, develop and maintain effective relationships with parents, carers and members of the wider community to enhance the educational experience and outcomes of all pupils.

Curriculum & Teaching

·     Establish a culture and develop practices that enable all pupils to access the curriculum and learn effectively.

·     Ensure staff receive up-to-date and high-quality information about pupils’ needs so staff are able to provide the personalised support necessary for all pupils to thrive.

·     Ensure the effective delivery of the Personal Development Curriculum during the delivery of assemblies and the Form Tutor Programme

Performance & Standards

·     Monitor and review Year Group policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on pupil progress in line with Trust and school policy.

·     Ensure that the Year Group contributes significantly to the main school headline outcomes against which the whole school is judged

·     Ensure effective communication with parents to involve them in their child’s learning as well as providing information about curriculum, attainment, progress and targets.

·     Provide information to parents, school, governors and external bodies on request.