Head of Year (non-teaching)

37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

NJC Pay Scale 24 to 28, £25,589 - £28,768 per annum (£29,174 – 32,798 FTE)

Start date: 1 September 2022

We require an energetic and enthusiastic person with excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to contribute to the work of our pastoral team.  The successful candidate will work closely with the other Heads of Year to ensure our pupils are safe, happy and engaged in their learning.  They will lead a team of base tutors and be responsible for a year group comprising approximately 180 pupils.  In addition, the successful candidate will assist in the coordination of mental health provision for pupils across the school.

This is a multi-faceted role that necessitates adaptability, strong organisational skills and attention to detail.  Above all, a ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to engage children is essential in this extremely rewarding role.  Experience of safeguarding, child protection and child mental health is desirable, but comprehensive training in this area will be provided.

Why join Sir William Robertson Academy?

Sir William Robertson Academy is a popular and successful 11-18 comprehensive school situated in delightful rural surroundings on the Lincolnshire/Nottinghamshire border.  Pupils with a positive approach to learning, a committed staff and a supportive body of parents have helped to create a school which was judged by OFSTED (March 2019) to be ‘Good’ in every area of its provision.  Sir William Robertson Academy has been acknowledged as one of the top 100 non selective state-funded schools in England.

We will offer you:  

• Competitive salary        
• Excellent pension options        
• Healthcare cashplan, including Employee Assistance Programme        
• CPD opportunities        
• Salary sacrifice schemes, such as cycle to work        
• Staff Benefits Dashboard, including cinema, shopping & leisure discounts

If you have any questions about this vacancy, or would like to visit our school in advance of making an application please contact Mrs Samantha Quincey hr@swracademy.org or call 01400 272422.

Closing date: Noon, Friday 10 June 2022   **Please note: The school welcomes early applications and may choose to interview prior to the published closing date if there is a strong field of applicants.**

Safer Recruitment:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to Safer Recruitment checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, which includes an enhanced DBS check.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 175 (as amended) and will involve contact with children and, therefore, the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, or would like to visit our school in advance of making an application, please contact Mrs Samantha Quincey hr@swracademy.org or call 01400 272422.