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Head of Year

Head of Year

Vision for Education Newcastle

Northumberland

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Easter 2018 or as soon as possible

Job overview

  

BERWICK ACADEMY

Job Title: Head of Year

Location: Berwick

Salary: MPS – UPS plus TLR1a (£9,287)

Start Date:  Easter 2018 or as soon as possible

Contract Type: Full time

Contract Term: Permanent

The Governing Body would like to appoint a head of Year with outstanding experience of pastoral care.

A Head of Year is a key role within the pastoral structure of the Academy and is essential in maintaining the purposeful environment in which students make progress and reach their full potential. 

The successful applicant will be committed to our school improvement process and lead on the achievement, behaviour and pastoral development of their year group. They will be a driving force in ensuring high standards of pastoral care through leading a team of Form Tutors, taking overall responsibility for the welfare and discipline of the year group and identifying students who require additional guidance and support

The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Headteacher – Pastoral. 

Berwick Academy is located midway between Edinburgh and Newcastle on the east coast mainline and serves the beautiful coastal community of Berwick upon Tweed in north Northumberland. We are a co-educational academy for pupils aged 13-18, with 540 pupils approx.

Berwick Academy is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people. We offer all teachers excellent support and place a strong emphasis on continued professional development.

For an application pack, to arrange a visit or an informal chat regarding this post and working at the Academy, please contact Diane Jamieson or Katie Mcwilliams on 0191 267 6555 or 07713 323 792 or email permanent@visionforeducation.co.uk 

Completed application forms should be submitted by 20th February 2018 at noon to Diane Jamieson via email.

Interviews will be held on 26th February 2018.

Berwick Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Berwick Academy has a policy commitment to equal opportunities and diversity in employment and seeks to ensure no employee or applicant receives less favourable treatment than another. All posts are filled on merit.

Head Teacher – Alexis Widdowson

Berwick Academy

Adams Drive

Berwick upon Tweed

TD15 2JF

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About Vision for Education Newcastle

Created in 2008, Vision for Education is a well-established, market-leading teacher supply agency with industry experience and expertise.

What we do

We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. We have branches across the country, with our head office based in Sheffield.

Our values

We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike.

What we offer

  • Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
  • Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
  • Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
  • Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
  • FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
  • Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
  • Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

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