Head of Year
St Mary's Catholic High School
Wigan
- £25,429 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- starting salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 27 February 2023
Job overview
Required as soon as possible
Our behaviour team consists of three Pastoral Managers, and six Head of Years. These roles are pivotal in upholding and modelling the highest standards of behaviour and expectations to the school community, promoting consistent positive normative experiences across the school on a day to day basis: ‘sweating out the small stuff’ by maintaining the rules, routines, structures, processes and systems. The Head of Year role in school will be a challenging one and will demand a heavy investment of energy, consistency and commitment to reboot behaviour and expectations across the school daily. As a Head of Year you will work closely with the Pastoral Manager to drive behaviour, culture and standards in line with the ‘warm strict’ strategy across the school.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, committed and driven in their approach: a role model of the highest standards with the ability to be unwavering with boundaries to support teaching staff and students. This role demands a high level of emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders and celebrate the weekly and daily successes of positive achievements. The role requires absolute consistency in approach; strong emotional resilience and self-regulation as well as, high levels of communication both written and verbal. The candidate should also be able to demonstrate a track record of credible impact in their current position. This is not an office based job - you will be highly visible and proactive across the school for the majority of time, supporting the climate of learning in classrooms; checking consistency; being proactive to alleviate problems before they emerge and whilst doing so spotting emerging issues and liaising with the Pastoral Managers to further enhance pastoral provision for students.
If you wish to be part of our team driving sustainable change to create an environment where everyone thrives and flourishes please apply.
f you require any additional information or would like to visit school, please contact Tricia Foster, Human Resources Manager by email t.foster@st-maryshigh.wigan.sch.uk
Additional information regarding the school and the application process are detailed within the application pack included as part of the support documents provided. Alternatively, the application pack, application form and associated documents are available to download from the vacancy section of the school website.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 27th February 2023.
Interview date: Tuesday, 7th March 2023.
St Mary’s is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About St Mary's Catholic High School
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- St Mary's Catholic High School
- Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M29 7EE
- United Kingdom
Headteacher: Mrs D Brahms BA(Hons), PGCE, NPQH
St. Mary’s is a well established, co-educational, Catholic 11-18 comprehensive school within the Wigan Local Authority and under the trusteeship of the Liverpool Archdiocese. We have a very supportive and inclusive pastoral system. The school is currently judged by OFSTED as a Good School.
Facilities on the 30 acre site are good and the school is within easy access of local trunk roads and motorways. The Governors have invested significant funds into the school site to build an Excellence Centre, a new dining facility, a dedicated Sixth form area, a new Technology and Geography base and a Student Support Centre. The Governing Body is the employer of staff in the school. All staff are expected to be fully supportive of the school’s Mission Statement and the aims and practices of Catholic education. Teaching staff attend and contribute to assemblies and other liturgical functions which are part of the life of the school. The academic structure of the school is built on a Faculty basis. The student guidance structure, supported fully by form tutors, is led by Directors of each Key Stage.
The school takes pupils across the whole ability range which includes those aiming for university and those with special educational needs. All pupils are of equal value and every child should achieve the highest possible standards. The highest standards of discipline are demanded. A uniform is worn and insisted on. The governors seek to appoint teachers who share such high standards and who are willing to support whole school policies in order to reinforce levels of conduct, behaviour and good manners. Extra curricular activities form an important part of children’s experience whilst at school and we particularly welcome applications from teachers who will provide additional opportunities for pupils outside normal lessons, either in their own subject or other areas.
In recent years pupils have represented their town, county and in some cases England and Great Britain in a variety of sports. The Music Department has an excellent choir which regularly performs at public events. A large number of staff are involved in school clubs at lunchtime and after school.
We work closely with other schools and have a collaborative model to offer students in order to offer students enhanced opportunities. With effect from 1st September 2003 all appointments have been subject to the understanding that staff may be requested to work collaboratively.
Where a post is reserved for practising Catholics (e.g. Headteacher, Head of Religious Education) this will be clearly stated in the Job Description or Person Specification. A very strong contribution is made to the school by teachers who, though not themselves Catholics, are completely in sympathy with the aims and practices of Catholic education.
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