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Head of Years 5-8

Head of Years 5-8

Pennthorpe School

West Sussex

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
3 May 2023

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Year to join our Pastoral Management team, leading and managing the pastoral provision for pupils in Years 5-8. 

The role requires the candidate to take a lead responsibility in coordinating appropriate intervention for pupils within Years 5-8 whose attendance, achievement, behaviour or wellbeing is a concern as well as coordinate the delivery of the pastoral curriculum, and liaise with other Heads of Year where necessary, to ensure continuity and progression of pastoral provision throughout the school. The successful candidate will lead and manage the pastoral provision for Years 5-8 pupils. They will be responsible for tracking and monitoring attendance, achievement and the behaviour of pupils within these year groups to ensure that successes are recognised and any underachievement is quickly addressed. The successful candidate will work closely with students, parents, and staff to create a nurturing and positive environment for our young learners.

For more information or to apply, please download the application pack below. The deadline for applications is midday on Wednesday 3rd May with interviews taking place on Thursday 11th May.

RECRUITMENT OPEN MORNING – SATURDAY 29TH APRIL

Pennthorpe is a brilliant place to work and we would love to welcome you to our Recruitment Open Morning to find out more about our wonderful school. There will be tea, coffee and pastries as well as the opportunity to meet with current staff and have a tour of the school. To register your interest, please contact Tilly Strong on headspa@pennthorpe.com or 01403 822391.

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About Pennthorpe School

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+44 1403 822391

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Pennthorpe is a co-educational independent preparatory day school located in the village of Rudgwick, along the Surrey/Sussex border, for children ages 2 to 13 years. Pennthorpe sits within a beautiful 25-acre site with extensive facilities and 16 acres of luscious woodland.

Pennthorpe is renowned for an innovative curriculum, exceptional pastoral care, immaculate, child-friendly campus and exceptional record for Scholarships and Common Entrance results. “Non nobis solum nati” is Pennthorpe’s official motto: “Born not for ourselves alone”. The ‘Pennthorpe Purpose’ relays the importance of positive contribution to the lives, and for the benefit, of others - not just to serve our own intentions. The children enjoy the most compelling educational experience possible; to nurture their positivity, tolerance, resilience and collaboration; and to prepare them to pursue their individual aspirations and contribute to the world.

Whether it’s academic achievement, consideration and kindness towards others, or an energetic and positive attitude – excellence underpins all that we do at Pennthorpe, and all that we strive to be together. Pennthorpe has been successfully preparing children for a variety of public senior schools since 1930. 

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