Year Group Leader

 PURPOSE OF THE YEAR LEADER ROLE:

To support and uphold the Catholic ethos and values of the School.

To positively contribute to fulfilling the mission of the School.

To meet and maintain the professional teaching standards commensurate with their role.

To work to raise expectations and standards within our community.

To promote a positive image of the School.

To develop a strategic direction for the year group.

To take responsibility for the pastoral care and academic support for a year group.

To lead and manage staff allocated to the Tutor team.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF YEAR LEADER:

Teaching and learning

Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils 

·establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect 

·set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions 

·demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils. 

Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils 

·be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes 

·be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these 

·guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs 

·demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching 

·encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study

Closing date Friday 4th February 2022 at 9am