Year Leader

The Trust is seeking to appoint a self-motivated and passionate candidate who can fulfil the role of Year Leader (Year 7) at Bluecoat Trent Academy. We are looking specifically for candidates with a desire to be part of the founding cohort of staff and the ambition to shape the school into an outstanding provider.

As we embark on the recruitment process for our fourth year of opening, our staff team is looking forward to moving into our brand new school building at the permanent site and engaging with the community to forge meaningful and lasting links. The successful applicant will therefore be expected to be proactive and demonstrate leadership over a variety of areas.

The specific responsibilities of the successful applicant will be include:

•  Managing the behaviour, welfare, attendance and academic achievement of students within a designated year group.
• As a DSL, dealing with any Safeguarding concerns for the students within their year group.
• Working closely with students, parents and staff to remove barriers to learning progress, the post holder will lead a team of tutors to support the development of high standards in all aspects of pupil behaviour, attitude and learning culture.
• Regularly analysing data to inform and implement proactive, as well as reactive, intervention, mentoring or counselling to ensure our learning ethos develops a culture of support and pastoral care where every child can blossom and make rapid progress.
• Liaising with the SENDCo to ensure the learning needs of SEND pupils are well catered for.
• Working as part of the wider Careers team to coordinate opportunity for their year group to access information, advice and guidance.

The post holder will work alongside the Principal in achieving the five-year strategic vision of the school. This will include developing Academy-wide strategies for pastoral support and working with the Inclusion Team as the school grows. They will work hard to ensure that all children in the school excel from whatever their starting point, and will be fully committed to going above and beyond to ensure our students receive the very best in terms of opportunity, education and care. Collaboration and CPL are of high importance within the Trust therefore a robust programme of training will be provided, particularly for areas where candidates have less experience.

Candidates should pay attention to the job description/person specification and explain within their application how they meet the criteria, whilst also describing what they will bring to the post from their own knowledge and experience.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. We welcomed three further secondary schools in Derby to the Trust and opened Bluecoat Trent Academy, a secondary Free School in Nottingham in September 2021. We also very recently welcomed Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy to our Trust in September 2023.

The Trust comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Academy, Alvaston Moor Academy, Bluecoat Trent Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).

The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students with whom they are required to work.

The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

In return, we can offer:

• Archway benefits, to include shopping discounts and competitions.
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice.
• Access to a generous pension scheme.
• Access to discounted travel scheme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Comprehensive training and support.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• Eyecare voucher scheme.
• Free flu vaccine.
• Access to e-learning and development.

How to find out more

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit our website via the apply button.

We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 12th April 2024.

Interview date: Wednesday 17th April 2024.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.