Year Team Leader (Head of Year)

St Paul’s Way Secondary School is seeking to appoint an exceptionally well-qualified and talented Year Team Leader. 

The main purpose of this role is: 

•  To provide overall leadership and strategic direction for an allocated cohort 
• To track attendance and punctuality across the year group providing students & parents support where needed 
• To support the implementation of the school’s centralised behaviour policy to secure outstanding behaviour for learning including stepped consequences and positive recognition 
• To support student wellbeing across the cohort 
• To plan early intervention to ensure all students in the year group make outstanding progress 
• To liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure students receive effective support 
• To build positive and effective relationships with parents 
• Line management of a Deputy Head of Year and leading a tutor team 

We have exceptional standards for all the students in our care as we believe every child has the right to a transformational education. We ensure these standards through:  

• A standard of 100% for students achieved through staff modelling  
• Silent structured transitions from line ups  
• Non-negotiable routines across all lessons 
• Centralised models of positive recognition and stepped consequences  
• Centralised recognition of learners used to nudge norms 
• Rigorous attendance tracking and support for all students  
• A comprehensive data model used to inform our pastoral strategy for intervention and support  

 As a result, we can offer  

• A calm environment to work in  
• Students enthusiastic about learning  
• Classrooms free of low-level disruption  
• Reduced workload through our centralised approach 

Development, working structure and flexible working at St Pauls Way 

At SPW we have shaped a working environment that places staff wellbeing at its centre without compromising the quality of teaching and learning. To all staff we pledge: 

• An all-school approach to behaviour management that is led by an experienced and well-resourced pastoral team 
• Whole class feedback models instead of written marking 
• Fortnightly curriculum planning time and centralised SOW and resources 
• Instructional coaching for every member of the teaching staff 
• Reduced data entry: only two data inputs for each year group per academic year 
• Planning and preparation time that far exceeds the local and national average, approaching almost one-fifth of the timetable 
• Protected collaborative planning time for staff in all teams 
• Considered and impactful line management for all staff 
• Flexible working including opportunities for part-time work and flexible planning time onsite/offsite 
• A high achieving, dynamic and professional sixth form that provides extensive development opportunities 

Beyond this, collaboration underpins a staff developmental model in which every teacher benefits from fortnightly coaching, within which time teams also have timetabled subject specific training during the school day. 

At SPWS we believe in fostering a clear and explicit student culture that is articulated through our character framework and is underpinned by the values of SPWT: Integrity, Aspiration and Community. 

More information on our school can be found on our website Secondary - St Paul's Way 

About you 

We want to hear from you if you are:  

• A fully qualified teacher with evidence of QTS for secondary teaching. 
• Qualified to at least degree level in subject area and/or good A Levels or equivalent. 
• Unrelenting in your pursuit of excellence in all aspects of your practice 
• Successful in working with young people and securing the best outcomes for them  
• An experienced leader 
• Team spirited and prepared to go above and beyond to get the job done. 

Why join us? 

• Professional Development: An excellent CPD package for staff, enhancing your professional development with comprehensive training opportunities. 
• Career Growth: Opportunities for growth and real career development in an encouraging environment with plenty of room for advancement. 
• Supportive Environment: Full support from a dedicated and visible team of senior leaders and pastoral managers. 
• Employee Assistance: Employee Assistance Scheme for access to advice, information, and face-to-face counselling. 
• Staff Wellbeing: A meaningful approach to staff wellbeing, including access to cycle to work and free parking. 

Interested candidates are encouraged to arrange an informal discussion about the role and/or to visit the school.  

These can be organised via the HR team: Telephone - 020 8312 5480 Email - ustrecruitment@ust.london  

Early applications are appreciated as interviews will be arranged as and when suitable applications are received.  

St Paul’s Way Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check. 

Click here to view our Safeguarding policy child-protection-safeguarding 

We reserve the right to commence or complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date.  

We do not accept applications via agencies.