Head of Year

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Harris Lowe Academy Willesden Full time

We are looking for a Head of Year to join our academy.

At Harris Lowe Academy Willesden, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our excellent students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.About Us

Our core values of determination, integrity, curiosity and empathy inspire and nurture a passion for learning and success with a strong sense of inclusivity, individuality and responsibility. We use our voices purposefully as global citizens.

The foundations of achieving our vision are:

Outstanding curriculum, with outstanding quality and breadth of educationExceptional teachers who support students' passion for learning with the tools for success for every individualRelationships, routines and recognition that lead to a sense of belonging, wellbeing, mutual respect and exemplary behaviour both within Harris Lowe Academy Willesden and in our local communityPost-16 excellence with a broad range of pathways, sporting academies and inspiring student leadersArts and sports specialisms that embed essential skills and enable exceptional performance

Our moral purpose is to ensure our students and staff have access to the best possible futures and contribute positively to society through an outstanding careers/development programme, excellent leadership, and coaching.

From its origins as the first city academy, the exceptional education we provide takes advantage of the opportunities offered by our privileged location and facilities in the most vibrant, multi-cultural city in the world. The enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of our students combined with the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of our staff makes our vision a reality.Main Areas of Responsibility

The purpose of your role will be to lead and manage the pastoral needs of a year group, developing effective systems and strategies to ensure students are supported to fulfil their educational potential.

Working with students in your year group, your responsibilities will include:

Being a visible leader throughout the academy, modelling the academy ethos and values and supporting behaviour for learningStudent management, including ensuring high standards and acceptable behaviour are maintained from the moment of arrival and throughout the dayBehaviour management, including use of detentions, reports, telephone calls and letters home, meetings with parents, referral to seclusion unit, and recommendations for exclusions, monitoring behaviour logs, planning interventions and investigated serious incidentsDeveloping and implementing strategies to ensure that attendance and punctuality is at or above the school targetEstablishing and managing a programme of enrichment activities to enhance motivation and raise attainmentMotivating and rewarding studentsParticipating in the planning and delivery of year group assembliesDeveloping effective relationships with parentsEstablishing and maintaining effective administration systemsLeading in student welfare meetings with external agencies or other schoolgroupsLeading in developing robust and effective student welfare and conflict resolution strategiesImplementation and monitoring of the uniform policyEstablishing and managing support and guidance systems during examinationsTracking and monitoring students' academic progressTaking a lead, under the guidance of the DSL, in safeguardingMaintaining knowledge of students with SENDContributing to the first cycle of assess, plan, do, review for any studentsuspected of having additional learning needsEstablishing forums for parental consultation and discussion and systems which facilitate “student voice“Management of year group information systemsQualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

A good undergraduate degreeUnderstanding of the importance of having high expectations for all students, both of behaviour and academic achievementUnderstanding of inclusive provision and practices for all students, including special educational needs, English as an additional language and high achieversEvidence of pastoral related trainingCurrent First Aid certification, or willingness to undergo trainingCurrent mini-bus licence or willingness to undergo training to get oneUnderstanding the importance of being a TutorExperience of using ICT to monitor attendance and punctuality, or willingness to undergo trainingExperience of using extra-curricular activities to enhance motivation and attainmentExperience of raising levels of attendance and punctuality through rigorous monitoring, reporting and follow-up actionExperience of using ICT for curriculum and administration purposes

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.Rewards & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

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