Assistant Head of Year

Role Overview

Assistant Head of Year - Championing Behaviour, Attendance and Student Achievement

This role will be based at Hethersett Academy, Queen's Road, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3DB.

As Assistant Head of Year you will support pastoral care, wellbeing and behaviour of students within your assigned year group. You will work closely with the Head of Year, tutors and the wider inclusion team to promote positive behaviour, improve attendance and ensure all pupils are ready to learn and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Year in promoting positive behaviour and enforcing school policies consistently.
• Mentor and coach pupils, providing interventions to address behavioural, emotional or pastoral needs.
• Monitor attendance and punctuality, liaising with parents and the Attendance Officer to improve outcomes.
• Support the delivery of tutor time and year group activities, fostering a positive ethos.
• Work closely with safeguarding leads to identify and address welfare concerns, including DSL duties if trained.
• Liaise with parents, staff and external agencies to provide timely support for pupils.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional needs, developing tailored interventions.
• Contribute to monitoring cycles, including pupil perception, learning walks and progress tracking.
• Participate in rewards, assemblies and school wide initiatives to promote achievement and engagement.
• Uphold equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring all pupils feel safe and supported.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate will be highly professional and approachable, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will be able to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies.

Experience supporting pastoral care, behaviour management and attendance initiatives is required. You will also have strong organisational skills, resilience and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications and Experience

• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) and a relevant Level 3 qualification.
• Experience building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies, safeguarding procedures and support for pupils with additional needs.
• Ability to monitor pupil progress, provide constructive feedback and support a positive inclusive learning environment.
• Experience of working in schools during Ofsted inspections.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff or pupils in individual or team settings.
• Knowledge of school curriculum, age related expectations and assessment frameworks.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

Benefits

We offer:

• Generous annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim back options for healthcare costs.
• Cycle to work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships) and salary sacrifice options.
• Personalised CPD and development programmes.
• A structured induction programme.

Equal Opportunities

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.