Head of Year - Maternity Cover - Fixed Term

Head of Year Job Description (Maternity Cover - 1 year Fixed Term)

Title: Head of Year - Maternity Cover - Fixed Term

Project Team: Teaching Staff

Reports to: Assistant Head / Deputy Head Teacher

Grade: Pay Scale M1-UP3 (£32,916 - £51,048 + TLR1b (£12,521)

Hours: 32.5 Hours (full time), 52 weeks per year with occasional out of hours work

Location: Q3 Academy Langley

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a year team of form tutors and associate staff, taking overall responsibility for the organisation, welfare and discipline of the year group.
• Identify students who require guidance and support, and oversee their academic progress and achievement.
• Maintain ownership of the year group, acting as a 'mini school' within its designated area of the school.
• Ensure outstanding attendance is promoted by rigorous scrutiny of registers and collaboration with the Attendance Officer, attendance champion, and external agencies.
• Attend and support assemblies, address students in a suitable style, counsel them on behaviour, and manage transitions.
• Support assessment and monitoring procedures, including Parent Consultation Evenings and scheduling of relevant events.
• Maintain up to date records in Bromcom/ Class Charts, handle investigations into serious misbehaviour, and coordinate reintegration meetings post suspension.
• Serve as the primary liaison with parents/carers, maintaining flexible and appropriate communication and arranging meetings as required.
• Participate in whole school discipline initiatives, including detentions, break/lunch supervision, and overall school order at all times.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Attendance - target of 96% daily, meeting national FFT benchmarks.
• Academic targets in line with school improvement priorities.
• Punctuality to school & lessons - metrics to be agreed upon acceptance of role.
• Correct uniform or business dress compliance.
• Hosting of Family Breakfast and Lunch on a regular basis weekly.

Pay Range

MPS/UPS - £32,916 - £51,048 + TLR1B (£12,521)

Person Specification

Qualification Criteria:

• Qualified to degree level or above.
• Possesses QTS status or equivalent.

Experience:

• Evidence of successful practice as a teacher in a secondary school.
• Experience of continually improving teaching practice to increase student achievement and progress.
• Evidence of improving the teaching and learning of a subject through schemes of learning and extra curricular/enrichment activities.

Knowledge:

• Up to date knowledge in the curriculum area (including A Level/GCSE specifications).
• Understanding of teaching strategies needed to set high aspirations for results and behaviour.
• Knowledge of current legal requirements, national and school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Leadership:

• Ability to lead by example.
• Effective team worker and leader with high expectations for accountability and consistency.
• Motivation to continually improve standards and inspire excellence.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of all students.

Teaching and Learning:

• Effective and adaptable ICT skills.
• Strong data analysis and planning skills.
• Excellent classroom teaching with reflective practice.
• Strategic lesson planning tailored to student needs.
• Behaviour management with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and rewards.
• Excellent communication skills and written correspondence.

Benefits

• Financial, Health and Lifestyle benefits.
• Discounts on everyday purchases via Eden Red.
• Comprehensive free of charge health plan (UK Health Care).
• Cycle to work scheme via Halfords.
• Access to the Blue Light Card.
• Industry leading CPD opportunities.