Head Of Non-Teaching

ONE-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT IN THE FIRST INSTANCE 36.50 HOURS PER WEEK TERM TIME ONLY (PLUS TWO WEEKS) HOURS OF WORK: 8.15am - 4.05pm GRADE 4 £ 35,412 - £44,075 (pro rata)

"Subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review" by the salary/Grade

Are you an enthusiastic, committed and inspirational pastoral leader who is passionate about helping young people thrive?

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Year to join our dedicated pastoral team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional who is committed to supporting the academic, personal and emotional development of girls and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve her full potential.

As Head of Year, you will provide strong pastoral leadership and be responsible for the day-to-day welfare, progress, attendance, behaviour and personal development of students within your year group. You will work closely with students, parents and carers, teaching staff and the wider pastoral team to create a positive, inclusive and supportive environment in which every student can succeed.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have high professional standards, a strong work ethic and is resilient.
• Has a strong commitment to improving outcomes and opportunities for young people. Has experience of working in a pastoral or student-support role within a secondary school.
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with students and communicate effectively with parents and carers.
• Has high expectations of behaviour, attendance, achievement and personal development. Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities effectively. Can use data and information to identify students who may require additional support or intervention.
• Is confident in dealing with challenging situations and supporting students through difficult circumstances.
• Works collaboratively and is committed to contributing positively to the wider life of the school.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pastoral professional or an ambitious colleague looking to take the next step in their career.

If you are passionate about empowering girls, raising aspirations and helping every student to reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.

In return, we can offer you:

• A high performing and ambitious working environment.
• A caring and happy community that always puts our young people first.
• A supportive environment that takes an active interest in your professional development and personal wellbeing.
• A highly supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• Access to a wide range of CPD courses.
• Use of a school laptop.

• Access to the local government pension scheme.
• 24 hours access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Classrooms equipped with projection and interactive capabilities.
• A well-equipped staffroom.

• Free on-site car parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Birmingham City Council reward scheme.

Found in the heart of the Hodge Hill community, we are a thriving secondary girls' school with strong community roots and values. We know and care for every pupil as an individual. We strive to meet the needs of each member of our school community, celebrating diversity and always striving for equality in our school family and the wider world.

Our ethos encourages mutual respect and support to enable every pupil to make the greatest personal, social, and academic progress during their time with us, preparing them for successful careers and fulfilling lives. A relentless drive for the best academic progress for each individual pupil, sits comfortably alongside the wider curriculum where values education embraces citizenship, pupil voice, charity, and…