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Role: Head of the Year (Non-Teaching)
Location: Romford
"Children may not remember exactly what you tried to teach them, but they will remember how you made them feel."
Do you involve parents/guardians in supporting student's pastoral needs?
Do you build strong relationships with students, especially those facing challenges?
Do you measure the effectiveness of your pastoral support programs
Randstad Education is looking for an outstanding, innovative and committed Non-Teaching Head of Year, with a pastoral focus to make a difference by leading a year group as they move through the school supporting students, enabling both attainment and high- quality learning in order to support the school's pastoral care.
This is a full time and a permanent position, starting asap.
About the School:This vibrant and diverse secondary school in Romford, dedicated to nurturing well-rounded individuals equipped for success. With a strong focus on academic achievement, personal development, and community engagement, this school has a supportive and inclusive environment.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a pastoral or mentoring role within a secondary school setting.
- A relevant qualification in education, youth work, counselling, or social work (Level 3 or above).
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
- Demonstrated ability to manage data for accurate record-keeping, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting purposes.
- A firm but empathetic approach to behaviour management and conflict resolution.
- Proven ability to lead a team effectively and efficiently, while fostering strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Skillfully manage and analyse data to inform decision-making, monitor progress, and generate insightful reports.
- Participate in curriculum development and innovation
Responsibilities:
- Drive the academy team towards success through effective leadership, while seamlessly collaborating with other professionals and agencies to achieve shared goals
- Oversee and optimise the work and resources within your area of responsibility, ensuring alignment with the Academy's best interests.
- Cultivate a positive and respectful learning environment within the year group by promoting, and upholding high standards of behaviour and discipline.
- Effectively represent the Academy by organising events and delivering presentations at public engagements, including parent evenings focused on student progress.
- Analyse student data, including academic performance, behaviour, and attendance, and implement strategies to drive improvement.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- A dedicated consultant will guide you through the entire process
- Refer A Friend reward scheme: recommend someone to us and receive £300 in 'Love to Shop' vouchers!
- Experience a classroom filled with the energy and enthusiasm of students eager to learn.
- High quality professional development
- Opportunities for future leadership responsibilities
- Supportive and friendly colleague
- Staff assistance programme including virtual GP appointments, counselling service, legal services
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken prior to working in any schools.
If you are interested in this opportunity please use the apply button and if you have the relevant experience one of the team will be in touch.
No terminology in the above advertisement is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Randstad Education is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and accepts applications from all sections of the community.
