Year Manager

Kettlethorpe High School is the last local authority-maintained high school in Wakefield. We’re also the first when it comes to innovation, as we want to deliver a 21st-century education where imaginative teaching creates synergy alongside cutting-edge technology. That is why we are putting a brand-new team together under an ambitious, visionary new Headteacher. It is also why we want you to be part of our pastoral team as a Year Manager.

In this exciting post, you will work with the senior manager of the relevant Key Stage to ensure pupils (for one academic year group) enjoy learning, engage in school life, and experience success. You will take a lead role in addressing the needs of those pupils and providing care and pastoral support to enable pupils to access all teaching and learning and make strong academic progress and sound personal development.

As Year Manager, you will track all aspects of pupils’ progress in school, from learning and extracurricular activity to attendance, punctuality, and behaviour.

You will take the lead on behaviour management strategies, developing and implementing effective student behaviour plans to maximise learning whilst ensuring the safety and emotional wellbeing of the young people.

A visible presence in school, you will require excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with both students and parents alike.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Taking the lead on effective behaviour management strategies
• Monitoring behavioural, emotional and social issues within all groups
• Working directly with students to address barriers to learning, including behaviour, attendance, and welfare
• Giving clear guidance and strategies to the education/teaching team to help minimise poor behaviour during lessons
• Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Officer

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only + Inset days + 2 weeks.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 10 January 2025.

The successful applicant will be required to provide criminal conviction information and complete a disclosure application form.