Head of Year

Full time Permanent Post Term Time Only + 10 days

Grade 6 (Points 21-25*) £30,825 to £33, 945; Actual salary £27,195 to £29,947

Closing Date for Applications: 8am, Friday, 27th September 2024

Interview: to be confirmed

Start date: As soon as possible

The Governors of Loreto High School Chorlton seek to appoint a dynamic, highly committed, energetic and inspirational non-teaching Head of Year to join our wonderful school. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a unique community with a 400 year old tradition of educational excellence in a well led, ambitious, collaborative and supportive environment.

The role involves leading a year group ensuring the high standards and expectations of the Loreto Way are fully implemented allowing our students to flourish academically and develop into confident, articulate, active, respectful, successful and happy young people.

This role will suit an enthusiastic and inspirational individual who enjoys working as part of a dedicated team and will provide the opportunity to excel in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will be self-aware, open to development and believe, like we do, that ‘feedback is a gift’. The post holder will be ‘committed to building a better world’ and be passionate about making a real difference to the lives of our students.

About Loreto High School

• Part of the international family of Loreto schools and colleges and as such benefits from a 400 year old tradition and links with Loreto Sixth Form College and with Loreto schools both in the UK and worldwide. “The vision and values of the Gospel and the Loreto community of schools act as a living reference point for the whole community.” Section 48 Inspection 2020
• We will support and develop you to become an outstanding leader. We are an aspirational, reflective and creative learning community where all adults are learners who strive rigorously for excellence in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students.
• Excellent CPD programme to support teachers at each stage of their career;

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or believe, sex and sexual orientation.

We are committed to ensuring equality across our school, and that all staff are treated fairly, in line with our school policies.

Employee Benefits

We are committed to providing staff with high quality, professional development. We hold regular training to develop the skills and knowledge needed by staff in their current role or look towards the next step in their career. The induction of new staff is important, and we have tailored programmes to meet individual needs. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package. 

• Employee Assistance Scheme provided by Health Assured - unlimited access to advice, information and face to face counselling support on a range of issues including emotional, personal, legal and financial or relationship issues for yourself and those living within your household.
• Bike2Work Scheme- where you can save money on the cost of bicycles and equipment 

If you possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to submit an application. Your application should explain fully your suitability for the role as detailed in the job description and tailored to meet the Person Specification in terms of your knowledge, experience, skills, qualities and qualifications. An information pack and application form can be downloaded from the documents below or from the school’s website.

Contact us

For an informal discussion or if you have any questions regarding this role,please contact Mrs Michelle Pentland, Head of Administration Services at recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk

Safeguarding

Applicants from overseas should obtain an overseas criminal check before applying for a visit as the post is in an education sector.

Loreto High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check, together with additional checks as part of the shortlisting process, including carrying out an online search (including social media).

More Information can be found at www.loretochorlton.co.uk