Pastoral Leader/Head of Year

PASTORAL LEADER/ HEAD OF YEAR - MPS/UPS + TLR 1B

Oaks Park High School is looking to appoint an exceptional and ambitious teacher to lead a year group to success through inspirational and highly committed leadership.  

You will be a well qualified and highly motivated individual who as an enthusiastic and dynamic professional is committed to delivering success. We are looking for an ambitious leader who can drive strategic focus areas as well as contribute to the day to day running of the school.

The successful candidate will fully endorse the school ethos of “Learning Together, Achieving Together” with the following attributes:

Educational Excellence: A well-qualified individual with a proven track record of academic achievement and a passion for delivering success.

Motivation and Enthusiasm: A professional with a genuine passion for education and a commitment to inspiring both students and colleagues.

Leadership Prowess: Ability to lead and motivate, with a focus on strategic goals while ensuring the seamless functioning of daily operations.

Communication Skills: A skilled communicator capable of fostering effective relationships with students, parents/carers, and staff members.

Commitment to Well-being: Dedicated to the well-being and achievement of all students, with a proactive approach to implementing and upholding school policies and procedures.

Why work for Oaks Park High School:

• Oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with 300 students per year group (Year 7-11) and approx. 400 students in the Sixth Form.
• Excellent modern facilities to support learning
• Work alongside a collaborative, forward thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
• Strong vision of success and achievement supported by an excellent continuing professional development programme for all staff
• Medical and well-being support for all staff (at no cost to the member of staff)
• An ambitious and supportive multicultural community that keeps our child-centred philosophy at the heart of everything that we do 
• Highly regarded for outstanding pupil behaviour and a purposeful learning environment
• Committed to the very highest standards of student care and achievement and seek outstanding staff who wish to be part of our success

Location: The school is centrally located in the London Borough of Redbridge, which is a very high achieving borough. There are excellent transport links to central and outer London, with Newbury Park station (zone 4 on the Central Line) only a four minute walk away. 

In joining us you can expect a supportive culture within a school with very high aspirations, moving forward at pace. If you believe that instilling aspiration and ambition can transform the lives of young people then we would love to hear from you. 

The closing date for applications will be 9am on Friday 4th October 2024 and interviews will take place on Friday 11th October. Details regarding interviews will be confirmed with short listed candidates. 

To apply please go to the school website https://oakspark.co.uk/Careers/

Early application is advised as applicants may be contacted at any stage during the recruitment process and the advert may then be closed. If you would like to arrange a visit to the School then please contact Liz Thompson (Headteacher's PA) at Ethompson@oakspark.redbridge.sch.uk who will be happy to assist.

Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As such, all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates are required prior to interview, to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Non disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily prevent you from employment depending on the offence(s). References from the previous and current employer (Headteacher if the candidate currently works in a school) will be requested and appointments can only be made upon receipt of satisfactory references and a newly applied for Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check from the Disclosure and Barring Services.