Head of Year

head of year – PERMANENT

REQUIRED – As soon as possible

SALARY – GRADE G (SCP 23-28) - £28,279.57 - £32,310.44

WORKING PATTERN – 36 HOURS PER WEEK (MON – THURS 8AM – 3:45PM & FRI 8AM – 3:30PM)

WORKING WEEKS – TERM TIME ONLY + 5 DAYS

Denton Community College is seeking to appoint a Head of Year. You will be responsible for monitoring students in a year group both academically and pastorally. Supporting learning through the use of data, strategic intervention and monitoring in order to maximise student attainment. Information about the role is included in the job description and person specification.

We welcome applications from candidates who wish to work as part of a team and who seek to contribute actively to the promotion of achievement throughout the school.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be enthusiastic and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to achieve their potential;
• Have the belief that everyone can benefit from and has entitlement to high quality educational opportunities;               
• Have the ability to relate to students, teachers, parents and other professionals
• Have the desire to make a real difference to the lives of all of our students.

In return, we offer:

• A professional, supportive and dynamic team;
• A personalised approach to your continuing professional development;
• A supportive and inclusive staff environment;
• State of the art buildings and facilities.

College Values: We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.

Denton Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. As this post involves engaging in daily regulated activity with children, any job offer made to the successful candidate will be conditional upon the completion of satisfactory pre-appointment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check for roles involving regulated activity. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the DBS, Denton Community College complies fully with the code of practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Damian McKeon on 0161 336 2219 or email d.mckeon@dentoncommunitycollege.org.uk

Further information and an Applicant Information Pack can be found in the Staff Vacancies area of our website www.dentoncommunitycollege.org.uk

Please return the application form directly to the College using the

recruitment email address, recruitment@dentoncommunitycollege.org.uk ensuring

you complete the section on how you meet the Selection Criteria using no more

than 1500 words.

Closing date: 09:00am on Friday 1st November 2024.