Head of Year

Head of Year

Commencing: September 2023

Salary Scale: MPS / UPS + TLR 2B

Do you want to join a highly successful, committed, student centred pastoral team?

Are you prepared to work hard with exceptional young people and staff committed to going the extra mile?

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, innovative and committed leader who will play a significant part in the pastoral development of the school. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher with excellent knowledge and understanding of implementing and embedding pastoral systems. The pastoral system at the heart of Barking Abbey School and we would welcome applications from individuals with an extensive pastoral

experience who can demonstrate excellent leadership experience and qualities.

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant teaching experience across all key stages.

• High standards of student behaviour, conduct and attitudes to enhance learning.

• An awareness and understanding of the importance of character education.

• The ability to develop and support students’ academic progress and achievement as well as their social and emotional development.

• The ability to lead a team of form tutors and pastoral staff to ensure high standards of care, guidance and support.

• The willingness to go above and beyond for our pupils.

The hours will be long but the reward will be the chance to work with and help shape our amazing students.

They are overwhelmingly polite, respectful, considerate and have a fantastic thirst for learning. They uphold our school motto each and every day and they in return need the very best.

In return we can offer:

• A student-centred, progress focused student ethos.

• A welcoming and supportive community.

• The opportunity to work with a passionate, hardworking and supportive staff.

• A commitment to develop your skills through continued professional development.

• A supportive and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body.

• A cohort of students with high aspirations and a willingness to learn.

We will consider all subjects but a preference is for candidates who can offer English, Maths, Science, Geography, History or Social Sciences.

Barking Abbey is a heavily over-subscribed dual campus secondary school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, with a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence and a supportive professional environment.

The school is located less than 10 minutes walk from Upney tube and 15 minutes from Barking mainline station.

Barking Abbey celebrates its diversity, and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you are interested in making a difference in young people’s lives whatever your background or history please apply.

In return we offer:

• A supportive and encouraging staff team

• The opportunity to access a wide range of CPD opportunities within and beyond school

• A school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management

• A positive ethos with excellent behaviour reinforced by highly visible SLT and centralised behaviour systems

“Pupils learn and achieve very well... Pupils across both sites are happy and safe at Barking Abbey School… Pupils are motivated to work hard and enjoy positive working relationships with staff... Students new to the Sixth Form commented on how welcoming, inclusive and diverse the community is… Leaders prioritise aspiration and ambition.” (Ofsted, December 2022)

Please click here to find out more information about what it is like to work at Barking Abbey:https://www.barkingabbeyschool.co.uk/home/join-us/staff-vacancies/

To find out more about how teachers can secure rented accommodation at a discounted rate of 20% please

contact: info@bdsip.co.uk

Barking Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants.