Head of Year

Head of Year

ONSLOW ST AUDREY’S SCHOOL

MPS/UPS (Fringe Area) + TLR 2a

Permanent, Full-time 

September 2024

Required for September 2024, an outstanding teacher who is enthusiastic, talented and ambitious and is ready to be a Head of Year and pastoral leader. 

The successful applicant will maintain the high professional and academic standards, remaining up to date in terms of subject knowledge and pedagogical techniques as well as being willing to contribute to and learn from the best practice in the school. Additionally, they will lead the tutor team and support the academic, social and personal development of students. 

Applications from all subject specialisms (English, Maths, Science, the Arts, Business, Humanities and MFL) will be considered.

Essential: 

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 
• A passion for teaching and education in its widest sense 
• Excellent subject and curriculum knowledge 
• Experience and evidence of a positive impact as a subject leader or other similar role
• Experience of teaching at all Key Stages and demonstrating a positive impact on student progress  and outcomes 
• A willingness to undertake Continuing Professional Development and Learning (CPDL)
• Ability to articulate an ambitious and appropriate vision for the faculty 
• Ability to set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge both staff and students 
• Ability to manage staff (collectively and individually), with structured challenge, support and CPDL
• Ability to coach and train others to be highly effective teachers 
• Ability to analyse and use data to raise departmental performance 
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to show initiative, to multi-task and develop existing skills 
• Ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility and a sense of humour 
• Ability to cope with pressure and demonstrate a calm and measured response 
• A natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and  respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours. We are  tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’ 

Desirable: 

• Holder of NPQML qualification or additional further professional qualifications 

We can offer: 

• A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school.
• The support of a highly professional and committed staff team and the opportunity to expand your professional networks beyond the Trust through our external partnerships
• The opportunity to develop your career within an expanding multi academy trust with a track record of excellent student attainment and achievement
• Exceptional professional development opportunities both within the Trust and across the Teaching School Alliance

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

How to make an application:

• Please read the attached Appointment Brief before completing your application. 
• To apply, complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification. 
• The vacancy closes on Thursday 4 January 2024 at 9am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found. 
• Interview date: as soon as possible thereafter
• If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact The Recruitment Team on 07917 034209 or at recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk  

Website: www.onslow.herts.sch.uk. / www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk  

School Address: Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 8AB 

E-mail: recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk 

Danes Educational Trust Address: C/o St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire WD3 6EW 

Tel: 01923 589699 / 07917 034209