Pastoral Head of Year

Pastoral Head of Year

National Joint Council Pay Scale Points 12 – 18 (actual salary £22,724.08 - £25,160.67)

Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days

Start date: As soon as possible!

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Pastoral Head of Year to promote positive behaviour, attitudes and attendance across the school and their year group (s). The Pastoral Head of Year will support students to overcome barriers to learning associated with challenging behaviour and attendance. You will be committed to the highest standards of support for student welfare and will work collaboratively with staff, students, parents and carers.

As Pastoral Head of Year you will implement the behaviour and attendance policies and support behaviour and attendance interventions set up by the school. As part of the Pastoral Team you will support the systems that are in place, or are implemented to support positive behaviour, attitudes and attendance, ensuring there is a consistent approach across the school. Where appropriate you will liaise with external agencies.

Who are we?

• OIAMFS opened in September 2013 with just 60 year 7 students, we are now full and oversubscribed every year. We are based next to the home of Bradford City Football Club, Valley Parade. 
• OIAMFS is part of the One In A Million family. One In A Million was established in 2006 as a charity that wanted to make a difference in the lives of young people in Bradford through sport, the arts and enterprise. Our name reflects our values: every child is valued and unique. 

What we offer: 

• We are a small ESFA funded secondary, mainstream comprehensive school, with approximately 375 students across five year groups. This means every teacher knows every student and we all know each other which builds a strong team and community within the school.
• A chance to support students to achieve or exceed their potential.
• We place students at the centre of everything we do as a school.
• We genuinely value our staff and fully support their development, wellbeing and career progression. We offer a wide range of CPD opportunities and really encourage staff in their professional development.
• A range of benefits, include access to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme, cycle to work and discounted IT plans and we offer wellbeing support through Health Assured.

Please download our attached materials and if you have any questions about this role please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: Apply by 21st October 2024.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please apply on Tes via the Quick Apply button here.

**We reserve the right to interview earlier than the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications, this may result in the advert closing earlier than the date specified. Or the advert closing date may extend if we are still looking for experienced candidates.

Safeguarding

One in a Million Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, an online search will be carried out as part of our recruitment process.