Sixth Form Assistant Year Leader

We are seeking to appoint appoint a self-motivated and passionate candidate who can fulfil the role of Sixth Form Assistant Year Leader to work alongside the Bluecoat Sixth Form pastoral team at Bluecoat Sixth Form.

As part of the wider pastoral sixth form team, you will interact daily with the young adults who choose to join us. You will support the behaviour, attendance, welfare and academic achievement of students. Working closely with students, parents and staff to remove barriers to learning progress, the post holder will support the development of high standards in all aspects of pupil behaviour, attendance, attitude and learning culture.

The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational and communication skills, high levels of initiative, good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team. The post-holder will be responsible for regularly acting on data to inform and implement proactive, as well as reactive, intervention or mentoring to help students to secure aspirational futures. The nature of the role means that no one day is the same and there is always something new to do and learn.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. The Trust now comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, Bluecoat Bentinck Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, Bluecoat Trent Academy, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Academy, Alvaston Moor Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).

The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students with whom they are required to work.

The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

In return, we can offer:

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development

How to find out more

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit our website via the apply button.

We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 11th October 2024.

Interview date: w/c 14th October 2024.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.