Head of Year New

Join Our Team as a Non-Teaching Head of Year – January 2025 Start

Are you passionate about supporting students' personal development and well-being? Do you have the leadership skills to make a positive impact on young people’s lives?

A Secondary school in Darwen is seeking a dedicated and dynamic non-teaching Head of Year to join our team from January 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and empathetic individual to play a vital role in our pastoral team, guiding students to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide outstanding pastoral care to a year group, supporting their social, emotional, and academic progress.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure students’ well-being and address any barriers to learning.
• Lead on behaviour management, attendance, and student engagement strategies, promoting a positive and inclusive school culture.
• Act as a role model and mentor for students, fostering strong relationships and encouraging personal growth.
• Organise and lead year group assemblies, events, and extracurricular activities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in working with young people in an educational or pastoral role.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate students.
• A proactive and resilient approach to problem-solving and supporting students' needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

If you’re ready to be part of a team that values student well-being and personal growth, apply now! Please click the link below to apply and a member of the Lancashire Secondary Branch will be in touch to discuss further.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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