Assistant Head of Year - Darwen, United Kingdom - Blackburn with Darwen Council

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Academy:
Darwen Vale High School


JobTitle:
Assistant Head of Year (non-teaching)


Reporting to:
Head of Year


Contract Basis:
Permanent
37hrs per week, Term Time plus 2 weeks (Including 5 INSET days) 40 weeks.


Salary:
SCP £24,053 - £25,877 FTE)
Actual
£21,219 - £22,829


About the Role:


We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Head of Year who will be working with one specific year group in school supporting all students and removing barriers to learning that will allow them to succeed in school academically and socially.

You'll work closely with students who are struggling with social, emotional or behavioural problems that affect their ability to learn.

You'll work alongside teachers and other staff, figuring out the needs of learners who require help and how to overcome barriers that are preventing them from achieving their full potential.


Closing Date: 31st August 2023


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About the school:Darwen Vale High School is an 11-16 academy situated in the heart of Darwen. We opened in brand new buildings in September 2012 and over the last two years have grown from year groups of 150 to 240 and anticipate that within the next three years we will be a full school of over 1,200 students.

DVHS has been recognised as a rapidly improving school. Our academic standards have improved dramatically. English results have improved to 75% at Grade 4 in 2019 which was above the National average.

Maths results improved by over 20% in 2019 when students last sat GCSE examinations resulting in 70% gaining grade 4 or better and 50% gaining grade 5 or better.

Combined English and Maths results were 47% for grade 5 in 2019 and 64% for grade 4.

Our teacher assessed grades for 2020 and 2021 indicate a continued pattern of improvement with improved outcomes in all curriculum areas.


About Aldridge Education:


Darwen Vale is a member of the Aldridge Education family of schools, which locally also includes Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio and Sudell Primary School.


Aldridge Education is a charitable Trust of entrepreneurial community schools and colleges that help young people to reach their potential.

We support our schools' Principals and teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education on offer at early years, primary, secondary and sixth-form levels in order to transform the life-chances of our students.


Key Benefits of working for Aldridge Education
Aldridge Benefits scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible working opportunities
Free on-site parking
Generous annual leave allowance which increases after 5 years' service
Opportunity to join the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Refer a Friend scheme


Operating Norms
We believe that the way we operate at all times and with all partners is of paramount importance.

Our agreed operating norms are as follows:

  • We are Aldridge Education
  • The standard is excellence
  • We champion equality
  • We're in the work together
  • We behave with integrity
  • We lead by example
  • We use time well

Safeguarding Statement:


Aldridge Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.


Any offer of employment will be made conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and barred list check (where applicable to the role in question).


Job details:

Job reference

  • REQ02118
Date posted

  • 04/08/2023
Application closing date

  • 31/08/2023
Location

  • Darwen Vale High School
Salary

  • SCP £24,053 £25,877 FTE) Actual £21,219 £22,829
Package

  • Blank
Contractual hours

  • 37
Basis

  • Full time
Job category/type

  • Schools

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