Head of Year - Brent, United Kingdom - Harris Federation

Harris Federation

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Brent, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Summary
We are looking for a Head of Year to join our academy.

At Harris Lowe Academy Willesden, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our excellent students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.

About Us

Our core values of determination, integrity, curiosity and empathy
inspire and nurture a passion for learning and success with a strong sense of inclusivity, individuality and responsibility.

We use our voices purposefully as global citizens.

The foundations of achieving our vision are:

Outstanding curriculum, with outstanding quality and breadth of education

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Exceptional teachers who support students' passion for learning with the tools
for success for every individual:

Relationships, routines and recognition that lead to a sense of belonging, wellbeing, mutual respect and exemplary behaviour both within Harris Lowe Academy Willesden and in our local community

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Post-16 excellence with a broad range of pathways, sporting academies and inspiring student leaders
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Arts and sports specialisms that embed essential skills and enable exceptional performance

Our
moral purpose is to ensure our students and staff have access to the best possible futures and contribute positively to society through an outstanding careers/development programme, excellent leadership, and coaching.

From its origins as the first city academy, the exceptional education we provide takes advantage of the opportunities offered by our privileged location and facilities in the most vibrant, multi-cultural city in the world.

The enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of our students combined with the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of our staff makes our vision a reality.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The purpose of your role will be to lead and manage the pastoral needs of a year group, developing effective systems and strategies to ensure students are supported to fulfil their educational potential.

Working with students in your year group, your responsibilities will include:

Being a visible leader throughout the academy, modelling the academy ethos and values and supporting behaviour for learning
Student management, including ensuring high standards and acceptable behaviour are maintained from the moment of arrival and throughout the day
Behaviour management, including use of detentions, reports, telephone calls and letters home, meetings with parents, referral to seclusion unit, and recommendations for exclusions, monitoring behaviour logs, planning interventions and investigated serious incidents
Developing and implementing strategies to ensure that attendance and punctuality is at or above the school target
Establishing and managing a programme of enrichment activities to enhance motivation and raise attainment
Motivating and rewarding students
Participating in the planning and delivery of year group assemblies
Developing effective relationships with parents
Establishing and maintaining effective administration systems
Leading in student welfare meetings with external agencies or other school

groups

Leading in developing robust and effective student welfare and conflict resolution strategies
Implementation and monitoring of the uniform policy
Establishing and managing support and guidance systems during examinations
Tracking and monitoring students' academic progress
Taking a lead, under the guidance of the DSL, in safeguarding
Maintaining knowledge of students with SEND
Contributing to the first cycle of assess, plan, do, review for any student

suspected of having additional learning needs

Establishing forums for parental consultation and discussion and systems which facilitate "student voice"
Management of year group information systems

Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:

A good undergraduate degree
Understanding of the importance of having high expectations for all students, both of behaviour and academic achievement
Understanding of inclusive provision and practices for all students, including special educational needs, English as an additional language and high achievers
Evidence of pastoral related training
Current First Aid certification, or willingness to undergo training
Current minibus licence or willingness to undergo training to get one
Understanding the importance of being a Tutor
Experience of using ICT to monitor attendance and punctuality, or willingness to undergo training
Experience of using extracurricular activities to enhance motivation and attainment
Experience of raising levels of attendance and punctuality through rigorous monitoring, reporting and followup action
Experience of using ICT for curriculum and administration purposes

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

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