Head of Year - Thurrock, United Kingdom - Gable Hall School

Gable Hall School
Gable Hall School
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Thurrock, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, passionate Head of Year, to join a forward-thinking and innovative team.


We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, resourceful and strategic Head of Year who has the ability to lead from the front, develop leadership in others and effect rapid and sustainable change in raising the standards of student attainment and personal development.


The key responsibility is to oversee the academic progress and personal development of approximately 270 students; to identify and rectify any underachievement and broker individually tailored learning programmes where appropriate.

You will be an outstanding teacher who can inspire others to create outstanding learning opportunities for our students.

You will lead on and have overall responsibility for a year group including supporting student welfare and the "Gable Way" and pupil safeguarding throughout the school.


You will work closely with the Head of Key Stage to help build the commitment of all stake-holders to a culture of constant improvement, with the vision to embrace the ideas of creative leadership that will put learning first and ensure an outstanding education for our students.

You will also participate in regular self-review and monitoring to ensure continuous improvement in all aspects of the work at Gable Hall.


Main Areas of Responsibility:


  • To provide professional leadership for a Year Group, which secures success and continuous improvement in teaching and learning, ensures a highquality education and school experience for all learners.
  • To ensure the highest standards of achievement for all learners creating a productive, disciplined learning environment the daytoday operation of the Year Group.
  • To ensure a positive ethos which reflects the HoY's commitment to high achievement, effective teaching and learning and good relationships.
  • To ensure the life of the Year Group and the curriculum effectively promote students' moral, social and cultural development and prepare them for adult life.
  • To ensure high expectations for their students are set and maintained.


The Head of Year also secures the commitment of the wider school community, all teachers, support staff and parents by developing effective networks based on communication and high-quality leadership.


  • QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree
  • Minimum of three years teaching experience
  • Proven success in raising achievement across at least two key stages
  • Evidence of leading, supporting and managing others, both individuals and teams, ensuring high quality performance
  • High level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement

We wish to hear from you if you are:

  • An enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious school leader with a track record of success;
  • A motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations of staff;
  • Confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the school;
  • Ability to develop children to achieve their very best, regardless of background or circumstance;
  • Approachable and keen to work with staff across the Gable Hall community to ensure wide success;
  • Ability to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders.
  • A competitive salary;
  • An exciting career opportunity to be part of a growing school which is committed to staff development and career progression;
  • The opportunity to assist in leading a highly aspirational fastpaced school, supported by a dedicated leadership team;

About the school:


Gable Hall School is currently undergoing a big change, we have new leadership and the school is driving forward at a rapid pace.

It is currently a very exciting place to work.

The Harris Federation will be taking over the school from September 2023; therefore this is a very good time to join us.

With 53 schools, there is plenty of room for opportunities for progression.


We know that helping shape students' lives and turning aspirations into reality have rewards that include, but transcend academic excellence.

At all Ortu Schools, children and young people experience a stimulating, challenging and supportive learning journey through their primary, secondary and post-secondary years.

Staff and parents work hard together to create a caring and mutually respectful ethos to prepare students well for the demands of the 21st Century.

Our highly personalised curriculum; exceptional extra-curricular opportunities; student leadership culture, and sound attainment make Ortu schools very exciting places in which to learn, work and play.

High quality teaching and pastoral care combine to make Ortu schools a truly unique experience. Our staff are committed and determined to uphold and promote the long established high standards, which have ensured that our students progress confidently to college, university and employment, with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to lead successful, positive and producti
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