Assistant Head of Year - Leeds, United Kingdom - Syncord Education

Syncord Education

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Syncord Education are working in partnership with a secondary academy in Leeds to recruit an Assistant Head of Year. This an opportunity to join a forward thinking academy trust with staff wellbeing at the forefront of their vision

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

In consultation with the Senior Leadership Team, promote the culture, mission and values of the academy.
Support the Head of Year to oversee behaviour and attendance within the specified year group.
Support the Head of Year to closely monitor and track behaviour and attendance data on a daily basis and provide intervention when required.
Support and challenge students and colleagues, meet parents and liaise with external agencies.
Ensure a strong visual presence at all times, including before school.
Support students and staff by visiting lessons daily.
Supervise corridors during transitions; assist with dismissals / lineup as required.
Support centralised detentions; manage restorative conversations between students and staff.
Frequently acknowledge success in line with the academy expectations.
Support the Head of Year to ensure that homework completion is monitored accordingly.
Support the Head of Year to oversee students on report and make contact with families when necessary.
Support the Head of Year to plan and lead meetings and assemblies to embed a truly aspirational culture with extremely high expectations.
Act as a role model for tutors by demonstrating high standards of pastoral care and academic monitoring of students.
Ensure that all tutors have access to relevant materials to deliver high quality tutorial activities.
Contribute to the organisation of parents' information evenings by encouraging and monitoring parent attendance to such events.
Work in effective partnership with other Assistant HoYs / HoYs in the Trust and surrounding schools.
Work with the Senior Leadership Team to plan transition / induction events and student induction for any 'in year' admissions
Support students throughout the day by fulfilling pastoral responsibilities.
Has experience working with secondary age pupils, preferably in a pastoral role
Is a great team player
Has high expectations which will motivate and challenge pupils
Is technically proficient (Microsoft office)
Is an analytical thinker who can keep up to date, accurate records
Has a strong moral purpose and drive for improvement
Is missionaligned
Is humble and kind
Has excellent interpersonal skills
Has the ability to receive and act on feedback
Has the ability to work under pressure