Deputy Head of Year - Derby, United Kingdom - Landau Forte College Derby
Description
The type of people we are looking for are likely to possess infectious enthusiasm, a reliable and highly organised individual, who can multi-task, with a professional and friendly disposition.
They will be resilient, driven, determined, and ambitious.This is an excellent opportunity to work in a leading educational organisation at the cutting edge of educational development.
Key information
Contract:
Temporary one year contract (term time only plus 5 INSET days), Full-time
Start date:
ASAP
Salary:
£21,500
Closing Date: 14 May 2023
What we can offer you
A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment
The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students
Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust
A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)
Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health
Complimentary gym membership
Landau Forte College Derby
We are a highly successful and heavily oversubscribed College with a strong record of success across all aspects of its work.
In May 2014 we were accredited as a School Centre for Teacher Training by the National College for Teaching and Leadership.
In February 2015 we were designated as a Teaching School and the College is a local, regional and national hub for professional development.
Landau Forte Charitable TrustLandau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands.
Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte.
Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world-leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care.
We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend.The local area
Derby is a vibrant and exciting city, located right in the heart of the UK. The city has a developed arts and culture scene and the area has a great history. The College is located just a few minutes' walk away from Derby city centre.
Derby provides great range of sports and leisure facilities and is the gateway to the Peak District.
Within a 10 minutes' drive of the city you will find yourself in the beautiful open Derbyshire countryside with unspoilt villages, historic houses and adventurous attractions.
Derby is 10 minutes away from M1 junction 25London is 90 minutes away by train
East Midlands Airport is 20 minutes away
Person specification
Specific Skills and Abilities
A creative, hard-working, lateral thinker
Excellent personal organisational skills
at least 5 GCSE qualifications at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics
Experience of working in a school environment and/or with young people
The ability to motivate students and a desire to make a positive contribution to their education
The ability to manage challenging behaviour in line with the school policy
The ability to build positive relationships with all young people and their families
Job description
Duties for this job will include (but are not limited to):
To support the Heads of Year in taking responsibility for the pastoral welfare of the students in Year 7
To guide and support students to safely and successfully manage face to face and on line relationships with peers
To be proactive in the implementation of the anti-bullying policy in conjunction with the Executive Team;
Be available to counsel and support individuals and groups of students;
to act as a link person between home and school;
To help to organise and administer appropriate rewards and sanctions
Work with the Landau Forte Parliament and encourage student participation
To liaise and seek involvement as appropriate from parents / carers, teachers, Student support Team and external agencies in relation to the welfare of individual students
Contribute as required to parents' evenings, staff meetings, gatherings, celebration evenings and other activities as associated with particular Year 7 groups
Review student behaviour by analysing monitoring data
Where necessary provide support for teaching staff on behavioural issues
Monitor student attendance, punctuality, positive and negative behaviour in line with the school's policies and ensure that appropriate action is taken when required.
Lead by example, setting high expectations for all
Create a positive climate where students aspire to be the best that they can be and believe in themselves
Work alongside members of the leadership team and the Student Support Team to ensure the delivery and on-going development of the pastoral system.
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