Head of Year Sixth Form - Manchester, United Kingdom - Didsbury High School

Didsbury High School

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Start date:
June
2023

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Year to join the brand new Sixth Form at Didsbury High School; a successful and highly ambitious school.

We require an individual to manage the student's achievement and attendance, to assist in the transition process and to develop and deliver creative assemblies.

This position is contracted on a Term Time Only basis.

This means you will mainly work when the school is open to students and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so.

In total you will be in work for a minimum of 37 out of 52 weeks.

About Us
Didsbury High School is the most oversubscribed first preference school in Manchester. We are a non-selective, non-denominational school, which opened in September 2019. Our students have access to state-of-the-art facilities in a brand-new building behind Didsbury Point.

We currently have students in Years 7 to 10 and will be opening our brand-new sixth form in September 2023.

Job Purpose _(For further details on the role, please see the Job Description attached via TES)_

Manage the relevant year group including pastoral support, achievement, attendance, attainment/progress, behavioural issues and intervention and child protection matters
Establish positive relationships with parents, staff and outside agencies in line with the schools' vision and values

At the Laurus Trust, it is not just about what we do but also about how we do it.

We are seeking individuals who are able to demonstrate our core behaviourswhich set out the expectations we have of our staff.

Key Skills & Experience

Sound educational background including GCSE's in Maths and English (A*C) or equivalent
Experience working in a school environment would be advantageous
Ideally possess prior experience within a similar role

About the Laurus Trust

The Laurus Trust is a highly successful and growing multi-academy trust in the North West of England, with Cheadle Hulme High School (CHHS), the founder school, at its centre.

Our visionis for everyone regardless of background or circumstance to be inspired, to thrive in all environments, to recognise what it takes to succeed, to set aspirational goals and to work hard to achieve them.

All our Laurus Schools are hugely oversubscribed and have a reputation, both locally and further afield, for outstanding teaching and learning through the relentless pursuit of excellence and the determination to ensure that every child succeeds.

In the recent Staff Engagement Survey, over 95% of our employees stated that they would recommend working for Laurus Trust to their friends.

To see more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefitsand access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page.

Closing Date:
Wednesday 17th May at 09:00

Interview Date:
Monday 22nd May 2023

Salary:
£27,315.00-£31,103.00 per year

Benefits: