Assistant Head of Year

ASSISTANT HEAD OF YEAR SALARY: GRADE 4 POINT 8, £26,274.99 (FTE £30,717.00) Hours : 36 HOURS PER WEEK / 39 weeks per yeaR "Leaders’ ambitions and high expectations of pupils, teachers and parents cascade throughout the community." - OFSTED Shirley High School is a proud multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence. We continue to make significant progress across all areas of our school. This progress includes improved academic results, increase in the number of pupils joining our school and more pupils leaving us to attend university, including Russell Group and Oxbridge universities. We are committed to improving and investing in the learning environment of our pupils and staff with over £1.5 million spent on school facilities, site improvements and resources. Our school is at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, with our pupils benefiting from our fabulous site and leafy surroundings. Along with our clear values and ethos, this helps to create a positive learning environment for both pupils and staff. We also benefit from excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas, plus an onsite gym and ample free parking. We have high expectations in all we do and believe that all our pupils can be the best in the world at whatever they decide to pursue, through hard work, determination, leadership and compassion. We strive for excellence throughout our broad curriculum and wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, whilst also ensuring that both pupils and staff are developed both in and out of the classroom. We are looking for a passionate and dynamic, Assistant Head of Year, to support learning and improvement, whilst promoting the welfare of pupils within the Year Group. Core Duties: To assist in the operation of the day to day management of pupils; To assist in ensuring that high standards of behaviour and high levels of achievement are maintained throughout the year group; To promote a secure, purposeful and friendly working environment for pupils and staff; To encourage pupils to contribute positively to the wider life of Shirley High School; To promote the inclusion and equalities agenda; To promote the whole school pastoral ethos of entitlement and inclusion; To support the Head of Year in promoting an inclusive environment where every pupil matters and support a high quality of pastoral care and pupil support in the year group; To support the Head of Year in establishing and fostering a strong and supportive identity among the tutors and pupils of the year group; To support school policies related to the pastoral system and to develop a positive ethos within the year group; To support school assemblies and encourage tutors and pupils to do likewise; To support in the encouragement of achievement and enjoyment in the year group; To be a good role model. We are looking for someone who: Enthusiastic and dedicated, with a keen duty of care for all pupils within the school; Good pastoral and safeguarding knowledge with the ability to relate well to pupils; Ability to work independently and constructively as part of a team; An understanding of the necessity to maintain confidentiality; Resourceful and innovative; First-rate communication and organisational skills with the ability to communicate with staff, parents/ carers and pupils. We offer excellent working conditions with key benefits that include: Cycle to Work scheme; Significant departmental investment; Staff Mentoring; Staff car park on site; Fitness Suite (newly refurbished); A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school; A staff wellbeing programme. Should you believe you have the skills to perform this role to the highest possible standards and are truly passionate about joining us on our journey then we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact us to arrange a tour of the school or speak with our Principal. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. More information can be downloaded from our website www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk Please be aware that the listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.