Head of Year

Experience. The Ability to: Work with or care for children (of secondary school age) professionally Advise teaching and pastoral staff on strategies to support social and emotional needs of students. Build positive relationships through parental liaison and other agencies Write Student Support Plans with the purpose of removing barriers to learning Collaborate with all stakeholders, parents, family, carers, staff, other students, agencies Contribute effectively in a multi-agency setting e.g. CP, CIN, Early Help Manage the needs of vulnerable and at risk learners Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude: English & Maths GCSE (Grade C or 4 or above) Relevant training in specialist areas and strong evidence of continued professional development ICT Literate - competent in the use of SIMS, G4S, Teams and CPOMS Understanding of young people’s emotional and social needs Understanding of the barriers to academic progress in post 16 students Understanding the Sixth Form curriculum and other learning programmes and learning strategies Policy and Regulatory knowledge for Safeguarding and pastoral areas Safeguarding Training (willingness to undertake DSL training) Outstanding communication skills including conflict resolution and de-escalation