Assistant Head of Year
Employer: The Fernwood School
Location: Wollaton NG8 2FT
Salary: £27,452 - £29,537 (F4-1-F4-4) pro rata (actual salary £24,073 - £25,901)
Contract type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Contract term: Permanent
Closing date:12 noon - 25 April 2025
Job commences: As Soon As Possible
Interview date: 30 April 2025
We have an exciting opportunity to join our outstanding school as an Assistant Head of Year.
We require a committed individual with an engaging personality who is passionate about changing the lives of children for the better. Further information is included in the .
Fernwood is an 11-16 School enjoying an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour.
We offer a school with:
* An ethos of ‘High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All’
* A wonderful group of students who behave well and have high aspirations
* Staff and Governors that are professional and enjoy working together for the benefit of the young people we serve
* An Ofsted outstanding judgement
* A strong Progress 8 score
* 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Access to 24 hours a day confidential employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Leading Edge Status
If you would like to have a look around the school or talk about the post prior to application, please contact Mrs Cannon (Deputy Headteacher) a.cannon@fernwood.school .
The Governors and staff and committed to continuous improvement and welcome applications from candidates with drive and determination who are able to challenge and inspire students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.
Further details are available on our website.
Please complete the application form together with a letter of application (no more that two sides of A4, font size 11) outlining what your skills and experience will bring to Fernwood, and how you will be able to fulfil the. Please address the letter to Mr C Gell (Headteacher).
The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring) Check along with other relevant employment checks. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Self-Disclosure is required for all applicants shortlisted for interview. Online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants as part of due diligence checks.