Establishment: Carr Hill High School Location: Preston Salary: £27,323.43 - £30,989.18 Department: Pastoral / Attendance Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 14/01/2025 13:00 Interview Date: 17/01/2025 Start Date: 24/02/2025
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 39.00 Pay Grade: Support Staff | 19 - 25
The Role
Carr Hill High School is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Assistant Head of Year to join our pastoral team and support the academic, social, and emotional development of our students. Working closely with the Head of Year, you will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, monitoring student progress, and providing targeted support to ensure every student achieves their potential. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of pastoral care, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you! The pro rata salary for this role is £27,323 to £30,989 per annum.
What does this job do?
1. To work under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher – Pastoral Lead and Year Leaders to implement interventions and support to remove barriers to learning, working with individual or small groups of pupils in order to support pupil progress, particularly with pupils who have poor attendance, behaviour or SEND concerns.
2. To work under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher – Pastoral Lead and Year Leaders to further support pupils' progress, such as study skills or homework clubs to small groups of pupils.
3. To promote the inclusion of all pupils by developing their communication skills, supporting and mentoring as required to help them manage their behaviour, developing independence and social skills.
4. To work closely with the Assistant Headteacher – Pastoral Lead and Year Leaders to plan bespoke interventions meeting the needs of all pupils who are placed in internal inclusion to support them to make continued progress and receive feedback on their learning.
5. To provide mentoring support and challenge in order to overcome barriers to learning, including in relation to behaviour and attendance.
What are the job requirements?
1. GCSE or Equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics at level 9 – 5.
2. Child Care/NVQ/HLTA or other relevant qualification (related to education is desirable i.e., a degree) at level 4 or agreement to work towards this qualification within 12 months.
3. Experience of working with children in an educational setting in particular meeting the needs of children who may face barriers to learning.
4. Knowledge of how to remove barriers to learning for pupils with a range of SEN (cognitive learning difficulties, ASD, Communication and Language needs, Attachment needs, Social and Emotional development needs) and promote inclusion.
5. Ability to work as a member of a team to support the success and progress of a particular year group.
6. A high level of commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and equality in all aspects of school life.
About Carr Hill High School:
Carr Hill is situated in the market town of Kirkham in the Fylde, just over a mile from exit 3 of the M55 and with very easy transport links from a wide radius in the north west of England. The school is 11-16 and has an average of 180 students in each year group. Students come from over 25 different primary schools though there are a core group of feeder schools. Historically, there are a significant number of army families due to the proximity of the barracks at Weeton.
We aim high at Carr Hill and expect high standards of behaviour and academic effort from all our pupils. We believe in encouraging our pupils to take responsibility for their actions, decisions and their future education to foster a culture of commitment to lifelong learning.
At Carr Hill, our mission is to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for the challenges of tomorrow. With a focus on pursuing excellence, we strive to create an inclusive environment where every student can achieve their full potential.
About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT):
EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in supporting pupil achievement.
Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:
* Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust.
* Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and wellbeing initiatives.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Access to government pension schemes.
* Free parking.
* Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
* Training, mentoring and progression opportunities.
Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted. Please contact the recruitment team at HR@ept-uk.com if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section.
Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
The Education Partnership Trust is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Apply for this role by submitting your application today with our simple application process.
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