Teacher and Pastoral Leader (Head of Year)
Friesland School
Grade and Salary
MPS / UPS + TLR 2C
Working pattern
1 FTE
Contract term
Permanent
The School:
Friesland School is a values-centred organisation, and we strive to live up to our ethos of Ambition, Teamwork, Honesty and Respect in everything that we do. Our school is a vibrant and energetic educational environment, where we prioritise the academic, personal and cultural education of all our students. At Friesland we have high expectations of ourselves and those around us, working collectively to develop and improve whilst enhancing the life opportunities of our students. We have a long track record of high attainment at both Y11 and Y13, alongside a wide and varied extra-curricular provision.
As someone interested in a role at our school we would urge you to come to visit us and see Friesland School for yourself, as there is no better way to learn about our wonderful school and what we offer.
The role:
The role of a Pastoral Leader is integral to ensuring the academic, personal, social and emotional development of students within the school through the consistent and fair implementation of our values and expectations. The pastoral care system reinforces the importance of effective learning supported by good behaviour by creating a climate in which pupils feel secure and are aware of their obligations. Friesland believes that pastoral care is a means to an end and it exists, not for its own sake, but to enable students to achieve their full potential.
The person:
The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership, management and communication skills and will have demonstrated an ability to work with young people and their families successfully. They will be aware of some of the challenges facing young people yet hold the highest aspirations for our students. They will also be committed to and use strategies that will ensure that all students are given the very best opportunities to be successful in all areas of their lives. Ideally, the successful candidate will have the ability to teach English, Technology or Business Studies.
Recruitment event
If you would like to find out more about the school and this role, please contact us to register your attendance at one of our visits which are being held at the school Tuesday 21 January at 11.00am or Friday 24 January at 9.30am. To register please contact hr@ttct.co.uk .
To apply
TES is our recruitment platform so please go to to apply for this role by completing the application form online.
Applications must arrive by: Wednesday 29 January 2025 at midday
Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 11 February 2025
Why join us?
There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.
We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well-motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.
We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.
We offer:
· Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
· We do not operate appraisal or appraisal related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning
· An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
· Entry to a career average pension scheme.
· Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
· A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
· Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
· We take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.
In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.