Head of Year
Location: Dudley, DY1
Start Date: November 2024 or ASAP
Daily Pay: £120 – £140 per day
Role Type: Full Time, Long Term with Permanent Opportunity
Benefits: Opportunity for Permanent Employment | Weekly CPD Sessions | Daily Rate Paid to Salary Scale | Excellent Transport Links
A secondary school in Dudley, DY1 are looking to appoint a motivated and passionate Head of Year (non-teaching) to provide all round support across a multitude of areas for students within their year cohort. You will act as a point of contact for all pastoral communication for parents/carers and outside agencies. You will be responsible for ensuring that high standards of behaviour, attendance & engagement with learning are met.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance on learning, health, and safety matters.
- Offer comprehensive support to promote students’ physical and mental well-being.
- Act as a liaison between the Year team and external organisations.
- Ensure adherence to child protection policies and safeguarding procedures.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for staff referrals regarding behavioural issues.
- Collect, collate, and follow up on incident reports and student statements.
- Address and mediate student relationship conflicts to find resolutions.
- Manage, distribute, and track report cards for assigned students.
- Monitor bullying incidents and enforce appropriate policies and interventions.
- Prepare detailed incident reports and maintain communication with parents.
- Address attendance concerns by contacting parents and conducting home visits when needed.
- Serve as the main contact for parents, managing inquiries and referring them to relevant staff when necessary.
- Implement and monitor attendance improvement strategies and sanctions.
- Coordinate the setting and collection of work for students who are excluded or absent.
- Schedule parental meetings, including those with Heads of Year or Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
- Assist with student admissions, working closely with the Head of Year.
- Organise Year Group Assemblies and support school-wide assemblies and presentations.
If you feel you would be the right fit for this role, then please apply through submitting your CV. If you are a successful applicant, you will be contacted by Millie to arrange the next steps in the progression of your application.
