Head of Year

Location

Barking & Dagenham, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

Our School opened a third site in September 2020 which contains 180 pupils in each year group. Due to the ongoing school expansion, there is more than one vacancy available from 1 September 2024 as a Head of Year. This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious professionals to join the dedicated teaching team within our School.

The School prides itself on teamwork and achievement. You must have current pastoral leadership experience. You must also be able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering high quality teaching and learning, whilst promoting outstanding progress and attainment for all. Your role will include supporting the academic and personal development of pupils within the year group. Your will also work to raise the standards of pupil attainment and achievement across the year group by ensuring the provision of an effective programme of pastoral support.

The right candidate for us will be someone who can demonstrate: -

•      A record of good and/or outstanding teaching and of securing high levels of pupil progress.

•      Current or recent successful pastoral leadership experience.

•      A clear understanding of individual pupils’ needs;

•      Experience of promoting consistently high expectations for all pupils in regard to their work ethic and behaviour;

•      Experience of or a commitment to wider school responsibilities;

•      Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills;

•      Qualified Teacher Status and successful completion of their first Early Careers Teacher Induction Year.

Robert Clack School of Science is one of the most successful schools in the UK and we are expanding to become one of the largest schools in the UK. 

Reasons to join us:-

Our Pupils : The exemplary behaviour of our pupils is always commented upon by visitors to our school. Our pastoral system is second to none, reinforcing the values and ethos of the school. Pupils understand the importance of mutual respect, compassion for others, discipline, hard work, high expectations, and aspirations.

Success: We are hugely oversubscribed with a large Sixth Form. Through our provision of a broad and balanced curriculum, and an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities, our pupils achieve excellent academic, social and cultural outcomes, despite living in an area of significant disadvantage. At the end of Year 13, our pupils go on to top University destinations, including Oxford and Cambridge.  Many have progressed to employment via apprenticeships or in a variety of industries.

Working Conditions: Our pupils need the best quality teachers in the classroom and we support our teachers through enhanced PPA time, minimal bureaucracy, supportive departments, pastoral teams and the leadership team.

Professional Advancement: We believe in training, developing and supporting teachers and support staff. Many of our teachers trained at Robert Clack; a number are former pupils of the school, including the Headteacher. We have a Silver award for our CPD from the Teacher’s Development Trust, Investors in People Bronze award and the one time that we entered the Sunday Times Best Public Sector Company we were ranked first for Leadership, My Company and Personal Growth. If you are ambitious, motivated and above all an excellent teacher, there are plenty of opportunities for you to develop at Robert Clack School.

HOW TO APPLY:

To view more information about Robert Clack School, please take a look at the school website. If you would like to apply for this position please refer to the , Person Specification and download the application form which is available with the TES. Please submit your completed application form via the TES or to: [email protected]

CVs only will not be accepted. They will only be accepted if accompanied by a completed application form.

REQUIRED FOR: September 2024.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 8am on Wednesday 20 March 2024

INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD: To be confirmed.

Robert Clack School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo identity checks, checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

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