Assistant Head of Year
West Somerset College, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AYThis job expired on 6 December 2024
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 December 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £23,626.12 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
At West Somerset College we aim to provide a rich and varied education for all of our students. We believe that ensuring students realise their full potential depends upon a continuous drive for excellence by our staff.
We are looking for an additional Assistant Head of Year to work within the Student Support Team managing the behaviour, welfare and academic achievement of students within a designated group of pupils.
The ideal candidate will have experience with working with young people and have a proven track record of success. They will provide support for students, teachers, and the Academy to raise standards of achievement for all students.
You will support staff, students and the academy policies and strategies. You will also provide support for students’ welfare and support the inclusion of students in all aspects of Academy life.
Closing date for applications: Midnight, Friday 6th December 2024.
What the school offers its staff
We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.
We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
Commitment to safeguarding
West Somerset College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
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About West Somerset College
- School type
- Academy, ages 13 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 759 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- West Somerset College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@btc-trust.org
West Somerset College is an all-inclusive College catering for 13 to 18 year olds, situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park.
Arranging a visit to West Somerset College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.
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