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Head of Year - 12 month fixed term contract from January 2025
Hyde High School, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4SPThis job expired on 7 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
6 January 2025
Closing date
7 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
11 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: 36 hours per week, term time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - January 2025 until December 2025 (12 months) - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- Full time equivalent: SCP 23 £32,076 - SCP 28 £36,648 per annum
Pay scale
- Grade G, SCP 23 £28,066 - SCP 28 £32,066 (actual salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a self-motivated, enthusiastic and energetic Head of Year to work within the school’s established and effective Pastoral Team and lead a cohort of up to 240 pupils.
Taking key responsibility for a whole year group, the Head of Year will promote the excellent behaviour, personal development, progress and welfare of all pupils so that they can realise their full potential. The post-holder will have a visible presence as the lead figure for their allocated year group and will promote high expectations, high standards and a positive culture and ethos that praises and celebrates all aspects of pupil achievement.
The position offers professional challenge and reward in equal measure and is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about enabling all children to make the most of their education. Hyde High School is a vibrant, busy, harmonious and supportive working environment where all staff and pupils are valued and encouraged to contribute. The role requires resilience, flexibility and a proactive and enthusiastic promotion of a positive work ethic and team spirit.
5+ A*-C grades at GCSE (or equivalent) including English and maths essential.
Where the application form asks you ‘how you meet the selection criteria’, please clearly explain how your experience and qualifications meet the points listed in the person specification for this role.
Please note – CVs are NOT accepted.
Applications forms should be
emailed tor.fawcett@hydehighschool.uk
If you would like to visit our school prior to applying, please email r.fawcett@hydehighschool.uk
For more information please click on the links for the Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form.
The school is currently in the process of converting to an Academy. This role will be affected by the transfer, meaning that the successful applicant will transfer to the Academy, along with all other school staff. The conversion to an Academy will be undertaken in accordance with the DfE and legal requirements.
Hyde High School is committed to safeguarding and equal rights and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on our website.
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
It is an offence to apply for the role if a person is barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
For more information please see:
Tameside Council policy on the employment of ex-offenders
https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/
What the school offers its staff
Vision
We are a proudly multicultural community school where learning is at the heart of all we do and is truly valued. Students are offered a rich, broad and balanced curriculum which promotes all aspects of their development and so prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of 21st century life. Our students leave us as well-rounded and decent young people with real strength of character, who aspire to make a positive contribution to their society.
Aims
- Hyde is an inspiring place to learn and to work
- Our key focus is on hard work and learning
- There is a true sense of pride and team spirit where mutual respect and support are unequivocal
- All achievements are valued – happiness through success
- Teaching is of the highest calibre
- Our pastoral systems ensure that the diverse needs of our students are met so that each has the opportunity to achieve their very best
- All members of our school community feel safe, valued and happy
Commitment to safeguarding
Hyde High School is committed to safeguarding and equal rights and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A copy of our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on our website.
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
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About Hyde High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1169 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Hyde High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- r.fawcett@hydehighschool.uk
We are a proudly multicultural community school where learning is at the heart of all we do and is truly valued. Students are offered a rich, broad and balanced curriculum which promotes all aspects of their development and so prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of 21st century life. Our students leave us as well-rounded and decent young people with real strength of character, who aspire to make a positive contribution to their society.
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