Head of Year

North Gosforth Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 6EJ

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 March 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 37 hours per week, term time only.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,371 - £31,099 (£24,552 - £26,913 actual gross annual salary)
• Pay scale: N6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a brilliant Head of Year who is passionate, pro-active and innovative to join the Academy’s successful Pastoral team. The role provides pastoral support and care to students and families, while supporting with learning and managing student behaviour and attendance issues as appropriate. The post is ideal for someone who is focussed on student welfare and progress and keen to be an integral part of the many varied aspects of school life.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in a pastoral role in a secondary school
• Has a passion for working with young people and supporting colleagues
• Can build strong professional relationships with students, parents and staff
• Is proactive in offering support and guidance
• Is able to work independently supervising students
• Has excellent oral and written communication skills
• Has excellent attention to detail

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
• A school with its community at heart
• Free use of an on-site gym
• A programme of staff well-being activities

Commitment to safeguarding

The Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.

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About North Gosforth Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 547 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: North Gosforth Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@northgosforth.co.uk
• Phone number: 01912361700
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-gosforth-academy (opens in new tab)

Come to work in a thriving community. The Gosforth Group is a multi-academy trust consisting of six schools (Gosforth Academy, Gosforth Junior High Academy, North Gosforth Academy, Jesmond Park Academy, Callerton Academy and Great Park Academy) committed to providing a superb education for students from Year 5 through to Year 13.  North Gosforth Academy is a small secondary school with a strong focus on providing high quality education in a safe, happy and caring environment. Community is at the heart of what we do. Each student is a valued member of the academy and given opportunities which will allow them to thrive as an individual, both academically and in their own personal development. Students receive a first class education from our team of enthusiastic, dedicated teachers and our pastoral and support staff. We have high expectations of both ourselves and of our students, and we strive to develop their talents and help them succeed. We offer a diverse and broad curriculum with both academic and vocational learning opportunities for all and a subject mix that both engages and inspires. We recognise the value of enrichment opportunities and a holistic approach to student development. We have dedicated timetabled sessions focussed on extra-curricular activities, career opportunities and post-16 progression. Our aim is that having this rich school experience means that our students leave the academy well equipped to thrive in a busy, challenging, modern world. We are very proud of what we do at North Gosforth Academy.

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