Teaching Head of Year

Firth Park Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 April 2025 at 2:04pm

• Date listed

  26 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31650 - £49084 per annum

Teaching Head of Year job summary

Salary: M1/6/UPS + TLR 2B + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP

Transformational change is underway at Firth Park - and we are looking for passionate individuals who will help drive it through.

Under a new, ambitious Principal, we are expanding our team to introduce Teaching Heads of Year, roles which will support students academically and personally.

We believe great teachers connect with students, understand their individual needs, and inspire their growth. We're looking to harness these skills to deliver exceptional teaching and provide outstanding pastoral care.

This is a terrific opportunity for ambitious educators who are not afraid of a challenge and eager to grow professionally. They will make a meaningful impact and have the vision, determination, and passion to help shape the future of our school.

At Firth Park, we are dedicated to providing an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day.

What we're looking for:

* QTS and secondary school teaching experience are essential. While we are particularly interested in Maths, English and Science teachers, we are open to candidates from other subject areas.
* A strong desire to contribute to change and help drive progress.
* A compassionate yet resilient communicator, capable of managing student behaviour, identifying individual needs, and addressing barriers to success.
* Previous pastoral experience is a plus but not required.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

We want to hear from you if you are ready to take on a role that blends teaching with pastoral leadership and want to be part of an exciting school transformation.

About our school:

Firth Park Academy is an inclusive secondary, proud to be at the heart of our community. With nearly 1,200 students, we are one of the largest schools in Sheffield. We have a rich heritage and have embarked on an exciting fresh chapter with the appointment of a new Principal. We are focused on our clear vision: putting students at the heart of everything we do. We believe in collaboration and driving high standards across all aspects of our work. Our ambitious and inclusive curriculum is designed to help every student thrive academically and socially.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.

* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.

* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.

* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Closing date: 13th April

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Firth Park Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1189 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Firth Park Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/firth-park-academy

Firth Park Academy has an exceptionally well-qualified, talented, experienced and enthusiastic team of staff. We are a mission led organisation and our mission is;

We will provide every child with an excellent education, in every classroom every day.

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