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Head of Year

Permanent Position starting 1 September 2024

Main or Upper Pay Scale depending on experience (Full time)

TLR1a

If you are ambitious and passionate about playing a central role in supporting our students achieve the highest possible standards then this is the role for you.  You will be working as a key middle manager in the pastoral team supporting a team of ten tutors. Your role will be to support the behaviour, needs and progress of all students within the year group. 

Roles and responsibilities include:

  • Proactively working with students, parents and staff to maintain the highest possible standards.
  • Supporting and quality assuring the work of your tutor team using appropriate systems, guidance and training to help them to maintain standards.
  • Working with the Heads of Upper/Lower School and safeguarding team to keep children safe.
  • Supporting tutors to develop effective strategies with students who exhibit repeated behaviours below our expected standards.
  • Closely monitor students and work closely with the Heads of Upper/Lower School where there are significant concerns about students.
  • Effectively liaise with external agencies as and when required.
  • Securing the highest possible attendance.

Preference may be given to applicants who offer subjects where we have vacancies.

This post is not suitable for an ECT.

Application forms and further details are available from the school website: www.mountbatten.school, or by e-mailing human.resources@mountbatten.school or by telephoning 01794 510227.

Closing Date:  Thursday 2 May 2024 noon

Interviews:      w/b Tue 7 May 2024

Please note CVs will not be accepted and we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive applications that meet the criteria.  We, therefore, strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. 

The Mountbatten School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.  All our recruitment and selection practices reflect this and successful applicants are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Checks along with other relevant employment checks.