Head of Year

Skills and Abilities

• Positive and caring approach to students.
• To have high academic, social and behavioural expectations of students.
• Able to be a team player and a team leader.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with staff, students, parents/carers and external agencies.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and to work flexibly, reprioritising work as required to meet the school’s needs.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible “can do” approach.
• Ability to lead by example.
• To have strong awareness of professionalism and confidentiality.

Knowledge/Experience

• Experience of working with young people in an education setting.
• Experience of providing pastoral support to young people in an education setting or similar professional environment.
• Experience in meeting the needs of children and young people, particularly vulnerable or disadvantaged children.
• Experience of working with and leading colleagues in highly effective teams.
• Experience of supporting and promoting student welfare and emotional well-being.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding procedures.
• Knowledge and experience of implementing behaviour management techniques.
• Knowledge of current educational issues and the impact on school provision.