Head of Year

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

Location: Dudley, DY1

Start Date: November 2024 or ASAP

Daily Pay: £120 - £140 per day

Role Type: Full Time, Long Term with Permanent Opportunity

Benefits: Opportunity for Permanent Employment | Weekly CPD Sessions | Daily Rate Paid to Salary Scale | Excellent Transport Links

A secondary school in Dudley, DY1 are looking to appoint a motivated and passionate Head of Year (non-teaching) to provide all round support across a multitude of areas for students within their year cohort. You will act as a point of contact for all pastoral communication for parents/carers and outside agencies. You will be responsible for ensuring that high standards of behaviour, attendance & engagement with learning are met.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on learning, health, and safety matters.
• Offer comprehensive support to promote students' physical and mental well-being.
• Act as a liaison between the Year team and external organisations.
• Ensure adherence to child protection policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for staff referrals regarding behavioural issues.
• Collect, collate, and follow up on incident reports and student statements.
• Address and mediate student relationship conflicts to find resolutions.
• Manage, distribute, and track report cards for assigned students.
• Monitor bullying incidents and enforce appropriate policies and interventions.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and maintain communication with parents.
• Address attendance concerns by contacting parents and conducting home visits when needed.
• Serve as the main contact for parents, managing inquiries and referring them to relevant staff when necessary.
• Implement and monitor attendance improvement strategies and sanctions.
• Coordinate the setting and collection of work for students who are excluded or absent.
• Schedule parental meetings, including those with Heads of Year or Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Assist with student admissions, working closely with the Head of Year.
• Organise Year Group Assemblies and support school-wide assemblies and presentations.
  
  

If you feel you would be the right fit for this role, then please apply through submitting your CV. If you are a successful applicant, you will be contacted by Millie to arrange the next steps in the progression of your application.