We are looking to recruit an Assistant Head of Year to assist the Head of Year with supporting and encouraging pupils as well as helping remove barriers to learning.  A key part of the role is to assist with all the attendance matters arising for the year group as well.  

Main duties & responsibilities

• To hold high regard and expectations for all pupils at all times.

• To work with the Head of year, Attendance and the Inclusion Team, including the Family Liaison Officer to support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and mental health and attendance.

• To respond to conflicts and situations as they arise. Defuse situations and develop strategies for those involved in conflict.

• To be available during lunch and break times to deal with immediate situations as they arise.

• To identify personal issues that are affecting pupils’ performance at school and share this information with relevant staff in order to help the pupil learn effectively.

• To develop ideas for activities and groups that will support pupil engagement and positive attitudes towards learning.

• To work closely with all staff to create and implement inclusion support plans and monitor their success.

• To keep administrative records of all work with pupils, families and external agencies.

• To identify and adopt best practice across the academy in all areas of pastoral care.

• To articulate and support the academy rules and dress codes with all pupils and their parents/carers. Support the pupil(s)

• To develop good, productive working relationships with pupils which encourage independence and responsibility for their own behaviour.

• To develop solutions for individual pupil issues and support the development of progress strategies.

• To provide comfort and immediate care and support following any incidents/upsets.

• To observe behaviour patterns in pupils and report concerns to relevant persons.

• To encourage and reinforce positive behaviour and interactions between pupils.

• To support individuals and groups in complying with behaviour targets staff have set.

• To monitor behaviours attentively in order to defuse possible conflict situations.

• To seek assistance in conflict situations which are outside of your role and authority to resolve.

• To manage own behaviour in response to pupil actions and provide a good role model for pupils.

Support the Head of Year

• To promote effective communication between home and school by being available for parents/carers on both a drop-in and appointment basis.

• Make daily attendance calls to help raise attendance for the year group

• To communicate effectively with all agencies and arranging and recording meetings.

• To support with admin tasks such as collecting statements, issuing report cards, etc.

• To create and review individual inclusion plans with families.

• To refer pupils to other agencies as necessary.

• To support children with barriers to learning.

• To promote engagement by working with families/carers and pupils.

• To work with families/carers to improve school attendance.

• To meet regularly with the Head of Year team to ensure progress is being made by all groups of pupils.

• To ensure deadlines are met.

If you would like any more information please do not hesitate to contact Victoria Simmonds, HRAL.