Head of Year (any subject specialism considered)

We are looking for a passionate committed leader with the skills, vision and energy to join our Middle Leadership Team. As Head of Year, you will work collaboratively with Form Tutors and other Middle Leaders and also provide support to the Senior Leadership Team. You will be able to demonstrate experience of building effective relationships with both students and staff.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead and manage the achievement, progress, attendance and behaviour for a year group ensuring disadvantaged students have a high priority. You will be ably supported by a dedicated Student Support Assistant, Key Stage Mentors and Wellbeing Mentors to achieve the highest possible level of support and pastoral care for students.

Applicants are asked to declare on application which subjects they can offer.

We would like from you:

· To be a team player with loads of energy and enthusiasm.

· To have high expectations of yourself and students.

· To have the ability to deliver your subject specialism at each Key Stage.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

· Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and want to achieve the best that they can.

· An extensive programme of relevant CPD for all staff.

· Working with a committed, hardworking and supportive team with the desire to raise student achievement even further.

· Supportive senior leadership team with an emphasis on staff well-being and free access to external support agencies if needed.

· Free eye test vouchers for all staff.

· Cycle to work scheme.

· Free on-site parking

· Very modern facilities, set in acres of grounds, located in a leafy suburb of Southend-on-Sea.

Southchurch High School is a popular, rapidly improving secondary school in Southend-on-Sea. The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenge of teaching well-behaved, enthusiastic and able students. You will have the ability, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference to students and young people from the Southend-on-Sea area.

Our ethos is focused on ensuring all of our students achieve their full potential. The School's focus on achievement is the same as at every Partnership Learning School. The atmosphere is disciplined and rigorous but also happy and caring.

Please note the School can only consider completed School Application Forms and not CVs alone.

Closing date for applications: 3pm on Monday, 21 October, 2024 (late applications may not be considered)

The School reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by close of business, Monday 21 October, 2024. Interviews will be held Wednesday 23 October, 2024.

Please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion if you have not heard within that time frame.

Please visit our website www.southchurchschool.com to download an Application Form. Alternatively contact the School by telephone on or e-mail hr@southchurchschool.com with your contact details. Completed Application Forms should be e-mailed to hr@southchurchschool.com.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and operate safer recruitment practices we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. You will be asked to provide documentation, if shortlisted for interview, as proof of your identity and qualifications. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Right to Work, pre-employment health check questionnaire and satisfactory references. If you have recently lived in a country other than the United Kingdom, clearance from this country will also be requested and a certified translation may be required.

· To be a team player with loads of energy and enthusiasm.

· To have high expectations of yourself and students.

· To have the ability to deliver your subject specialism at each Key Stage.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

· Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and want to achieve the best that they can.

· An extensive programme of relevant CPD for all staff.

· Working with a committed, hardworking and supportive team with the desire to raise student achievement even further.

· Supportive senior leadership team with an emphasis on staff well-being and free access to external support agencies if needed.

· Free eye test vouchers for all staff.

· Very modern facilities, set in acres of grounds, located in a leafy suburb of Southend-on-Sea.

Southchurch High School is a popular, rapidly improving secondary school in Southend-on-Sea. The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenge of teaching well-behaved, enthusiastic and able students. You will have the ability, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference to students and young people from the Southend-on-Sea area.

Our ethos is focused on ensuring all of our students achieve their full potential. The School's focus on achievement is the same as at every Partnership Learning School. The atmosphere is disciplined and rigorous but also happy and caring.