Head of Year (non - teaching)

Working Hours: 08.00 - 16.00 (36.25 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Term Time + 2 weeks (40 weeks)

There has never been a better time to join Lostock High School. Our 'Good' Ofsted rating recognises our determination that Lostock High will continue to develop as a popular school of choice for our community. Our Behaviour and Welfare Team provides outstanding care and high expectations. We pride ourselves on engaging pupils, making learning exciting and rewarding, and on our tenacity. You will join a strong team of individuals who are committed to improving life chances for young people, and who believe in preparing pupils not just for exams, but for life.

We want all of our students to achieve their potential and we make sure that there are no limitations or barriers to reaching the highest possible standards of academic, social and personal development.

We seek to appoint a dynamic and driven non-teaching Head of Year with the ability to effectively relate to and establish excellent rapport with students, providing support to maximise engagement and attendance.

We are looking for commitment to improving life chances for young people, as well as commitment to your own professional development. You will be well supported by the Head of Behaviour & Welfare as well as the Senior Leadership Team who are focused on teaching and learning, and by a comprehensive programme of induction and training to ensure your individual needs are met. Our school is a lively and exciting place to work. We truly live by our motto of Inspire, Transform, Succeed.

We are totally dedicated to providing the very best opportunities for our students to ensure that we inspire confidence, transform learning and succeed to compete with the best. If you think Lostock High School is the right school for you, please submit an application form,

To allow us to compare candidates fairly, completion of our application form is required. CV's will not ordinarily be considered for shortlisting.

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer overseas visa sponsorship.

The closing date will be Tuesday 1st October 2024

Please note that should we receive a suitable number of applications prior to the closing date we may bring this date forward.

We welcome the opportunity to show prospective candidates around our school ahead of application. If you would like to arrange a time to visit us, please contact the Sarah Buckley (Headteacher's PA) on /sbuckley@lostock.trafford.sch.uk

Lostock High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and the successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.It is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activities relating to children. A copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found at: https://www.lostock.trafford.sch.uk/policies/others/safeguarding-policy.

As part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 guidance (para 221), Lostock High School may undertake online searches on all shortlisted candidates.