Year Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Year Manager to join the team at Thomas Knyvett College on a part-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to students learning activities by managing the day to day business of the Year Team and assisting with all aspects of student's progress, including their personal and social development. Key duties include but are not restricted to: The role of Year Manager contributes to students learning activities by managing the day to day business of the Year Team and assisting with all aspects of student's progress, including their personal and social development. Key duties include but are not restricted to:

• Understands and applies professional values and practice through collaborative working, respect for and commitment to pupils, and fostering students' attitudes and behaviour patterns
• Uses and develops general and specialist knowledge and skills to contribute to students' learning and personal development
• Works with the Year Leader to develop and implement strategies to support students with personal and social problems and liaise with colleagues to involve internal and external support agencies where necessary
• Takes responsibility for the day to day running of the Year group including organising and developing activities such as charity work and social events. Assist the Year Leader with administration and issue of reports
• Provides support for tutors in dealing with personal and social related issues, actively supporting the delivery of the Learning for Life Programme
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. The Howard Partnership Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates from diverse backgrounds in order that our staff reflect the rich diversity of our community. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview. Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement. As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). We really want you to shine as part of our application and selection process, so that you can truly perform at your best and feel comfortable. Our processes are extremely flexible, so please let us know what we can do so that you can be at your best throughout the application and selection stages. Our selection processes are flexible, so please let us know what we can do so that you can be at your best. Please contact (name)or email (email details) for an informal chat, so that we can help create the perfect environment for you for the assessment/selection process.

Thomas Knyvett College is part of The Howard Partnership Trust which advocates staff well-being and has a range of benefits for staff who work with us. As you will be joining a Trust that spans all phases, mainstream and special provision, we are able to draw on a vast range of expertise and also give variety and opportunity to our staff. Thomas Knyvett College has excellent transport links being on bus routes, near the Staines by-pass and A30 and is only a six minute walk from Ashford Station. THPT value their staff highly, as reflected in the excellent retention rates across the trust. THPT also operate an extensive Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty & Service Awards, access to discount schemes, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and access to the Employee Assistance Programme through Education Support. We also have a fully equipped gym at Thomas Knyvett College, which staff have access to use before or after school. The Howard Partnership Trust (THPT) is a Surrey based Multi-Academy Trust, comprising four secondary, six primary schools and three special schools. Values and Behaviours The Howard Partnership Trust is a values-based organization which seeks to recruit individuals who can demonstrate our values. Our values will be assessed through the selection process. We therefore ask all applicants when providing their supporting statement to incorporate not only how they meet the essential criteria for the role but to also how they demonstrate our values.