Assistant Head of Year

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Be able to work effectively within a team
• Have experience of working under pressure to deadlines
• Be competent in working with technology
• Have experience working with children and young people

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Be able to relate to students and parents/carers
• Be able to supervise and support students who have a range of needs
• Have good communication, numeracy and literacy skills
• Have good IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft packages
• Have a commitment to professional development
• Have excellent organisational and time management skills

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Be able to actively support and promote the Christian Ethos of the Academy
• Have the ability to establish good working relationships with staff and other stakeholders
• Have the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students
• Be willing to undergo training as necessary
• Have energy, ambition and enthusiasm for oneself and the students in your care
• Have a commitment to an inclusive ethos with the belief that ‘every student counts’
• Be flexible with an ability to respond to emerging initiatives which support students learning
• Have a commitment to making a difference with a positive ‘can do’ outlook
• Be adaptable and resilient
• Be proactive in supporting colleagues
• Possess a good sense of humour
• Be professional in relation to conduct, appearance, punctuality and attendance
• Be able to work alone and as part of a team

SAFEGUARDING

St Wilfrid’s C of E Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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