Deputy Head of Year
About This Role
Deputy Heads of Year are new posts. We have recently made the decision to move from a ‘vertical’ house-based structure to a ‘horizontal’ year-based structure. Years 7 to 11 have a Head of Year, who is a member of teaching staff. The Head of Year holds ultimate accountability for the Year Group. They are supported by a Deputy Head of Year and expert pastoral teams: Student Support (including Mental Wellbeing Workers and an Early Help Co-ordinator); Inclusion; SEND and Attendance.
The successful candidate will have experience of working successfully with young people and their families. They will be aware of some of the challenges facing young people yet hold the highest aspirations for Unity College students. They will also be committed to and use strategies that will ensure that all students are given the very best opportunities to be successful in all areas of their lives. We are looking for a Deputy Head of Year with experience of working with young people to secure excellent outcomes, who are able to develop and sustain strong relationships and routines and who will inspire students to engage widely across the College. Above all, Deputy Heads of Year will model and maintain the highest of standards at all times.
You will:
- share the College’s very high expectations
- be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents
- be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life