Head of Year

The successful candidate will be an experienced subject teacher – all subjects will be considered – who will want to make a difference to the lives of students and help develop independent and resilient young people who can accomplish their ambitions when leaving the Academy.

You will lead both the team of tutors and the cohort of students which will entail giving a clear vision and direction to work, identifying key areas for improvement and planning appropriate actions to meet them. You will also monitor the quality of learning experienced by the year group, liaising with heads of subject and offering support and guidance where necessary. You will liaise with key staff regarding all groups of students’ achievement in the year group (e.g. gender, SEN, vulnerable, etc) and the level and type of intervention where required.

You should be a skillful teacher with deep knowledge of your subject area; you will also have the drive and ability to instill this knowledge in the students you teach and adapt and plan lessons effectively to accommodate the variety of educational needs in the Academy. You will be able to demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills, creative and flexible teaching. You will be a positive, forward-looking individual with the energy to enthuse our students and inspire them to achieve their very best.

A candidate applying for this post should:

• possess a strong pedagogical background and a passion for sharing this with the students and the department
• deliver high-quality lessons on a consistent basis
• adhere to whole school teaching and learning foci
• manage behaviour effectively by praising and sanctioning appropriately
• liaise closely with the Head of Faculty to look for opportunities to support/challenge students
• be willing to joint-plan schemes of work

We are a welcoming and caring community where our core values of Limitless Potential, Intentional Excellence, Mutual Respect, Genuine Integrity and Amazing Grace based on Christian values, run through all we do. It is central to our ethos, day-to-day curriculum, extra-curricular activities and pastoral structures. Here at Grace Academy we not only focus on the academic excellence of students but also work with students on supporting them to be the best human beings they can be.

We have high expectations for all those involved in the education of children. It is important that all students leaving Grace Academy have the qualifications they need in order to follow the path they have chosen; that students do not limit themselves and that staff and parents support them in raising their expectations and aspirations.

We pride ourselves on our caring ethos with a strong and genuine focus on staff wellbeing, putting development and wellbeing at the heart of our work. We work hard to look after our pool of talented staff who are encouraged to grow, develop and work collaboratively.

The Trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community. Academies within the Trust collaborate to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our students.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check and will be required to disclose any previous spent convictions or cautions.

In line with the recommendation in KCSIE 2022, Tove Learning Trust adopts the policy of requiring all new staff who join to have a DBS check and immediately become a member of the update service. This requirement is a contractual obligation and further information will be provided to successful applicants.