Founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1869, Notre Dame is a well-established coeducational Catholic Academy and a member of St Joseph’s Multi Academy Trust. We are a Catholic school, and the teachings of our Patron, St Julie Billiart, underpins all that we do. However, we welcome students and staff from many cultures, and take positive steps to support pupils and staff with disabilities. Notre Dame Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a Disclosing and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Head of Year.
Main areas of responsibility:
· To be the first point of call for students, staff, parents and visitors in regards to the year group.
· To lead a group of tutors in delivering form time activities.
· To take responsibility for the implementation of PSHE to the year group.
· To assist in behaviour management strategies and the smooth implementation of the behaviour policy (including the manning of reflection, on call and patrol).
· To work with the attendance team to improve attendance in your year group.
· To meet with relevant stakeholders as required.
· To be student facing and proactive at all times.
· To assist individual students and groups to complete learning activities to support the teacher’s approach.
· To encourage students to participate and learn.
· To contribute to and implement IEPs and IBPs.
· To create records of development.
· To assist with the monitor and recording of EHCP reviews.
· To monitor individual students’ needs and report to the Assistant Headteacher as applicable.
· To follow the Academy’s safeguarding policies, procedures and record keeping system (CPOMS).
· To handle general administrative tasks for the year group (including record keeping).
· To ensure students’ safety at all times, in and out of the classroom.
· To enable students to be included in all aspects of Academy life.
· As appropriate, to ensure programmes of special care are in place.
· Where appropriate, to administer basic first aid and medication in accordance with the Academy’s and Local Authority policy.
· To assist in presentation of work and display areas.
· To assist with home/Academy liaison.
· To support the educational aims and objectives of the Academy.
· To liaise with SLT, SENCO and external agencies in order to coordinate areas of support as appropriate.
· To be aware of and adhere to the Academy’s policies and procedures.
· To support the establishment and maintenance of positive relations with parents/carers, support agencies and students.
· To attend extra-curricular meetings.
· To be aware of data protection and confidentiality issues.
· To complete individual training and development as required.
· To develop the Academy’s commitment to equal opportunities. And to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.
· To have a knowledge of the contents of the National Curriculum, as appropriate.
· To assist in the planning and delivery of appropriate programmes of work.
· To plan and implement specific support programmes for groups and individuals.
· To cover lessons/tutor time in the absence of the teacher
For the full job and person specification, please visit SAM People. Here you can download the job pack and complete your application.
https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-SJCMAT-0124
For the full job and person specification, please visit SAM People. Here you can download the job pack and complete your application.
https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-SJCMAT-0124
Please visit SAM People. Here you can download the job pack and complete your application.
https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-SJCMAT-0124
