Description Hours of work: 37.5 Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only (As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Closing date: TBC For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Seahaven Academy Haven Way Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9TD Phone: 01273517601 Email: HR@seahavenacademy.org.uk Website: www.seahavenacademy.org.uk Please note, we do not accept CVs. Job Title – Head of Year Closing Date TBC Contract Permanent, to start as soon as possible Hours Full-time Salary £31,650.00 FTE, actual £27,310.30 Pro-rata Interview Upon application About the School: Seahaven Academy is a very proud community, with really big ambitions and incredibly high expectations for all our students. We whole-heartedly believe in our United Learning motto: ‘the best in everyone’. Our recent inspection confirmed we are a ‘good’ school in all areas with a track record of strong outcomes for our students. We are unapologetically ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We provide all our young people with the challenge and support they need to achieve their goals to enable them to lead happy and fulfilling lives. We strongly believe in ‘Education with Character’ and want our young people to look back on their time at Seahaven as an education which has inspired and rewarded them and prepared them for the ups and downs of life. The strength of relationships between students and staff is second to none, and we know that we can make a real difference to our students’ lives. Add to this a vibrant atmosphere, a stunning cliff-top location and excellent facilities and it is easy to see why we feel so passionately about our academy and the work we do at Seahaven. Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact HR at HR@seahavenacademy.org.uk for an appointment. The Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly efficient Head of Year to join our school. The successful candidate will combine leadership of attendance, behaviour and safeguarding across their designated Year Group. The role includes creating a positive culture through insisting on high standards of student behaviour, supporting students, staff and parents of their year group, and monitor and improve students' behaviour and attendance within their year group. This is a busy, but rewarding environment where every role in the school contributes to our students achieving their best possible outcomes. Further information is included in our job pack on the school website. Our staff are committed to honing their skills through coaching, Teaching and Learning communities and using evidence-based approaches to create expert lessons. We believe that ‘Knowledge is Power’. We are currently using the Rosenshine principles and Teach Like A Champion to underpin our professional development and teaching through explicit/direct instruction. The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking environment. The school is committed to providing exceptional CPD at all levels including programmes for ECTs, recently qualified teachers and middle leaders. More pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career, and more. Teach with United Learning for a more rewarding career. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. How to apply: Please go to http://www.seahavenacademy.org.uk/Staff/Vacancies1 to view our Job Pack for further information and access the online application form. Diversity, Inclusion and Safeguarding Seahaven Academy is an equal opportunities employer committed to ensuring continuing professional development for staff. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive student and staff body and utilise the Rooney Rule in our recruitment process, please see the job pack for further information. We take rigorous measures to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and two satisfactory references. United Learning : Seahaven Academy is part of United Learning, which is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.