The Valley Leadership Academy Internal Job Title: Head of Year Strategic Direction and Development Ensure and deliver effective pastoral support so that individual students and groups of students are supported to actively participate in learning and reach their full potential. Support the raising of standards in the school by leading and delivering pastoral support to a year group of students; and within that year group by providing support to individual students and their families. Be responsible for managing and addressing the needs of students who need help to overcome barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential. Be responsible for supporting the improvement of student punctuality, attendance and behaviour and assist the school’s pastoral programme in reducing disruption and raising student achievement and progress. Contribute to effective transition from other schools ensuring the student well-being on entry. Provide cover support for lessons, registration, invigilation, intervention or supervision of students not in normal lessons for up to 12 periods a week You will have: 5 A Cs at GCSE including English and Maths. Experience of working with young people in an education setting. Experience of providing pastoral support within an education setting. The ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults. The ability to speak in front of large groups of students and small groups of staff. Our Commitment Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils.We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.