What skills and experience we're looking for
Malton School is seeking to appoint a new Head of Year 9 to join our Pastoral Team, providing high-quality leadership of a year group under the line management of the Director of Lower School.
The Head of Year will lead a team of 5 Form Tutors and will set the tone and ethos for the year group in line with the aims of the school.
The Head of Year will have an important role in setting standards to promote the best possible rates of student progress and attainment. The post-holder will monitor student progress and plan interventions as appropriate to maximise achievement.
The Head of Year will ensure the highest standard of pastoral care within the year group. They will be one of seven Heads of Year responsible for delivering an excellent climate for learning across the school.
The school has 7 Heads of Year (from Year 7 to Year 13), all line-managed by the relevant Director of School.
What the school offers its staff
For the successful candidate, we offer:
* A welcoming school where staff and student relationships are excellent.
* A vibrant, supportive community that fosters a real sense of belonging.
* The opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team.
* A varied and interesting role.
* A coaching culture focused on bespoke staff development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the "keeping children safe in education" guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to checks such as:
* Childcare disqualification
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
* Medical checks
* Online and social media screening
* Prohibition from teaching
* Right to work verification
* Satisfactory references
* Suitability to work with children
You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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