Head of Year - Maternity Cover - Aspire People Limited : Job Details

Job Opportunity: Head of Year (Maternity Cover)Location: ManchesterContract Type: Full-time, Maternity CoverSalary: Competitive, commensurate with experienceAspire People are proud to partner with a vibrant secondary school in Manchester, who are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Head of Year (Maternity Cover) to provide exceptional leadership and support to a designated year group. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong pastoral skills to make a significant impact on the well-being, behaviour, and academic progress of students.About the RoleAs Head of Year, you will play a pivotal role in creating a positive and supportive environment for students, ensuring they thrive academically, socially, and personally. You will lead and manage the pastoral team for your designated year group, helping to create a cohesive and inclusive atmosphere, where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions and their learning.This maternity cover role offers the opportunity to step into a leadership position, gaining valuable experience in managing a team while making a real difference in students' lives.Key Responsibilities:- Lead and manage the pastoral care of a designated year group, providing support and guidance to students, staff, and parents.- Monitor the academic progress and well-being of students, working closely with teaching staff and senior leadership to ensure interventions are in place for students who require additional support.- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring students are motivated and engaged in their education.- Be the key point of contact for parents and guardians, building strong relationships to support student development.- Promote and maintain high standards of behaviour and attendance, ensuring students meet the school's expectations.- Organise and lead year group events, including assemblies, trips, and other extracurricular activities.- Contribute to the wider school community and work collaboratively with staff across the school to enhance the overall student experience.About You:- You will be a qualified teacher with strong experience in a pastoral role, ideally with experience of leading a year group.- You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong, positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.- A proactive, empathetic, and organised individual with a strong understanding of student welfare and pastoral care.- Able to inspire, motivate, and support students to reach their full potential.- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and develop a team.- A commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive school environment where all students feel valued.What Our Client School Can Offer:- A supportive and collaborative environment, where you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the well-being and success of students.- A competitive salary and benefits package.- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.- The chance to work in a dynamic and diverse school community.If you are a dedicated and passionate individual looking for a rewarding role in Manchester and have the skills to lead a year group with care and commitment, we would love to hear from you!How to Apply:For more information or to submit your application, please contact Kat at Aspire People by emailing an up to date Cv to Kat@ aspirepeople. co .uk or apply directly through the details provided.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.