Residential Childcare Support Worker (Casual)
Apple Orchard - Horsham, West Sussex
£13.05 to £13.05 an hour
ContractPart time
Residential Childcare Support Worker We're currently recruiting experienced Residential Childcare Support Workers and also welcome applications from people passionate about making a real difference to young people. Salary: £13.05 per hour Location: Horsham, West Sussex Contract: Casual Specific Hours: Shift Pattern- ad-hoc cover Apple Orchard operates five rural homes across Surrey and West Sussex, providing safe, nurturing environments for young males aged 12-18. As a Casual Residential Support Worker, you'll have the flexibility to choose shifts that suit you, with no contracted hours. We support young people to move forward from difficult or traumatic experiences by offering clear boundaries, achievable goals, and positive strategies such as reward systems and structured free time. Our goal is to create warm, stable homes built on trust, strong relationships, and consistent, high‑quality care. Duties and responsibilities: Provide a caring, supportive environment that meets each young person's individual needs. Plan and deliver activities that encourage learning and positive engagement. Follow all relevant legislation, regulations, and Ofsted guidance to ensure high‑quality care. Observe and record young people's progress accurately, including maintaining life books for key‑work cases. Work effectively with local authorities, parents, and carers to support each young person's development. Support the daily running of the home, including household tasks when required. Work collaboratively with the Manager and team to uphold the home's values and approach. Keep clear, professional records that are factual, non‑judgemental, and well‑maintained. Already hold, or be willing to work towards, a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, Children & Young People, Health & Social Care, or equivalent. Essential skills: Experience working with teenage boys or challenging behaviours, with a willingness to continue developing your skills. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (public transport is not suitable for our rural locations). Ability to engage young people in activities and support them towards independence and adulthood. Flexibility to work a mix of days, evenings, and weekends (with every other weekend off). Confident in setting firm boundaries, challenging unacceptable behaviour, and providing individualised care. Strong teamwork skills and the ability to follow handovers and delegated tasks. Able to maintain policies and procedures effectively. Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to listen and engage well. Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position
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Residential Childcare Support Worker (Casual)
Apple Orchard - Guildford, Surrey
£13.05 to £13.05 an hour
ContractPart time
Residential Childcare Support Worker We're currently recruiting experienced Residential Childcare Support Workers and also welcome applications from people passionate about making a real difference to young people. Salary: £13.05 per hour Location: Guildford, Surrey Contract: Casual Specific Hours: Shift Pattern- ad-hoc cover Apple Orchard operates five rural homes across Surrey and West Sussex, providing safe, nurturing environments for young males aged 12-18. As a Casual Residential Support Worker, you'll have the flexibility to choose shifts that suit you, with no contracted hours. We support young people to move forward from difficult or traumatic experiences by offering clear boundaries, achievable goals, and positive strategies such as reward systems and structured free time. Our goal is to create warm, stable homes built on trust, strong relationships, and consistent, high‑quality care. Duties and responsibilities: Provide a caring, supportive environment that meets each young person's individual needs. Plan and deliver activities that encourage learning and positive engagement. Follow all relevant legislation, regulations, and Ofsted guidance to ensure high‑quality care. Observe and record young people's progress accurately, including maintaining life books for key‑work cases. Work effectively with local authorities, parents, and carers to support each young person's development. Support the daily running of the home, including household tasks when required. Work collaboratively with the Manager and team to uphold the home's values and approach. Keep clear, professional records that are factual, non‑judgemental, and well‑maintained. Already hold, or be willing to work towards, a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, Children & Young People, Health & Social Care, or equivalent. Essential skills: Experience working with teenage boys or challenging behaviours, with a willingness to continue developing your skills. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (public transport is not suitable for our rural locations). Ability to engage young people in activities and support them towards independence and adulthood. Flexibility to work a mix of days, evenings, and weekends (with every other weekend off). Confident in setting firm boundaries, challenging unacceptable behaviour, and providing individualised care. Strong teamwork skills and the ability to follow handovers and delegated tasks. Able to maintain policies and procedures effectively. Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to listen and engage well. Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position
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Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker
Dove Adolescent Services - Barnsley, South Yorkshire
£33,660.76 to £34,653.49 a year
PermanentFull time
Senior Residential Support Worker Contract Type: Full-time, permanent Specific Hours: Average of 39 hours per week- weekly rota pattern alternates Salary: Unqualified: Base salary of £28,260.76, with the potential to earn up to £33,660.76 with sleep‑in shifts. * Qualified (full diploma Level 5 or equivalent): Base salary of £29,253.49, with the potential to earn up to £34,653.49 with sleep‑in shifts. What We Can Offer: Sleep‑in allowance: £45 per night (8-10 per month) Pay rise after probation Annual leave loyalty scheme Annual performance & loyalty bonus Free meals on shift Enhanced Bank Holiday pay £30 bonus for short‑notice sickness cover Flexible working schedule Company pension (post‑qualification) 20 days' holiday + Bank Holidays About Dove Adolescent Services At Dove Adolescent Services, we provide safe, nurturing homes for young people aged 8-18, helping them build emotional resilience, form positive relationships, and move confidently toward adulthood. We're now recruiting Senior Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our Barnsley homes. Dove is a place where careers grow. Many of our Operations Directors and Home Managers began as Support Workers, and we're proud to invest in our teams through meaningful training and development. All of our inspected services are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. If you're passionate about making a lasting difference-and want to work within a supportive, ambitious team- we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing: Creating a warm, homely environment through daily household tasks Supporting young people's interests and encouraging positive activities Safeguarding young people and contributing to care and risk plans Building trusting, meaningful relationships Promoting healthy lifestyles and personal development Managing behaviour with confidence and compassion Supporting family and peer connections Taking part in care planning, reviews, and team meetings Advocating for young people at meetings and reviews What We're Looking For: Minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential home Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential Experience supporting vulnerable young people Strong written and verbal communication skills Able to work independently and as part of a team Empathetic, patient, and resilient Flexible with hours (sleep‑ins, weekends, bank holidays) Good IT and record‑keeping skills Opportunities to progress to Level 5 and into trainee and Registered Manager roles Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible individuals, regardless of background. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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Head of Year
The Education Network - Birmingham, Midlands
£120 to £150 a day
ContractFull time
Head of Year required for an immediate start at an excellent girls' secondary school in Birmingham. Are you an experienced Head of Year looking for a new challenge? Do you have a strong background in pastoral care and enjoy supporting students to overcome barriers and achieve their potential? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Year or Pastoral Lead to join a supportive school on an ongoing temporary basis. As a Head of Year, you will take responsibility for the pastoral support, behaviour and welfare of a year group, working closely with students, teachers, parents and the wider pastoral team. The successful Head of Year will be confident managing behaviour, monitoring attendance and providing students with the guidance and support they need to succeed. Previous experience as a Head of Year or Pastoral Lead is essential for this Head of Year role. The school is looking for a Head of Year who is organised, resilient and confident working with students, while maintaining high expectations and building positive relationships. Job Role: - Working as a Head of Year with responsibility for the pastoral support of a year group. - Providing day-to-day pastoral support and guidance to students. - Monitoring attendance, punctuality, behaviour and student progress. - Managing and responding to behavioural concerns. - Building strong and positive relationships with students. - Working closely with teaching staff to support students' academic and personal development. - Liaising with parents and carers regarding attendance, behaviour and pastoral matters. - Supporting students who may be experiencing social, emotional or academic barriers. - Maintaining accurate pastoral records and following school procedures. - Working closely with the wider pastoral and safeguarding team. - Supporting the school in maintaining high expectations of behaviour and conduct. - Helping students to develop confidence, resilience and positive attitudes towards education. In return you will enjoy: - An ongoing temporary Head of Year opportunity. - An immediate start, pending satisfactory compliance checks. - Working within a supportive secondary school environment. - The opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' education and wellbeing. - Working alongside an experienced pastoral and teaching team. - The opportunity to further develop your experience as a Head of Year. - A role where your previous pastoral experience will be highly valued. - Support from The Education Network Birmingham throughout your placement. This Head of Year opportunity is available for an immediate start, subject to satisfactory compliance checks, and will be offered on an ongoing temporary basis. If you are interested in this Head of Year opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Head of Year and Pastoral vacancies across Birmingham or refer a Head of Year and ask about our excellent referral scheme. The Education Network Offer: Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team. The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs. An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay. The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.- The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.
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Head of Year
Teaching Vacancies - Epsom, Surrey
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for Job Purpose To ensure that Form Tutors: • help ensure that all students in the year group make maximum progress across the curriculum. This particularly applies to vulnerable students and the successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion Lead, in this regard; • communicate and empathise with families of students in the year group ensuring they remain engaged with their son/daughter’s progress at school; • work closely with the pastoral facilitators to ensure students are supported and challenged as necessary and achieve optimum levels of engagement with school life; • help maximise student attendance in conjunction with the attendance officer; • role model excellent practices including going ‘above and beyond’ and intervening with students outside the curriculum as necessary; • ensure that students are correctly equipped and parents are held to account for providing their son/ daughter with the tools students need to learn effectively; • communicate appropriate information to teaching and support staff; • are highly visible and a point of contact for students. Safeguarding • To be familiar with school policies, in particular safeguarding procedures, and promote the welfare of children. • To train to be a safeguarding officer. Key responsibilities To ensure that Form Tutors: • help raise the aspirations of vulnerable and pupil premium students; • help contribute to high levels of student attendance and punctuality; • be a point of contact for students and families when personal matters affect learning and progress; • support and challenge Heads of Department so that underachieving students ‘catch up’, particularly in Maths, English and Science; • contribute to a confidential record of issues affecting the educational progress of students; • work with agencies in school and beyond to support students and their families, conducting home visits when required; • lead and deliver assemblies; • ensure school uniform is worn correctly; • produce internal and external reports as necessary; • work within school systems on safeguarding and communication to inform teaching and non-teaching staff about issues affecting students’ progress and wellbeing; • work with parents, as necessary, to engage them in their child’s education and support their child’s achievement; • promote positive attitudes to learning and behaviour for learning with vulnerable students; • liaise with the SEND Department to ensure the best cohesive support packages are in place for the most vulnerable students; • monitor, evaluate and review attitude to learning within the year group, developing and implementing strategies as required in conjunction with Assistant Headteacher- Pastoral Lead; • uphold and promote the values and ethos of the school; • lead and ensure the smooth running of parents’ evening, analysing attendance and impact; • supervise students in the reflection room, conduct regular restorative justice and run readmission meetings; • attend, contribute and monitor those students on a pastoral support plan; • attend and contribute proactively to the weekly 8.00am (day subject to change) pastoral meeting; • ensure policies and procedures are effectively implemented by the year team; • ensure that all students in your year group arrive promptly to school and lessons, dressed ready to learn and take part in designated daily tasks; • conduct learning walks with varied foci; • implement the 10 Typical best practices consistently; • support and challenge the Pastoral Facilitators so that the balance is found between caring for student’s well being and caring for their performance in the curriculum. Person Specification • A willingness to embrace a growth mindset. • A commitment to help students improve Cultural Capital so that their chances of success in the world are enhanced. • A motivated individual who can inspire. • The ability to ‘absorb’ the challenges of the day and still maintain high standards of professionalism. • A team player putting students first and working with colleagues efficiently and effectively; recognising the ‘greater good’ and playing a full part in #TeamBlenheim. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both orally and in writing. • A genuine interest and enjoyment in working with teenage students, educators, schools and learning. • Ability to demonstrate flexibility and tenacity. • Confident, assertive and able to thrive in a challenging environment. • Ability to motivate pupils through a variety of methods, including competition, rewards, sanctions and the setting of SMART goals. • Ability to interpret and track student progress through the use of data. • Ability to successfully encourage students to achieve their academic and social potential. • A commitment to provide a supporting and challenging environment for students, particularly vulnerable students including those with Special Educational Needs. • A commitment to individual continuous professional development, wanting to ‘get better’ by building on strengths but also recognising development areas and actively seeking to improve them. General • Demonstrate a keen interest in all aspects of school life. • Show solidarity by supporting school policy, and the leadership team, publicly. • Challenge school policy, and the leadership team, privately. • Carry out any other reasonable duty as directed by the Headteacher. What the school offers its staff Blenheim is a dynamic, exciting and supportive environment in which to work. The school opened in September 1997 with one year group and has grown to its current size of 1420 students on roll including over 200 in the Sixth Form. Blenheim is a mixed comprehensive and our reputation in the community is excellent. In 2019, Blenheim was characterised as a ‘good’ school following a Section 5 Ofsted inspection. Ofsted commented that the school had excellent capacity to continue improving. Blenheim converted to Academy Status in March 2012 and has developed many community and primary school links. Blenheim is a well–resourced school and is fortunate to have outstanding facilities. Together with a very supportive and well qualified governing body the school has invested significantly in several areas, not least in the appointment of high-quality practitioners and on-site infrastructure. Visitors often comment on the calm, purposeful learning environment that pervades. Blenheim sets high standards in terms of uniform with several ‘non-negotiables’ and there are strict expectations regarding behaviour and conduct, both in and out of the classroom. Ofsted described Blenheim as ‘calm, orderly and purposeful’ and our students as ‘respectful, kind and courteous’, which is what those of us who work at Blenheim see every day. As Blenheim students prepare to take up their place in society they are actively encouraged to become independent learners. Part of this process involves the integration of iPads across the curriculum; all teachers and 98% of students own one. Technological evolution is inevitable and this approach is key to ensuring that students develop attributes that will allow them to adapt in a rapidly changing world. The iPad complements daily teaching and allows students to easily access a multitude of interactive and innovative resources both in and away fromschool. Commitment to safeguarding Blenheim High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy along with our Equality policy can be found below. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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Head of Year
Teaching Vacancies - Hyde, Cheshire
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking to appoint a self-motivated, enthusiastic and energetic Head of Year to work within Hyde High School’s Pastoral Team and lead a cohort of up to 240 pupils. Taking key responsibility for a whole year group, the Head of Year will promote the excellent behaviour, personal development, progress and welfare of all pupils so that they can realise their full potential. The post-holder will have a visible presence as the lead figure for their allocated year group and will promote high expectations, high standards and a positive culture and ethos that praises and celebrates all aspects of pupil achievement. The position offers professional challenge and reward in equal measure and is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about enabling all children to make the most of their education. Hyde High School is a vibrant, busy, harmonious and supportive working environment where all staff and pupils are valued and encouraged to contribute. The role requires resilience, flexibility and a proactive and enthusiastic promotion of a positive work ethic and team spirit. What the school offers its staff The Trust The Tame River Educational Trust was founded in January 2022. You can find more information about the Trust at: https://www.tret.org.uk/ Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post-16 studies or apprenticeships. The School At Hyde High School we provide an engaging and inspiring educational experience that instils in our students a lifelong love of learning and respect for themselves, our community and our environment. A place where warmth, high expectations and strong values are prevalent in everything we do. A learning environment where every student can thrive. At Hyde High, we believe in nurturing the potential of each student, and the team of passionate staff share the commitment to academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of strong values that will guide our students both in school and beyond. We are rooted in our community where we celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of everyone. We know that a successful school depends on a strong partnership between school and home and a shared approach is key to the individual success and happiness of every student. Life at Hyde High School is under-pinned by a clear set of values: be ready, be respectful, be safe. By living and breathing these values we ensure that each member of the school community can fulfil their potential and flourish in the wider world. Tame River Educational Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We are an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to employ the best qualified personnel and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals who meet our criteria for the role advertised. We will consider candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. This list is not exhaustive, and candidates will also be considered without discrimination based on socioeconomic, marital, parental or caregiving status, or any of the previously listed characteristics or statuses. We value the diversity of our staff and do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or victimisation. We achieve this by creating and maintaining a work environment and culture where people from different backgrounds, and with varying lifestyles, interests, opinions, and responsibilities, treat each other with dignity and respect. Our working environment is such that our staff feel safe and are inspired and motivated to be their best. The Trust and its schools are dedicated to sustaining and promoting diversity with respect to recruitment, promotion, training, and general treatment during employment. We are actively seeking to extend the diversity of our staff. Further details about the role Pay Scale: Support Staff Pay Scale, Grade G Salary: £29,880-£33,974 (£34,434 - £39,152 full-time equivalent) Contract: Permanent, term-time only Hours: Full Time, 36 hours per week Closing Date: 9th October at 12 noon Interview Date: TBC Start Date: As soon as possible 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 the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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Head of Year
Blenheim High School - Epsom, Surrey
Salary Negotiable
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Purpose To ensure that Form Tutors: • help ensure that all students in the year group make maximum progress across the curriculum. This particularly applies to vulnerable students and the successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion Lead, in this regard; • communicate and empathise with families of students in the year group ensuring they remain engaged with their son/daughter’s progress at school; • work closely with the pastoral facilitators to ensure students are supported and challenged as necessary and achieve optimum levels of engagement with school life; • help maximise student attendance in conjunction with the attendance officer; • role model excellent practices including going ‘above and beyond’ and intervening with students outside the curriculum as necessary; • ensure that students are correctly equipped and parents are held to account for providing their son/ daughter with the tools students need to learn effectively; • communicate appropriate information to teaching and support staff; • are highly visible and a point of contact for students. Safeguarding • To be familiar with school policies, in particular safeguarding procedures, and promote the welfare of children. • To train to be a safeguarding officer. Key responsibilities To ensure that Form Tutors: • help raise the aspirations of vulnerable and pupil premium students; • help contribute to high levels of student attendance and punctuality; • be a point of contact for students and families when personal matters affect learning and progress; • support and challenge Heads of Department so that underachieving students ‘catch up’, particularly in Maths, English and Science; • contribute to a confidential record of issues affecting the educational progress of students; • work with agencies in school and beyond to support students and their families, conducting home visits when required; • lead and deliver assemblies; • ensure school uniform is worn correctly; • produce internal and external reports as necessary; • work within school systems on safeguarding and communication to inform teaching and non-teaching staff about issues affecting students’ progress and wellbeing; • work with parents, as necessary, to engage them in their child’s education and support their child’s achievement; • promote positive attitudes to learning and behaviour for learning with vulnerable students; • liaise with the SEND Department to ensure the best cohesive support packages are in place for the most vulnerable students; • monitor, evaluate and review attitude to learning within the year group, developing and implementing strategies as required in conjunction with Assistant Headteacher- Pastoral Lead; • uphold and promote the values and ethos of the school; • lead and ensure the smooth running of parents’ evening, analysing attendance and impact; • supervise students in the reflection room, conduct regular restorative justice and run readmission meetings; • attend, contribute and monitor those students on a pastoral support plan; • attend and contribute proactively to the weekly 8.00am (day subject to change) pastoral meeting; • ensure policies and procedures are effectively implemented by the year team; • ensure that all students in your year group arrive promptly to school and lessons, dressed ready to learn and take part in designated daily tasks; • conduct learning walks with varied foci; • implement the 10 Typical best practices consistently; • support and challenge the Pastoral Facilitators so that the balance is found between caring for student’s well being and caring for their performance in the curriculum. Person Specification • A willingness to embrace a growth mindset. • A commitment to help students improve Cultural Capital so that their chances of success in the world are enhanced. • A motivated individual who can inspire. • The ability to ‘absorb’ the challenges of the day and still maintain high standards of professionalism. • A team player putting students first and working with colleagues efficiently and effectively; recognising the ‘greater good’ and playing a full part in #TeamBlenheim. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both orally and in writing. • A genuine interest and enjoyment in working with teenage students, educators, schools and learning. • Ability to demonstrate flexibility and tenacity. • Confident, assertive and able to thrive in a challenging environment. • Ability to motivate pupils through a variety of methods, including competition, rewards, sanctions and the setting of SMART goals. • Ability to interpret and track student progress through the use of data. • Ability to successfully encourage students to achieve their academic and social potential. • A commitment to provide a supporting and challenging environment for students, particularly vulnerable students including those with Special Educational Needs. • A commitment to individual continuous professional development, wanting to ‘get better’ by building on strengths but also recognising development areas and actively seeking to improve them. General • Demonstrate a keen interest in all aspects of school life. • Show solidarity by supporting school policy, and the leadership team, publicly. • Challenge school policy, and the leadership team, privately. • Carry out any other reasonable duty as directed by the Headteacher. Location: Epsom, Surrey
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Head of Year
Teaching Vacancies - Southampton, Hampshire
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for Job purpose: To lead the development of the year group in line with the strategic priorities of the school. To set and maintain high standards of academic excellence and behaviour with the year team. Strategic direction and development: • To support and promote school improvement • To ensure all students within the year group demonstrate the USH Values • To articulate the USH vision to all stakeholders • To lead and support the development of a team of tutors to be able to deliver transformational pastoral care. Key Duties: • To be the identified lead for the Year Group and take overall responsibility for the coordination of student pastoral care • Be responsible for the welfare of students within the year group. This includes: following up incidents; maintaining detailed records and student files, particularly in the use of the MIS system; having meetings with parents during or after school as required, sometimes with other senior staff members; arranging consequences where appropriate; and communicating with parents • To carry out data analysis to allow effective intervention to support students with their academic progress and behaviour. • To lead learning walks, lesson observations, student panels, attendance discussions, phone calls and meetings with parents. • Meet fortnightly with the Attendance Officer, identifying students whose attendance and punctuality to school is a concern and implement specific interventions where appropriate • To line manage a team of tutors and a Pastoral Support Worker. • Liaise with the Guidance and Learning Support team where appropriate to identify appropriate support. • Liaise and meet with external agencies as appropriate to support all vulnerable students • Liaise with tutors to ensure effective tutoring to support the students in the year group • Monitor and evaluate the standards of achievement and progress of the Year group by using student data and information, meeting with the Data Lead and contributing to Leadership discussions • Create new timetables for new students or adapt timetables for other students where appropriate • Organise and lead meetings with tutors and parents, regarding students of concern, vulnerable students and any students who are under-performing • Identify the success of USH students and promote this to the wider USH community • Support the students and tutors by promoting House competition, leading assemblies and monitoring tutor groups where appropriate • Monitor tutor time and take action where appropriate to ensure highly effective tutoring • Lead and coordinate Parents Evening, using strategies to engage as many parents as possible Support for Students: • To develop an understanding of the needs of identified students • To support the behavioural and emotional needs of the students in line with school policies • To promote inclusion and acceptance of all students • To provide feedback to students in relation to progress, achievement and behaviour • To assist in educational visits for students with additional needs and other school events where appropriate • To work as part of a team in relation to individual students, liaising, advising and consulting where appropriate • To be aware of school policies and procedures, including those relating to confidentiality and Child Protection and highlight and discuss any safeguarding concerns at the weekly meetings, taking key action where required What the school offers its staff An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join our exceptional pastoral team. Our vision is for USH to be a happy place where all students are challenged to achieve. This role is fundamental to making this vision a reality. We welcome applications from candidates of all subject disciplines. Each of our 5 Heads of Year lead a team of 8 tutors and are supported by our Pastoral Support Worker team, Heads of House and a dedicated Senior Leadership Team link. Our Inclusion team work closely with each year group, providing daily support and medium-term interventions to ensure all students are on successful pathways. This role is ideal for someone ready to step into middle leadership, as well as for experienced middle leaders looking to broaden their leadership skills. Colleagues with more experience will be supported to pursue an NPQSL (with access to internal coaching) or to take part in the locally run Southampton Aspiring Senior Leaders Programme. USH is a heavily oversubscribed community school with just over 1050 students and 140 staff. We are incredibly proud of our family ethos and our success in delivering values-led education. Our students are vibrant, aspirational and well-behaved. We are known for our excellent career progression routes and we attract professionals who are willing to contribute to our sustained success. USH is a Leading-Edge School, consistently ranked high in Hampshire schools for overall achievement. USH is pleased to be an SSAT Pastoral Leadership Delivery Partner. The school was delighted to be awarded SSAT accreditation for Engaging with Evidence and Research in 2026 and for Transforming in Professional Learning in 2025. If you are motivated to make a difference to the lives of young people and have a commitment to excellence, then this could be the job for you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the role or would like to come into school to see the USH family in action. The successful candidates will: • Be highly motivated and demonstrate an ability to learn • Be able to support the development of schemes of work within the department • Be prepared to lead extra-curricular and educational visits 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 the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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Head of Year
Teaching Vacancies - Radcliffe
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for Who we’re looking for We’re looking for a talented individual to help foster a caring and supportive learning environment for our young people. Your experience of pastoral care will place our learners’ welfare at the heart of the school. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to problem solve and provide excellent customer service to our community. You will have: • 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 9-4/A*- C. • 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. What the school offers its staff About Star Radcliffe Academy Star Radcliffe Academyis a new and ambitious secondary school at the heart of Radcliffe. We are a five-form entry, 750-place academy for 11–16 year olds, which opened its doors in September 2024 with our founding Year 7 cohort. Each year we will grow, welcoming a new intake of Year 7 pupils, and by September 2028 we will be at full capacity, serving every year group. Our academy exists to provide Radcliffe with a truly outstanding school – one that raises aspirations, strengthens community pride, and transforms the life chances of every young person we serve. As a free school built from the ground up, we have the rare privilege of creating our culture, curriculum, and systems with clarity and purpose, shaping excellence one year group at a time. Like all Star schools, we have a distinctive leadership specialism. This means we deliver a rigorous, knowledge-rich academic curriculum alongside a character-forming leadership programme. Pupils are not only equipped with the qualifications and skills they need to succeed but are also inspired to serve others, contribute positively to society, and become leaders in their communities and beyond. Our belief is simple but profound: every child in Radcliffe has the capacity to succeed at the highest level. By combining high expectations, exceptional teaching, and a culture built on Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect, we are determined to ensure that our pupils leave us as confident, compassionate, and capable young leaders who ready to make their mark on the world. 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 the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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Teaching Vacancies - Bradford, West Yorkshire
PermanentPart time
What skills and experience we're looking for Who we’re looking for We’re looking for a talented individual to help foster a caring and supportive learning environment for our young people. Your experience of pastoral care will place our learners’ welfare at the heart of the school. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to problem solve and provide excellent customer service to our community. You will have: • 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 9-4/A*- C. • Experience of working with young people in an education setting. • 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. What the school offers its staff Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy, Bradford is a new secondary school for boys that opened in September 2019 and we were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted during our first inspection in February 2024. The school has a Muslim faith designation, welcoming applications from pupils of all faiths and none. During its opening year, the school admitted an intake of 120 pupils into Year 7. The school will continue to admit a new intake of Year 7 pupils at the beginning of each academic year. Like all Star schools, it has a leadership specialism. We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader. 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 the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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