Head of Year

Required for start in September 2024

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, dynamic and inspirational Head of Year with excellent communication skills who can demonstrate consistently high standards of delivery throughout the age and ability range, including A Level. An enthusiastic, committed, forward-looking experienced teacher is required who is committed to improving achievement across the curriculum and key stages and who understands the strategies required to accomplish this, as well as an ability to inspire and enthuse others to succeed and achieve their ‘Personal Best’.

The pastoral support team consists of 7 Heads of Year (one for each year group throughout Key Stage 3, 4 and 5), 2 Deputy Heads of Year, 1 Pastoral Lead Practitioner, 5 Pastoral Officers to support the Heads of Year and an Inclusion Manager. There is also additional support from the Attendance team and Learning Support team which is led by 2 SENDCOs.  The Heads of Year report directly to the Deputy Head Pastoral and Assistant Head Pastoral who provide support as needed.

KES is a school with strong leadership and management and one with a strong supportive staff community.  The school day lends itself to a good work/life balance with the teaching day ending at 14:10. The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. 

Staff benefits include free car parking, on-site gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes. 

If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you.  Please visit the vacancies section of our website (https://kes.essex.sch.uk/join-our-community/staff-vacancies) and complete the ‘Quick Apply’ application form and submit a copy of your CV.

We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on 01702 560906 to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role. If you wish to find out more about the school prior to interview, we would be delighted to welcome you to KES prior to the closing date, to offer you a tour and an opportunity to get a real sense of the school first hand. 

To arrange a visit, please email your request to adminoffice@kes.essex.sch.uk and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number. As we approach Easter Half-term, if you have any questions regarding the role please email andreaatkins@kes.essex.sch.uk for additional information if required.

Early applications are welcome

Closing Date for applications is 4pm on monday 20 May 2024

Interviews will take place shortly following the closing date

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.