Head of Year (subject negotiable)

Whitworth Park Academy provides an education that truly transforms lives. We ensure that children have the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experiences that allow them to have choices for their futures. As an academy we support the whole child and every child to reach and surpass their potential ensuring they are happy, valued, supported and successful. We maximise the time we spend together and provide life changing, extraordinary educational experiences for our children. Each school day is built around our core values of kindness, diligence and respect. We are very clear on what drives and motivates both children and staff at our school. We have a clear purpose. We aim for mastery – the desire to ‘be better’ at the things that matter. Autonomy drives us. Staff and children take responsibility to direct their own lives and have a clear voice in the direction of our school. If you share this ethos and feel that you are able to contribute to our clear mission then I encourage you to contact the school, arrange a visit and apply for this position. The successful candidate will: • Line management of a team of tutors supporting the discharge of their pastoral and raising achievement duties. • Support the establishment of an appropriate learning ethos and expectations for a year cohort of students. • Be a high profile member of staff around school and a positive role model in challenging infringements of school rules. • Be an excellent practitioner who is an example to staff and pupils in terms of classroom practice. • Be responsible for the welfare and safeguarding of all pupils in the Year Group. The Person • Exhibits the highest of expectations. • Demonstrates exceptional listening skills and outstanding verbal and written communication abilities. • Displays outstanding expertise in organisational and time management skills, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all tasks. • Exemplifies the values and ethos of the Trust as a positive role model.