Pastoral: Head of Year

(Teaching Assistant Level 4)

Temporary up to 31st August 2025

(in the first instance)

Reference Number: POSN1015322

Start Date: 2nd September 2024

Grade 6, SCP 17-22, Actual Annual Salary £26,765

The post is 42 weeks

Welcome,

I would like to thank you for your interest in this very exciting role within the wellbeing team as Head of Year at Cefn Saeson. Cefn Saeson School is a very successful learning community serving Cimla, Tonna and central Neath.This is a very exciting opportunity for an individual who would relish the chance to join us.

This is a non-teaching post which will give the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to work closely with young people supporting them in their school life. We are looking for someone to join our well established, hard-working and dedicated wellbeing team to work under the direction of our Director of care, support and guidance

The role of the Head of Year is an integral pastoral role and it includes supporting students with positive behaviours, safeguarding, improving attendance and encouraging participation in Year group events.

As part of this role, you will;

• Ensure students are supported in their academic and personal development throughout their time at the school.

• Lead a team of tutors in the delivery of the school’s pastoral provision and academic monitoring programme, ensuring high quality learning experiences within the tutorial programme and high quality support to students.

• Support the oversight of Student Voice and Student Leadership within your year group.

We are seeking someone who:

 has experience of working with secondary age students in an inclusion / behaviour / pastoral capacity

 is passionate and committed to the wellbeing of all students

 has excellent communication skills – in person, on the telephone and in writing.

Further information can be found in the job description below.

Monday 1st July 2024 at 10.00 am

You can apply on line. When completing the application form, please give full educational details. Please submit completed forms through E-Teach 

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure (Child)

Welsh Language is not required for this post.