Fairfield High School is seeking to appoint three committed, enthusiastic inspirational Achievement Coordinators (Head of Year). We welcome applications from those who have worked in schools or other sectors who are looking to move into a middle leadership position and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. Our school has Key Stage 3 and 4 Support Staff roles within our Senior Leadership Team. In addition to the role you will sit on the Middle Leadership Team. We are a school that ensures support staff have routes of progression within our organisation.

You will be overseeing the culture for learning of a year group including driving attendance, academic attainment, safeguarding and behaviour. You will be line managed by an Associate SLT Head of Key Stage for your key stage and supported by a team of Achievement Managers.

The successful candidates will have good leadership potential and be able to demonstrate high professional standards and resilience while managing competing priorities. You will work closely with stakeholders across the school community SLT, support staff, teachers, families and outside agencies and be instrumental in working to get the best possible outcomes across your year group.

These are Support Staff posts, working full time of 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only plus 20 days. Salary is based on pay NJC points 31 - 33, full time equivalent of £39,186 to £41,418. Actual salary for term time plus 10 days is £34,569 to £36,538 per annum.

We are looking for staff who have worked in a similar role working with young people in schools or other similar sectors, supporting vulnerable students and their families and has strong inter-personal skills and has excellent pastoral care.

In return we can offer:

• Clear on-boarding and professional development plans, including coaching. There are opportunities to share good practice within the Trust

• Access to local government pension fund

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Free, on site parking

Fairfield High School is part of the Excalibur Academies Trust, founded in 2012. It is a multi-academy trust that prides itself on a special blend of independence and collaboration.

• CVs will not be accepted

• We reserve the right to recruit the right candidate for any roles advertised

• We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Safeguarding Statement:

Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.