Head of House (Teaching)
MPS/UPS plus TLR2c (£7,314 at current rates)
Full-time, Permanent (flexible hours considered)
To start: 1st September 2024
We wish to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced teacher to this post. The Head of House role is an essential element of our pastoral structure, providing leadership of the team of 10 tutors and the Assistant Head of House and overseeing the care, wellbeing and academic progress of all students in the House. We are looking for a colleague with the professionalism, passion and vision to take on this leadership position and to contribute to the continuing development of our pastoral provision at St Laurence.
At St Laurence School we regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:
There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.
Main Duties:
These are in addition to those described in the generic job description for Teachers
House Leadership and development:
- To maintain and strengthen the Y7-13 House ethos within the vertical whole-School framework and the need to integrate horizontal (Year) considerations
- To lead and manage the Assistant Head of House (Associate Staff), ensuring that s/he is deployed effectively
- To lead a team of tutors and manage their performance in line with whole-School policies
- To monitor students’ academic, attendance and performance data across the House in collaboration with senior leaders, in order to secure and maintain good progress for all students
- To monitor the progress of vulnerable students, including those in the Pupil Premium categories, managing individual intervention plans in liaison with senior leaders and other staff involved in intervention
- To monitor the progress of SEND students, contributing to individual intervention plans, as required, in liaison with the SEND team.
- To ensure effective communication within the House and with colleagues, parents and external agencies.
- To devolve responsibility to tutors for the appropriate personal development and well-being of all students
- To organise a tutorial programme in collaboration with other Heads of House and relevant staff at the School
- To develop the role of the house Council and ensure that ‘student voice’ is heard
- To assist with transition of students from one phase to another in liaison with senior leaders and other staff involved in transition
Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.
To apply, please refer to the Letter to Candidates, complete an application form and send it with a covering letter to Mr Tim Farrer, Headteacher. Further information can be found by visiting the school website Staff Vacancies | St Laurence School (st-laurence.com)
St Laurence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 29th April 2024
For interview: w/c 6th May 2024
St Laurence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.