Head of Year (non-teaching)

Taverham High School
Beech Avenue
Taverham
Norwich
NR8 6HP

Tel: 01603 860505
Email: c_ross@taverhamhigh.org
Website: www.taverhamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk

Headteacher: Dr Roger Harris

• Salary – Scale F, point 12, £20,976 - £22,987 actual pa
• Permanent
• Full Time
• 37 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required as soon as possible

Taverham is an excellent, high achieving, 11-18 school with a caring positive ethos, we seek to promote the development of students into resilient, independent young people, who are respectful and make a positive contribution to the wider community and beyond. We have high expectations of ourselves and our students and work exceptionally hard to ensure that we celebrate their achievements and support every student to achieve their potential, regardless of background, ability or barriers to learning. We want every student to feel safe and secure in our school and be able to grow and thrive

We are looking to add to our excellent pastoral team and are seeking to appoint a Head of Year (a non-teaching post). The role would initially be Head of Yr11 but from September becoming Head of Yr7, our newest year group into the school. You would be working as part of a well-established Pastoral Team who are supportive and work collegiately.

Applicants should have a passion for working with young people and be prepared to challenge and support our students as and when required. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring that pupils’ behaviour and academic performance are maintained at the highest possible level and that students feel safe and supported within school. You will need to be very well organised, with an excellent work ethic as well as an effective communicator working with staff, students and parents.

To receive an application pack either:

• visit the school website;
• for more specific information on the post or an informal visit to the academy please contact Ms Becky Ricketts, Deputy Head Teacher Student Welfare and Safeguarding: r_ricketts@taverhamhigh.org

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

To download an application form and our notice to applicants, please select the orange ‘Apply for job’ button and enter your details. Alternatively, to receive an application pack visit the school website.

Completed applications should be returned to Caroline Ross – c_ross@taverhamhigh.org

Closing date: 22 February 2023, 9am
Interview date: TBA

Taverham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and acceptable references.