Head of Year
We are seeking to appoint a Head of Year to join our Extended Leadership Team at The Spires College. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring teacher who is looking for ready for the next step in their career. It would suit an ambitious teacher who has established themselves as an excellent classroom practitioner with strong interpersonal skills and is now seeking the opportunity to further progress in their career.
At The Spires College we strongly believe in the power of education to transform lives. If you always aim to inspire and enthuse students and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people by improving students’ experience beyond your own classroom then please come and join us.
The College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. The facilities and resources at The Spires College are excellent and as a School we are committed to staff’s professional development and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners.
We offer:
- the opportunity to be integral to college improvement;
- excellent professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities;
- a high level of support for all new staff;
- an exciting and fulfilling place to work in a friendly environment;
- a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities;
- further benefits including free access to the college gym, discounts for external gym memberships and retailers, a salary sacrifice scheme to assist with high value transport purchases and access to a 24 hour employee assistance programme.
You will:
- share and uphold the college’s very high expectations;
- be an excellent classroom practitioner, who is able to teach a National Curriculum subject at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5;
- be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents;
- be confident in your ability to support and develop colleagues;
- be able to develop the strong professional relationships that underpin effective pastoral care;
- be effective in prioritising and managing competing demands on your time;
- be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life.
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 Bilateral School with a selective stream. We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.
For further details about the post including details of how to apply, please see the attached brochure.
The closing date for applications is 9 am Tuesday 7 May 2024.