Head of Year

As Head of Year, you will play a key role in supporting students, families and colleagues, ensuring that every child receives the care and challenge they need to succeed. You will lead day-to-day pastoral support for an allocated year group, with a strong focus on behaviour, attendance, punctuality, achievement and progress. We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships quickly, communicate with confidence and sensitivity, and work effectively with families, staff and external agencies. You will be proactive in identifying need, planning interventions, monitoring impact and ensuring that students are supported through timely, effective pastoral care. About the role You will:

• Provide high-quality pastoral support and early intervention for students and families.
• Promote excellent attendance, behaviour and positive attitudes to learning.
• Use data and school systems to track students, identify concerns and measure the impact of interventions.
• Work closely with tutors, senior leaders, parents, carers and external agencies.
• Support safeguarding and child protection processes with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Help create a consistent, supportive and ambitious pastoral culture across the school.
  
  The successful candidate will be a calm, resilient and motivated professional who is committed to improving outcomes for young people. You will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting them to overcome barriers to learning, personal development or wellbeing. You will also be confident assessing individual needs, developing action plans and working collaboratively as part of a team.
You will bring:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A non-judgemental, supportive and child-centred approach.
• Excellent organisation and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• An understanding of safeguarding, inclusion, confidentiality and data protection.
• Creativity, initiative and analytical thinking when solving problems.
  
  St Joseph's has been serving the local community for over 90 years and was one of the founding schools of the growing Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. The Mater Christi MAT is a family of primary and secondary schools living and learning together for the common good of our children, families and communities. Further information about the school can be found at https://sjchs.uk
We are ideally located for easy access to the Lake District and everything the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. It is also within easy commuting distance from the popular market town of Cockermouth. St. Joseph's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.