Head of Year

About Us

Harris Academy Beulah Hill is an extremely popular 11-19 academy. We deliver a broad and challenging curriculum to all our students in a calm and well‑ordered environment. We have high expectations of all members of the school community, reflected in our consistently high student performance at GCSE, progression to post 16 study at our sixth form and then on to some of the best universities in the country.

Beulah Hill is a wonderful place to learn and teach. We have a very hardworking team of teachers and support staff who provide a caring and welcoming atmosphere for our students. The academy also has full‑time basketball and football coaches through its partnership with Greenhouse and Kinetic. The site is close to 8 acres and includes sports halls, gymnasium, tennis courts, large playing fields and an athletic track. Recent investment has enabled us to develop a state‑of‑the‑art Design Technology room equipped with laser cutter and 3D printers, a Food room and a newly laid sports field to ensure year‑round sporting opportunities.

We are traditional in our approach to discipline and uniform, yet forward‑thinking and at the cutting edge of curriculum development, learning and pedagogy. The Academy aims to develop the whole child, focusing on progress and attainment while ensuring students develop cultural awareness. We offer a breadth of extra‑curricular activities including drama, creative writing, chess, food and art clubs, alongside support and extension in traditional subjects.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Contribute to the whole School Improvement Plan in conjunction with the Pastoral Lead
• Contribute to the development of effective monitoring and evaluation of pastoral systems
• Plan programmes of intervention for students who show significant underachievement and barriers to learning
• Develop and implement strategies to maintain acceptable student behaviour
• Manage student behaviour
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure that attendance and punctuality is at or above the school target
• Develop and manage systems for the monitoring and tracking of students out of lessons
• Establish and manage a programme of enrichment activities
• Motivate and reward students
• Participate in the planning and delivery of assemblies
• Develop effective relationships with parents
• Establish and maintain effective administration systems
• Lead student welfare meetings
• Lead the development of robust and effective student welfare strategies
• Develop and implement effective strategies for conflict resolution
• Implement and monitor the schools policy on uniform
• Collate information for senior management in the event of very serious incidents requiring disciplinary action
• Establish and manage systems for the support and guidance of students during examinations
• Track, monitor and support students' academic progress
• Develop, build and maintain relationships with outside agencies
• Complete student reports, references and records
• Include information regarding behaviour, attendance, punctuality and relationships in student reports
• Establish forums for parental consultation and discussion
• Establish systems that facilitate student voice
• Manage year group information systems utilising all available media

Qualifications & Experience

• A good standard of education
• Evidence of pastoral related training
• Evidence of recent relevant ICT training
• Current First Aid certification or willingness to undertake training
• Current mini‑bus licence or willingness to undertake training to obtain one
• Experience working with students aged 11-16
• Experience using ICT to monitor attendance and punctuality or willingness to undertake training
• Experience developing student autonomy through strategies such as peer mentoring
• Experience using extra‑curricular activities to enhance motivation and attainment
• Experience raising levels of attendance and punctuality through monitoring, reporting and follow‑up action
• Experience using ICT for curriculum and administration purposes

Benefits

In addition to opportunities for career development and progression, the role offers a competitive rewards and benefits package. This includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, a generous pension scheme with employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan with access to a virtual GP, an electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students and aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.