Deputy Head of Year

SEND Deputy Head of Year (Non-Teaching) KS5
Area: North London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: 32,535.00 - 33,987.00 FTE
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week, 45.8 weeks per year, Term time

Brief description: Exciting opportunity for an experienced pastoral or SEND professional to support Sixth Form students, including those with EHCPs and SEN, promoting achievement, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

About the school: A forward-thinking secondary school with a strong commitment to inclusion, high expectations and student wellbeing. The school provides a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential and staff are valued as part of a collaborative team.

About the role: We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational SEND Deputy Head of Year to work with Sixth Form students in a non-teaching capacity. The successful candidate will support students with EHCPs, SEN and additional pastoral needs, helping to raise achievement, attendance and engagement. The role also includes supervising Sixth Form study, liaising with parents and external agencies, and working closely with the Head of Year, SENCO and wider pastoral team.

We're looking for a dedicated candidate to:

Support the academic, social and emotional progress of Sixth Form students
Monitor and track the progress of vulnerable learners and those with SEND
Work closely with parents, carers and external agencies
Supervise private study sessions and independent learning
Assist with attendance monitoring and pastoral interventions
Contribute to assemblies, rewards systems and student support programmes
Support students with personal statements, progression and future pathways
Maintain accurate records and contribute to progress reporting
Work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and SEND teams

Requirements -

The ideal candidate would have:

Experience working with young people in an education, pastoral or SEND setting
Knowledge of EHCPs, SEN Support and inclusive practices
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong organisational and administrative abilities
Experience liaising with parents, carers and external professionals
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
A flexible, proactive and student-centred approach
Experience supporting post-16 learners is desirable
A degree or relevant qualification is desirable

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy