Head of Year

Job overview

Kingsmead is a large, oversubscribed school that, despite serving a postcode in the top 20% most deprived parts of England:

• Has an ambitious curriculum, with almost an almost exclusively GCSE KS4 and A Level KS5, aiming for 90% EBacc while also having a performing a visual arts specialism.
• A track record of above average progress scores in spite of the challenge posed by such an ambitious curriculum.
• Exceptional behaviour, with a consistent approach that combines explicit boundaries with the space to build relationships and support those children who need it.
• A thoughtfully constructed wider school experience for the children, with an ambitious combination of clubs, trips, careers guidance and wider enrichment.

A Head of year at Kingsmead is accountable for promoting and safeguarding students welfare and personal development. They will lead, manage and co-ordinate the strategic development of their year group with a focus on the Pastoral development, with responsibility for Behaviour, Attendance, Punctuality, mental health & development and the Readiness Curriculum.

The Head of Year will support the work of the wider pastoral team and will lead, manage, motivate & develop year team tutors and the Deputy Heads of Year.

The Head of Year will be a visible presence within the school, monitoring students behaviour at changeover times, break and lunch and within lessons, to maintain effective routines. To promote the ethos and values of the school.

Working with Students, parents, middle leadership; the Heads of Year and Learning Directors of Department, and with relevant outside agencies.

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About Kingsmead School & Sixth Form

Kingsmead School & Sixth Form Southbury Road, Enfield Middlesex EN1 1YQ United Kingdom

+44 20 8351 5000

‘Practise to Perfect

Kingsmead is a large, mixed, oversubscribed school - easily accessible from both central London and surrounds - with loyal staff, an established standing in the community and a very strong track record. We are consistently above average in Progress 8 and A Level value added, with high Ebacc entry and a wide range of options at KS4 and KS5. Those outcomes are built on a calm, purposeful and collaborative atmosphere.

Despite the schools size and standing, the Headteacher was appointed relatively young after experience of leading for a high-performing academy chain and in one of the most successful London boroughs. He has restarted the school culture and approach over the last few years and is determined to push it forward from being in the top 20% nationally to being somewhere where things are achieved others do not think possible.

Ofsted

“Students, including those with special educational needs, make good progress and achieve well in their learning because effective action is taken to address any underachievement. Teaching is good. Lessons include a range of interesting activities, encouraging students to work both individually and in groups. Questioning and regular reviews of learning ensure that students make good progress. Students behave well, attend regularly and are ready and eager to learn.”

View Kingsmead School Academys latest Ofsted report