Job Introduction
Start Date - January 2027 or April 2026
MPR/UPR plus TLR 1a
Following the successful promotion of a valued member of our teaching staff to a new leadership role, we now have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our school community as Head of Year.
As a key member of our pastoral team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping pupils’ school experience working collaboratively with pupils, parents/carers, tutors and colleagues across the school. This is a rewarding and influential role, with responsibility for driving pupil progress, promoting positive behaviour, improving attendance and championing pupils’ wellbeing and personal development. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of young people while developing your own leadership skills and contributing to the wider success of the school.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher looking to take the next step in their career. You will be supported to develop your pastoral leadership expertise, broaden your experience and build the skills needed for future leadership opportunities. We are looking for an inspirational classroom teacher who is passionate about high quality teaching and learning, committed to raising aspirations and excited by the opportunity to motivate and inspire others.
We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:
- Lead and inspire a team of tutors, ensuring high standards of pastoral care, communication and consistency across the year group
- Work collaboratively with staff across the school, including SLT, teachers, tutors, SEND, behaviour team and safeguarding colleagues to provide a coordinated approach to pupil support
- Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils in order for them to raise achievement and maximise their academic and personal development
- Monitor and analyse behaviour, attendance, progress and pupil wellbeing across the year group, identifying concerns at an early stage and implementing appropriate interventions
- Develop positive relationships with pupils and parents/carers promoting effective communication and partnership working
- Support pupils to develop the skills, confidence, resilience and independence they need to succeed in school and beyond
- Have excellent subject knowledge
- Be willing to teach across the full age range of pupils; year 7 to year 11
- Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional studies programme
- Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of all children
- Support the schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning
- Adhere to and promote all school policies and procedures
Person Specification:
- Recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, QTS or equivalent experience
- Degree or relevant qualification (desirable)
- Thorough knowledge of the (11-16) subject curriculum up to GCSE
- Good level of IT literacy
- Experience of successful teaching across a range of ages and abilities
- Good understanding of safeguarding, pupil wellbeing, attendance and behaviour
- Ability to monitor and use data effectively to support pupil progress and achievement
- Be capable of delivering inspirational and adaptive lessons to the full age and ability range of pupils at the school
- Have excellent and effective classroom management skills
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable effective dialogue and ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies
- Ability to lead and support a team of tutors to work successfully as part of a wider pastoral team
- Organised, self-motivated and able to manage competing priorities effectively
- Be committed to inclusion, safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and continuous improvement
Why Cove School?
Cove School is an exciting and rewarding place to be where we foster a positive and inclusive environment in which both staff and pupils can thrive.
We offer opportunities for professional development, career progression and involvement in the wider life of the school making this an ideal opportunity for someone to join our community who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of our pupils.
As part of our team, you will enjoy:
- Access to an exceptional Professional Studies Programme from extensive in-house CPD, to a wide range of external courses
- To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported
- A well-resourced curriculum area including your own laptop
- Contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme
- Lifestyle discounts through our employee ‘Lifestyle Savings Platform'
- Access to free staff wellbeing service via our provider ‘HA Wisdom Wellbeing’
- Onsite parking
- A dedicated Teaching and Learning training room
- A staff room with complimentary refreshments and food provided on whole school events such as Parents’ Evenings
Application Procedure
For further information regarding Cove School, please visit our website www.coveschool.uk
For an application form, please visit our vacancies page on our website here: https://www.coveschool.uk/join-us/work-with-us
If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.
WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION.
WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS USING OUR APPLICATION FORM NOT CVs.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria and we may interview and appoint before the closing date. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
