Head of Year/Pastoral Leader
Reports to: Assistant Principal
Start date: September 2021
Location: Isaac Newton Academy, 1 Cricklefield Pl, Ilford IG1 1FY
Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 1a/TLR 2c dependent on experience
Closing Date: 9am, Monday, 24th May 2021
Isaac Newton Academy is a non-denominational, non-selective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. We opened in 2012 with our inaugural cohort of 180 year 7 students. Isaac Newton Academy is an all through school with students from Reception to Year 13. The Sixth Form is in its fourth year. Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, learning power and character necessary for success at university and beyond, and to pursue their passions and interests.
The school was founded on the belief that all pupils can make dramatic progress within the right environment. Students, teachers, staff and parents are committed to making Isaac Newton a vibrant and inclusive learning community in which everyone can succeed.
We offer a rich curriculum emphasising core academic subjects, whilst providing the facilities, time and specialist staff to ensure students develop across a range of subjects. Music is at the heart of our school, with every student learning an instrument and all secondary students having the chance to be part of our Big Band ensembles.
Our school won Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 Shine a Light Awards for its commitment to developing pupils’ communication skills and was shortlisted for Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 TES Awards.
The opportunity
We are looking to appoint an inspirational teacher and leader who shares our belief in the highest standards of academic attainment in a comprehensive setting. This is a rare opportunity to be centrally involved in establishing an outstanding school from its early stages. The role is suited to an exceptional Middle Leader.
Initial responsibilities will be for:
- Working with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that there are effective pastoral systems and procedures, consistently implemented by all staff, to ensure a positive learning environment at all times
- Overseeing the behaviour, learning and progress of the students in one-year group
- Leading a team of tutors
- Ensuring effective parental engagement and communication
- Implementing an effective cross year group initiative
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Play a strategic role in the evolution of Isaac Newton Academy
- Join the ARK Schools network, with comprehensive CPD provision.
The successful candidate will:
- Have an unswerving belief in the unlimited potential of all students
- Have a proven track record of achieving outstanding student attainment outcomes
- Possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the school community
We are highly ambitious for our students and our staff are pivotal to our success. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to work with great colleagues and develop your career through an outstanding professional development programme. You will be encouraged to be a reflective and open practitioner and be supported by the expertise of the Assistant Principal to develop your leadership.
As a member of staff at Isaac Newton Academy, you will be part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK's most successful multi-academy trusts, with a network of 38 schools in 4 locations across the country. Through Ark, you will have the opportunity to work with colleagues, across the network to develop excellent practice as well as benefitting from extensive development opportunities. We offer attractive remuneration, above the national pay scales as well as a range of benefits including reduced gym membership and large retail discounts.
The successful candidate will:
· be an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes
· have up-to-date knowledge of subject curricula and assessment requirements
· have experience of successful leadership at a middle or senior level
· have experience of working in partnership with other staff in a school setting to ensure the that the safety and wellbeing of students are prioritised at all times
For further details about this opportunity and a full job description please download Information Pack
To apply
For further information on this brilliant opportunity as well as the fantastic benefits available, please see the job description and person specification below.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the Principal about the role, please contact his PA Sam Jones at s.jones@isaacnewtonacademy.org. If you have technical questions about the application process, please contact Ingrida Macenkiene on, HR Advisor i. Macenkiene@isaacnewtonacademy.org. We look forward to receiving your application.
Applications will be reviewed periodically, and the school may close the vacancy early if high numbers of applications are received so early applications are advisable.
To read more about Ark, please visit https://arkonline.org/about-us/what-we-do
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process which will include questions about safeguarding.
This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service