Term Time + 2 weeks | Part Time (0.6)

St Paul's Way secondary School and Sixth Form is an exceptional school where all our students matter, where expectations of all the members within our community are high and where achievement and fulfilment are valued and sought after. 

We have exceptional standards for all the students in our care as we believe every child has the right to a transformational education. We ensure these standards through:  

1. A standard of 100% for students achieved through staff modelling 
2. Silent structured transitions from line ups 
3. Non-negotiable routines across all lessons
4. Centralised models of positive recognition and stepped consequences  
5. Centralised recognition of learners used to nudge norms
6. Rigorous attendance tracking and support for all students 
7. A comprehensive data model used to inform our pastoral strategy for intervention and support 

As a result, we can offer   

1. A calm environment to work in  
2. Students enthusiastic about learning 
3. Classrooms free of low-level disruption 
4. Reduced workload through our centralised approach

We are looking to recruit a Deputy Head of Year; you will play a key role in supporting the following areas within your cohort: 

1. Attendance and punctualiity 
2. Behaviour and standards 
3. Safeguarding and wellbeing 
4. Raising progress and attainment levels  

We want to hear from you if you are:  

1. Hard working and determined 
2. Passionate about providing outstanding pastoral care 
3. Able to develop strong working relationships with students, parents and staff 
4. Resilient  

Development, workload and flexible working 

At SPW we have shaped a working environment that places staff wellbeing at its centre, based on priortising pastoral care across the school without compromising teaching and learning. To all staff we pledge: 

An all-school approach to behaviour management that is led by an experienced and well-resourced pastoral team 

1. Protected collaborative planning time for staff in all teams 
2. Considered and impactful line management for all staff 
3. Flexible working including opportunities for part-time work and flexible planning time onsite/offsite 
4. A high achieving, dynamic and professional sixth form that provides extensive development opportunities 

Beyond this, our collaborative ethos encompasses everyone at the school. Teaching and non-teaching staff work together. 

For more information on our school can be on our website Secondary - St Paul's Way 

Early applications are appreciated as interviews will be arranged as and when suitable applications are received. 

St Paul's Way Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required?to undergo an enhanced DBS Check. 

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding 

https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct 

In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks. 

Applications will be considered as they are received, and we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date.