Head of Post-16 - Al Yasmina Academy

Job Description and Requirements
Job Purpose:

The purpose of this post is to provide leadership and management of the Post-16 provision and to have overall responsibility for the learning opportunities and experience for all students within Post-16. To have a positive impact on the whole school development through the delivery of high quality outcomes for all students.

General Responsibilities:

• To create and deliver the vision, ethos and direction of the Post 16 provision within the Academy

• Embed a culture of resilience and responsibility towards the students’ personal development

• To line manage the Deputy Head of Post 16 (DHP16), Associate Heads of Year (AHoY) along with joint management of the Learning Mentors by monitoring, developing and assessing their roles, and supporting their professional development

• To lead the development and monitoring of academy policies within the Post 16 provision e.g. Homework, Behaviour, Attendance

• To lead on student achievement, welfare and conduct of the Post 16 students

• To oversee the transition and application processes and procedures for life beyond Post 16

• To work with SLT to ensure high quality teaching and learning within the Post 16 provision

• To work with SLT to ensure curriculum needs for Post 16 students is met

• Lead the transition and admissions process from KS4 into KS5 ensuring retention and recruitment of students

• To lead and manage Post 16 meetings, distributing agendas and minutes as per academy policy

• To work with DHP16 & Learning Mentors to deliver pastoral and enrichment programme of topics within the year team; to monitor the teaching and learning and impact of the programme

• To lead on areas of the Post 16 provision, such as students leadership etc., as discussed and agreed with SLT

• To provide induction and training for any learning mentors new to the Post 16 mentor team

• To ensure the Post 16 provision develops standards of learning, attitude, uniform, attendance, well-being, punctuality, citizenship and responsibility within students

• To oversee Parent Teacher Consultations for the Post 16 provision with the aim of generating the highest attendance

• To take an active role in organising Awards Assemblies for the Post 16 provision

• To attend Pastoral meetings

• To maintain records of Post 16 Alumni

• Lead on marketing and promotion of Post 16 provision

We Offer:

• Competitive terms of employment and outstanding working conditions

• Tax Free Salary

• Fully furnished accommodation (if applicable)

• Medical insurance and Air Fare (if applicable)

• Opportunity to work within a team of supportive and creative colleagues

• Excellent professional development and guidance

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education or Bachelor’s degree with postgraduate qualifications in teaching (eg. PGCE).

Experience: At least 2 years middle leadership in a school setting.

Attributes: collaborative team player, inspirational speaker, empathetic listener, integrity, strategic thinker, able to convert vision into action, internationally minded, emotional intelligence, intercultural awareness, creative, persuasive, flexible and capable of managing growth and instilling high standards, adept in multicultural settings, spirited, pioneering and professional. 

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