Head of Year (Non-Teaching Post) Term Time Only

• Degree and/or professional qualification in a

relevant field

• Recent and substantial experience of supporting young

people in a school or community environment

• Recent and substantial experience of safeguarding and

supporting vulnerable children and families in the home, school and/or

community settings

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary

team

• Experience of presenting sensitive issues in a wide

range of forums

• Experience of representing an organisation at meetings
• Experience of partnership working to achieve desired

results

• Experience of child protection and working within

policies and procedures

• Knowledge

of current relevant legislation, and school systems.

• Good

communication involving oral, written and IT skills

• Ability

to forge effective working relationships with young people and their families

• Ability

to lead and manage groups of people

• Excellent

behaviour management skills

• Adept

at problem solving

• Ability

to work individually and as part of a team

• Ability

to organise and prioritise work

• Awareness

and understanding of diversity issues

• Concise

report writing and accurate record keeping

• Ability

to work within a statutory framework

• Commitment

to the support and development of young people

• Ability to develop effective working

relationships with adults and children

• Good interpersonal skills, tact, and awareness of

the need for confidentiality

• Transparent and accountable
• Ability to work independently with minimum

supervision

• Ability to work under pressure and to meet

deadlines

• Calm

and politely assertive

• Disposed

to undertake professional development

• Self-motivated
• Ability

to be flexible in working patterns