Deputy Head of Year (Non-Teaching)

Are you an experienced pastoral lead looking for a new challenge? Unity College is currently recruiting for a non-teaching Deputy Head of Year. The Deputy Head of Year, working alongside the Head of Year, is responsible for the achievement, personal development, welfare and conduct of all students within their year group, so that: Every young person achieves their true potential Our community shares a love of learning Our students are involved in every aspect of college life beyond the classroom Our community is characterised by an ethos of inclusivity, tolerance and respect The successful candidate will have experience of working successfully with young people and their families. They will be aware of some of the challenges facing young people yet hold the highest aspirations for Unity College students. They will also be committed to and use strategies that will ensure that all students are given the very best opportunities to be successful in all areas of their lives. We are looking for a Deputy Head of Year with experience of working with young people to secure excellent outcomes, who is able to develop and sustain strong relationships and routines and who will inspire students to engage widely across the College. Above all, Deputy Heads of Year will model and maintain the highest of standards at all times. Working at Unity College is tremendously rewarding and this role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives as well as offering abundant prospects for professional development. As a College, we are firmly committed to continuous professional development for all and we invest heavily in developing our staff at all levels. We offer: the opportunity to be integral to College improvement a high level of support for all new staff an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities You will: share the College’s very high expectations be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents be confident in your ability to support and develop colleagues be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life Unity College is a co-educational, 11-16 college. By September 2025, we will be the largest 11-16 secondary school in Lancashire, with 1500 students on roll. For further details about the post including details of how to apply, please visit

https://unity-college.com/vacancies/

or contact Joanne Lever, HR Manager:

j.lever@unity.lancs.sch.uk . The closing date for applications is

Wednesday 8 January 2025

at 9.00am. Interviews to take place

w/c 13 January 2025.

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