Head of Year - Non Teaching

Sanders Draper School

part of the Success for All Educational Trust

Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6RT

Tel: 01708 443068

Email: enquiries@sandersschool.org.uk

Website: sandersschool.org.uk

Twitter: @Sanders_Draper

Headteacher: Mr Stuart Brooks BSc (Hons)

Head of Year - Non Teaching 

Salary: Scale S01 Points 23-25 £31,066 - £31,896 actual salary on below hours (based on full time equivalent £37,068 -£38,058)

Working hours: 36 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, permanent full time position 

Start Date: As soon as possible 

We seek to appoint a passionate and caring Head of Year who values and understands the need to support the whole child and is relentless in their drive and approach to support and challenge students to be the best they can be. They will join our Pastoral Team and play a key part in helping our students to be the best that they can be.

Sanders Draper is part of the Success for All Educational Trust along with The Redden Court School, The Royal Liberty School and Rise Park Primaries. As an employee, you will be covered by our excellent well-being support and medical cover programme through Medicash. Sanders Draper  is a small comprehensive, 11-16 school, located in Hornchurch and rich in history. We pride ourselves on our strong sense of community, the family feel of our school and are driven by our values of Resilience, Achievement and Family.

As a Head of Year you will

• Be accountable for the attendance, punctuality and conduct of the students in your year group
• Set high standards of expectations for all students and ensure they adhere to the schools systems and policies
• Plan and apply strategies/interventions for rapid progress of students accordingly
• Work to support the safety of all students at Sanders Draper and as directed by SLT

About Us: Sanders Draper is a thriving and highly ambitious oversubscribed secondary. With a proud rich history and traditions, our school sits at the heart of the community. An Ofsted-rated Good school with a passionate and caring staff body. Part of a local Trust who prioritise creating a safe and nurturing environment where students feel valued and supported.

Overview: We seek a non teaching Head of Year who will be accountable for the standards of behaviour, conduct and support with the attainment of the students. Be able to motivate students to in turn achieve excellent results, showing excellent organisational and ICT skills. Have the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team and of course have a passion for the subject and an ability to share this.

Benefits of Joining Sanders Draper: Opportunity to work in a school with a strong community ethos and supportive staff body. Be part of a school with a rich history and traditions, rooted in the local community. Work in a nurturing environment where staff have high expectations for student success. Contribute to an ambitious curriculum that focuses on building a deep body of knowledge in all subjects

Join Us: If you have a passion for student well-being and academic success, we invite you to join Sanders Draper Secondary School. Together, we can continue to provide a safe and enriching environment where students thrive and succeed.

We welcome any interest in this opportunity. For an application pack, informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the school please contact the school on 01708 443068, email vmurphy@sandersschool.org.uk or visit our website www.sandersschool.org.uk. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role.

Applications MUST be made via the schools website the following link  Apply here .

Closing Date: 7th May 2025 - 1pm

Interviews to be held from: 12th May 2025

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Sanders School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. You will be able to find a wealth of further information about the school on our website www.sandersschool.org.uk