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Head of Year 7 and Home School Link WorkerFast ApplyHead of Year 7 and Home School Link WorkerAre you passionate about supporting students and families to thrive both in and out of the classroom? Glyn School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Head of Year 7 and Home School Link Worker to join their team on a permanent basis.Your opportunity:Glyn School inspires a love of learning and achievement that is founded on the virtues of integrity, kindness, respect and endeavour: at Glyn we also seek to inspire young people not just academically, but as healthy, well rounded young people, who will contribute positively to the society they will function in as a young adult.In this non-teaching post you will ensure that all students make a smooth transition from primary school to secondary school and make good progress in the year group whatever their starting point.What we are looking for:The successful candidate will need to:Have the ability to give clear and strong leadership and supportBe a pro-active member of the team with a can-do approach.Be flexible and committed.Be passionate about the students learning and welfare.Be keen to be part of the wider school community.About Glyn School:Glyn School is a high performing school, with an Ofsted ranking of Outstanding since 2009. Ours is a vibrant school for boys aged 11-16 with a flourishing and successful mixed Sixth Form. Founded in 1927, we have a rich history of academic, sporting and artistic excellence and in 2014 we were designated a teaching school, one of a select number that represent the most outstanding and innovative practice nationally.Glyn School has a reputation for challenging and stretching students with engaging and enriching teaching across all key stages. Our values sit at the heart of all we do and underpins our aspiration that every student leaves us equipped with the resilience and drive that will enable them to forge rewarding futures for themselves.Learning and Teaching is at the heart of Glyn School. We aim to deliver lessons that inspire and engage students who will then go on to fulfil and exceed their potential.Join the GLF Schools CommunityAs a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of EnglandWe work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identityCommitted to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible educationGLF Schools Employment OfferGLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and FlourishAccess to our highly competitive Local Government Pension SchemeFlexible working optionsWork life and family friendly policiesCareer pathways and talent managementAccess to a staff benefits portalCommunity and collaboration working modelPlease read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.The Details:Start Date: September 2025Contract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 36.65hrs 8am - 4pm with 40min unpaid break (Term time 39 weeks including INSET plus 1 week)Pay Scale: GLF Specialist 1 - 16Closing Date: Wednesday 4th June at 9.30amGLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place. J-18808-Ljbffr