Heads of Year

The main purpose of the role of Head of Year is to work in collaboration with the Assistant Head of Year to provide pastoral and behavioural support for all pupils within the specified year group and to maximise their achievement and attainment across the college.

Often, at the root of issues for a child is a pastoral concern (bereavement; friendship issues; anxieties about transition to name but a few) and therefore the Head of Year is vital in ensuring each pupil’s success as they will be the member of staff with the most detailed knowledge of each pupil in their year.

Heads of Year will examine attainment across all subjects to identify any patterns or concerns and explore solutions to these issues. Heads of Year will consult with our Inclusion Unit to monitor how behaviour is impacting pupil progress.

If there is a behaviour issue or incident the inclusion unit will contact parents or carers directly. It may be the case that behavioural issues are affecting attainment, and the Head of Year will target these behaviours and work closely with the pupil and families (and additional support where needed) to correct this and get the pupil back on track to achieving their potential.

The Head of Year is also responsible for the well-being of each pupil in their year group, with the support of the pupil’s Form Tutor, Assistant Head of Year and the Pastoral Support team.

Should you have a concern about something affecting your child in the College; or indeed if there is anything from outside the College which may affect your child; the Head of Year is a useful point of contact and would be happy to discuss anything with you.

We are committed to ensuring that every pupil has the opportunity and encouragement to achieve their full potential and to enjoy their time at Jane Austen College. Every pupil has a designated Head of Year who will strive to make this a reality.

If you are a parent or carer and you wish to speak to the College about your child’s progress or their curriculum subjects, please contact the office or email them directly.

Head of Year 7 - Hannah Bradley

Assistant Head of Year 7 – Paul Loveday

Year 7: jachoy7@janeaustencollege.co.uk

Head of Year 8 - Ryan Meyer

Assistant Head of Year 8 – Matt Mulcahy

Year 8: jachoy8@janeaustencollege.co.uk

Head of Year 9 – Ali McInally

Assistant Head of Year 9 – Mandy Loveday

Year 9: jachoy9@janeaustencollege.co.uk

Head of Year 10 – Steve Watmore

Assistant Head of Year 10 – Becca Brown

Year 10: jachoy10@janeaustencollege.co.uk

Head of Year 11 – Neve Eyles

Assistant Head of Year 11 – Jess Gant

Year 11: jachoy11@janeaustencollege.co.uk