Salary: Teachers' Pay Scale plus a TLR 2.3 for Head of Year responsibility, £41,527 - £59,659 Annual Salary
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
We are seeking an exceptional, motivated and compassionate Head of Year to join our thriving secondary school community. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher and leader who is committed to outstanding pastoral care, high expectations and helping every student flourish both academically and personally. We welcome applications from teachers across all subject areas ready to make an impact beyond the classroom.
As a Head of Year, you will play a central role in shaping the experience, achievement and wellbeing of students within your year group. You will lead with energy, positivity and resilience, building strong relationships with students, families and colleagues to create a culture where every child feels known, supported and inspired to succeed.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for working with young people
- Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing
- Thrives in a busy, collaborative and ambitious school environment
- Has the confidence and resilience to lead and support others
- Brings warmth, professionalism and strong organisational skills
- Can inspire, motivate and build positive relationships
- Has high expectations for behaviour, attendance and achievement
What we offer:
- A welcoming and supportive staff team
- Students who are enthusiastic and full of potential
- A strong culture of professional development and leadership opportunities
- A vibrant school community with high aspirations
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ lives every day
This role would suit a talented teacher ready to take the next step in leadership, or an experienced pastoral leader looking for a new challenge in a forward-thinking secondary school.
We are looking for someone who is organised, committed and able to motivate our young people. We want someone who will go the extra mile. In return, you will join a school and a Trust that is full of activity, opportunity and optimism. The school has a centralised behaviour management system, supporting staff workload. We have bespoke Internal Alternative Provision on site for students who struggle with the mainstream lesson setting. The school has a growing 6th Form and fantastic facilities, including a Techno Gym Suite (staff use free of charge), AstroTurf, Multi-Use Games Area, a full-scale climbing and bouldering wall, wonderful grass pitches that drain well, tennis courts, five ICT suites, a 6th Form/Staff Café, a fully resourced Library, free staff refreshments every day, a multi-faceted Steps to Support programme for our young people, a staff well-being charter and staff counselling.