Head of Year

Summary:

Head of Year position available at a successful, high-achieving school.

About the School:

A school committed to excellence, strong discipline, and fostering positive relationships between students, parents, and staff. It plays a vital role in the local community and continuously seeks to improve student outcomes and engagement.

The Opportunity:

As the Head of Year, you will lead and support students to achieve their full potential, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment. This role is central to promoting student success, behaviour, and well-being within a year group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate a team of Year Tutors to support student progress and development
• Promote positive behaviour, attendance, and punctuality among students
• Coordinate a case load of students who require additional support to make progress
• Monitor and intervene in student performance through effective target setting and discipline
• Develop strong partnerships with teachers, parents, and external agencies
• Ensure consistent standards of behaviour, uniform, and attendance across the year group
• Implement strategies to improve student outcomes and engagement
• Support the inclusion team in delivering targeted interventions and support

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above
• Proven ability to motivate and support students
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in a school or educational setting
• Commitment to raising student achievement and behaviour standards

Preferred

• Experience in working with vulnerable students
• Background in inclusion or pastoral support
• Experience in a high-achieving school environment
• Knowledge of educational best practices and student interventions

Compensation & Benefits:

• Excellent Local Government Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to high-quality professional development opportunities