Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential? Do you have the leadership skills, empathy and determination to make a difference to students' academic, social and personal development?
As a Head of Year, you will lead and manage a team of Form Tutors, providing outstanding pastoral care and guidance for your year group. You will play a key role in monitoring student progress, attendance, punctuality and behaviour, whilst building strong relationships with students, families and external agencies to ensure every learner is supported to succeed. You will champion high expectations, celebrate achievement and help create a positive culture where all students can flourish.
About Us
Armthorpe Academy is an 11-16 school located in Doncaster and is part of Consilium Academies Trust. We are on an exciting journey of improvement, placing ambition, inclusion and opportunity at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring every student receives an excellent education whilst developing the resilience, confidence and character needed to succeed in life.
We are proud to be a school where relationships matter, staff wellbeing is valued and colleagues work together to make a genuine difference to the communities we serve. As part of our team, you will be supported to grow professionally whilst helping shape the futures of our young people.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can build positive and professional relationships with students, families and colleagues.
- Has experience working with young people and supporting their wellbeing and achievement.
- Can inspire, motivate and encourage students to reach high standards.
- Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Has knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Can work collaboratively with staff and external agencies to support students.
- Is committed to inclusion, high expectations and positive outcomes for all children and young people.
Why Join Us?
- Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Access to Trust-wide networks and support.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Vivup staff benefits platform.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment where wellbeing matters.
Closing date for applications is 9.00am 19th November 2026
Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.
Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state-funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer-facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.
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Head of Year in Doncaster employer: Armthorpe Academy
Consilium Academies is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its staff, offering extensive professional development opportunities through its Centre for Professional Learning. Working at Armthorpe Academy in Doncaster means being part of a collaborative and values-driven environment where you can make a meaningful impact on students' lives while enjoying a supportive work culture focused on inclusion and ambition.
