At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support students' progress and welfare in a dynamic school environment.
- Company: Ashton Community Science College, rated Good by Ofsted.
- Benefits: Full support programme and commitment to professional development.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team focused on raising standards and achieving excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and inspire future generations.
- Qualifications: Passion for youth support, experience with secondary age children, and strong mentoring skills.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 37659 £ per year.
Closing date for applications: 22 June 2026, 9.00am. Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 29th June 2026. Start date 1st September 2026.
Ashton Community Science College is a Good School (Ofsted 2023). The Governors wish to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and well-qualified pastoral leader to support the progress and welfare of a cohort of students. Ashton Community Science College is an 11-16 mixed school with over 850 pupils on roll and was rated as Good by Ofsted in the last inspection in 2023.
Our pastoral model is one where heads of year stay with their year group for a 4-year rolling cycle, from year 8 through to year 11. This vacancy arises due to the retirement of our current year 9 head of year, so the successful applicant would commence with year 10.
Our goal is to offer outstanding provision. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well qualified, pastoral member of staff, who is committed to raising standards and inspiring learners. If you believe that young people deserve nothing less than the best and have the passion, drive and ambition to make a difference as a role model and leader to them, you would be a welcome addition to our school family.
The successful candidate will have:
- A passion for supporting and managing young people that goes beyond mere qualifications
- Previous experience of working with secondary age children in Education, Health or social services
- Experience of working with families/carers and students accessing available support services
- Knowledge of school procedures, practices and techniques for mentoring students
- Experience of dealing with emotional situations where students may become distressed
- An absolute commitment to achieving the highest of standards
If you are interested in becoming part of our team and helping us to continue our drive for further success, then we would be pleased to hear from you. A full programme of support is available as part of our commitment to investing in high quality staff.
ACSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to provide a disclosure from Disclosure Barring Service before any appointment is confirmed. On-line searches will be carried out for short‑listed candidates.
Applications should be submitted electronically by 9am Monday 22nd June 2026 to hr@ashtoncsc.com. Please note we regret we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful at this time.
Head of Year in Preston employer: Ashton Community Science College
Ashton Community Science College is an excellent employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inspiring work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to professional development, the school offers extensive support programmes to help employees grow in their roles while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. Located in a vibrant community, the college values collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every member of the team feels valued and empowered to contribute to the school's success.
Contact Details:
Ashton Community Science College Recruitment Team
