Head of Year in Plymouth

Location: 2300 - Stoke Damerel Community College

Salary: Salary calculated in line with NJC pay scale Grade F, points 22 - 25, £33,699 - £36,363 per annum (£29,895 - £32,533 per annum pro-rated).

Basis: Full Time

Contractual hours: 37

Job type: Support Staff - Educational

Location: Plymouth

Job category: Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support

Date posted: 19/06/2026

Job reference: GST-R2039

We are looking for two Heads of Year to join our staff team at Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College Campus. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the campus and further contribute to the life chances of young people in the school and across the Trust. The Head of Year will provide pastoral and welfare support and guidance within the specified year group. Working with students to maximise their achievements and attainment across the college. They must be able to establish excellent relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and work well within a team. The post holder will report to the Assistant Headteacher as part of the overall pastoral team managed by the link member of the Senior Management Team.

Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College is a vibrant and aspirational community of teachers and learners. We have an excellent teaching and support staff team who demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, within and beyond our curriculum. Our Campus is based in the heart of the city of Plymouth with stunning views of the Plymouth Sound and easy walking distance of the most accessible city waterfront. We encourage all young people to work hard and make the most of the opportunities they are given.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi-academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote/hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

Main responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for raising the standards of academic success, conduct and character development in your year group.
• Set, through personal example, an appropriate tone and expectation for your year group in support of the overall school direction and ethos.
• Maintain high expectations of all students within your designated year group – with regards to uniform and equipment, attitude to learning, effort, resilience, achievement, politeness, conduct around school in the community.
• Provide support to the inclusion team, specifically working with students with special educational needs and those who are vulnerable.
• Maintain regular contact with families about children in your year group and others.
• Liaise with appropriate external agencies to ensure students' pastoral and academic needs are met.
• Establish and run effective ‘Pastoral Support Plans’ and ‘Team Around Me’ meetings so students requiring above the universal offer are supported to be successful.
• Help to manage centralised detentions.
• Cover lessons across the campus.
• Contribute to the on-call, out of lesson provision and detention rota.
• Work closely with Senior Leadership Team to drive the school values and priorities.
• Demonstrate relentless positivity and ambition for young people.
• Have a visible presence around school, during breaks and lunchtimes and in tutor groups to reinforce school expectations and standards.
• Be a committed, highly competent, energised and reflective individual.
• Support the Headteacher and wider Senior Leadership Team with whole school priorities.
• Ensure students feel safe in school and follow school safeguarding policies and processes required.
• Work alongside colleagues within the school and across the Greenshaw Learning Trust to continually assess our provision.

You will need:

• Strong academic record, including English and Maths at Grade C, 4/5 or equivalent.
• Experience of working with/supervising students including knowledge of behavioural and learning difficulties.
• Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of a range of strategies to establish a purposeful learning environment and to promote good behaviour.
• Knowledge of the barriers to engagement at school, or attendance, and awareness of interventions that support in addressing these.
• Experience of working with support agencies.

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression.
• Generous pension scheme.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Blue Light Card.
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only).
• Gym Discounts.
• Free eye tests.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation.

Please download the recruitment pack for further information. Closing date for receipt of applications is 11:59pm on Wednesday 1st July 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.