Deputy Head of Year

Job Title: Deputy Head of Year (Non-Teaching Role) Location: Tower Hamlets, East London Start Date: After May Half Term 2025 Contract Type: Full-Time, Long Term Salary: £160 – £200 per day (depending on experience) Sector: Secondary Education – Pastoral Support Are you a confident, proactive school support professional with a strong background in behaviour and pastoral care? Do you have experience working within a secondary school environment and feel ready to step into a leadership-focused pastoral role? Milk Education is working in partnership with a high-achieving and inclusive secondary school in Tower Hamlets to appoint a Deputy Head of Year. This is a non-teaching, full-time position starting immediately after the May half term, with the potential to secure a longer-term role into the new academic year. The Role: As Deputy Head of Year, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day pastoral care, wellbeing, and behaviour management of students within a specific year group. Working closely with the Head of Year, safeguarding team, and wider pastoral staff, you’ll be a visible and approachable figure, helping to foster a positive school culture and improve outcomes for students. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the Head of Year in delivering the school’s pastoral vision Monitoring and improving attendance, punctuality, and behaviour across the year group Acting as a first point of contact for students experiencing difficulties in school Managing detentions, restorative conversations, and follow-ups on behaviour incidents Liaising with teachers, SLT, external agencies, and parents/carers to ensure joined-up support Providing one-to-one mentoring or check-ins with vulnerable or at-risk students Supporting the planning and delivery of assemblies, PSHE, and enrichment activities Maintaining accurate records and contributing to pastoral reporting and safeguarding documentation Person Specification: Previous experience working in a secondary school environment (essential) Strong knowledge of school behaviour systems and pastoral processes Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, and parents Resilient, calm under pressure, and confident managing challenging situations Ability to build trust and maintain professional boundaries with young people Experience supporting with safeguarding, SEND, or attendance is desirable A positive role model who is passionate about supporting the next generation Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply) Benefits of working with Milk Education: Competitive daily rates paid weekly Opportunities for CPD, training, and career progression The chance to make a meaningful impact in a leadership-style pastoral role A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement Invitations to our social events and wellbeing support programmes How to Apply: If you're an experienced pastoral or support professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you so please apply today if you are interested. Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants