Head of Year in Devon, Northam

Salary: Main Pay Range 1 - Upper Pay Range 3

School: Lift New Forest, Long Lane, Holbury, Hampshire, SO45 2PA

Hours: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: September 2026

This is a new Head of Year role, we are looking for a teacher with a specialism in English, Maths or Geography.

Your new school Lift New Forest is a part of Lift Schools, one of the most ambitious MATs in the country with 59 schools, offering comprehensive professional development and instructional coaching for all staff. Lift New Forest is a successful and friendly school in the Waterside area of Hampshire. Our vision is simple - to provide an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day. At Lift New Forest, children belong to a community of students who are proud of their school. Students are respectful to each other and behave very well in and out of lessons. They embody the habits of the New Forest Way; Be Kind, Show Determination, Make Good Choices. The children at our school are a pleasure to work with, both inside and outside the classroom. As a small school we are fortunate to be able to really get to know each student very well, and our children are part of a school with a real community feel.

Your new role This is a rare opportunity for an expert teacher to join our Student Support and Development team as a Head of Year. Although we welcome interest from teachers of all subject specialisms, we are particularly seeking specialists in English, Maths and Geography. The successful candidate will be an ambassador for the New Forest Way. They will work with the Assistant Principal to ensure excellent student behaviour, attendance and personal development across the year group. They will lead strategies for removing barriers to learning. As a role model for young people across the school, they will support the development of the school's behaviour for learning policies. Combining a teaching role with Head of Year responsibilities demands exceptional organisational and time-management skills. This dual role requires a balanced approach, ensuring both effective classroom instruction and proactive pastoral care for the year group. You must be adept at fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, while also driving academic progress and maintaining high standards of behaviour.

What you'll need to succeed You will be a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent with strong subject knowledge in English, Maths or Geography, strong classroom management skills and a passion for the subject. You will have a successful track record of improving the education of pupils and know what excellent education looks like in a classroom. Whether you're in your first year of teaching or your tenth, you will be warmly welcomed and supported here.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and much more.

If you would like a confidential discussion before applying and/or a tour of the school please contact us. Please don't wait until the closing date to apply as we will review applications as we receive them. Interview - we will review applications and interview ASAP so please don't wait to apply! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.