At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a year group, ensuring student wellbeing and academic success.
- Company: Monkwearmouth Academy, a supportive school at the heart of the community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive induction, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a rapidly improving school with excellent support from leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Confident, caring individuals with a passion for student welfare.
The predicted salary is between 27581 - 29472 £ per year.
Working 37 hours per week, term time only plus 10 days. Actual pro-rata salary is £27,581 - £29,472 per annum (pay award pending).
Monkwearmouth Academy is an amazing school at the heart of its community and is a supportive and exciting place to develop your career. Monkwearmouth has been graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following inspection in November 2023. The report highlights that Monkwearmouth is a rapidly improving school with courteous and respectful pupils and that a carefully sequenced and ambitious curriculum is in place. Staff voice recognised the school as being considerate of workload and wellbeing. We are as ambitious for our staff, as we are for our students, and hold extremely high standards and expectations in all that we do.
Our continuous drive for school improvement is supported by Tyne Coast Academy Trust which provides excellent career development opportunities with a strategic growth plan. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of our pastoral team managing a year group with responsibility for pastoral care and promoting academic success. Areas of responsibility will include:
- Attendance
- Punctuality
- Behaviour
- Standards of uniform
- Academic progress
- Day-to-day pastoral issues
Additionally, the Year Manager will be the first point of contact for parents and carers and on occasions may be required to supervise whole classes during the absence of teachers and deliver assemblies.
We are looking for confident, caring individuals who believe the support, care and welfare of our students is the centre of all that we do and are committed to their wellbeing and progress acting as a positive role model at all times.
We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.
The deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday 6 July 2026. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the MyNewTerm portal.
Monkwearmouth Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Year Manager in Sunderland employer: Monkwearmouth Academy
Monkwearmouth Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and professional growth of its staff, offering a supportive work environment within a rapidly improving school. With a strong commitment to career development through Tyne Coast Academy Trust, employees benefit from high-quality continuous professional development and a collaborative culture that values staff input and promotes a positive impact on students' lives. Located at the heart of the community, Monkwearmouth Academy fosters a sense of belonging and purpose, making it an ideal place for those passionate about education and student welfare.
