At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support students' learning and personal development in a dynamic school environment.
- Company: Kenton School, dedicated to providing top-notch education and student wellbeing.
- Benefits: Access to pension schemes, gym facilities, and health initiatives.
- Other info: Join a well-resourced school with great commuting access and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and young people, strong interpersonal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Kenton School is passionate about providing the very best education possible for young people in our city, our region and nationally. Our strong and committed team shares our vision of ensuring all our students not only reach their potential but that they are confident, happy and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect. Our academies deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially.
The Year Leader is a challenging and varied role that places pastoral care at the heart of students’ learning. Our Year Leaders act as a key link point between all aspects of the curriculum, working with students and Year Leaders to ensure that the curriculum is holistic, personalised and fully compliant with all relevant National Curriculum requirements. They play a central part in shaping core projects to meet students’ needs and goals, working with students and Year Leaders to adapt the project and ensure that the students have the support that they require. They will support students through work placements, providing them with personalised support, training and tracking on a frequent and regular basis. Additionally, they actively guide and advise students on the progression routes available to them.
We are seeking applications from candidates with significant experience working with children and young people in a learning environment, with the ability to manage and motivate students to ensure positive learning outcomes. Candidates must possess an understanding of the barriers to learning for children and young people and a working knowledge of strategies to overcome them, combined with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form effective, professional relationships with all stakeholders.
In return we offer:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Salary sacrifice schemes such as car and cycle to work.
- Access to free gym facilities on our Kenton School site.
- Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
- The opportunity to work in a fantastically resourced school with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19, in a supportive team committed to the development of all our staff.
Closing Date: 9am, 19th August 2026
Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.
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