At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and inspire Sixth Form students to reach their full potential.
- Company: Join a friendly and supportive academy dedicated to student welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, reduced teaching timetable, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and a chance to be part of a vibrant community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
- Head of Year (Sixth Form) at Oxford Spires Academy
- Job Reference # EDV/2026/OSA/07689
- Location: Glanville Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2AU
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Contract Term: Part-Time/Full-Time
- Salary: TMS/UPS + TLR £5084.23
- Closing Date: Midday, Mon 31st Aug, 2026
- Start Date: January 2027
- Positions Available: 1
- About this Role
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to join our Pastoral team as a Head of Year (Sixth Form).
Our Head of Year's have a reduced teaching timetable to ensure that they are able to appropriately support their year group and tutors in order to give students the ability to fulfil their potential.
The role of the Head of Year is an integral pastoral role it includes supporting students with positive behaviours, safeguarding, improving attendance, and encouraging participation in House events.
The Head of Year is supported by our Sixth Form administration team to manage and support the cohort.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity for the right person.
You should have excellent communication skills, be able to work as a highly effective team member and have exceptional time management skills.
We appoint on potential as well as experience, and we are committed to nurturing staff development.
In return, we offer you a friendly and supportive environment and the chance to make a genuine difference to the amazing young people that make up our academy.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children's Barred List check and satisfactory references.
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Head of Year (Sixth Form) in Oxford employer: Oxford Spires
At Oxford Spires, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that empowers our employees to thrive. As a School Services & Operations Lead, you will benefit from professional development opportunities, a strong emphasis on teamwork, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the educational sector. Located in a vibrant community, our school offers unique advantages such as access to local resources and a commitment to excellence in education.
