Head of Year in Brandon

Hours: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Contract Term: Permanent, Required from January/February 2026

Reference: 8289

Location: Brandon, IP27 0PE

Salary: £32,596 - £36,362 pro rata (£27,255 - £30,404 per annum)

Breckland School are seeking an outstanding Head of Year who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our students. We are looking for a highly effective colleague who works hard and has high standards. Breckland was praised by Ofsted during its Good inspection in November 2022: “Pupils’ opinions and concerns are taken seriously. Pupils are polite and considerate to others. Poor behaviour is not a concern for pupils. Staff deal with behaviour consistently well. Lessons are calm and rarely disrupted. Pupils focus on their learning. They want to do well.”

The successful candidate will work alongside and support the student support team to promote and improve student behaviour, attendance and welfare. Our Heads of Year are also Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. Breckland School is a good and improving school well regarded by the local community with whom it works closely. Staff enjoy working here and our students are well behaved and keen to learn.

Benefits:

• Job satisfaction through making a positive impact on our students’ lives
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Supportive and positive management
• Investment in your training and development
• Excellent career development opportunities in our school and across the trust
• Wellbeing support service and staff wellbeing day
• Trust wide professional development and wellbeing day for all staff

Contact and Application:

Please arrange a visit to our school; contact Mr Benjamin Willgress, Deputy Headteacher, bwillgress@brecklandschool.co.uk or via school reception on 01842 819501.

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Candidate Pack (pdf).

How to Apply:

Please apply via the Unity website. Closing date: 9am, 21 January 2026. Interviews: 28 January 2026. We may hold interviews as applications are received and reserve the right to offer early to a candidate. Only applications submitted online before the closing deadline are accepted. In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups.