At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a year group, ensuring students thrive academically and emotionally.
- Company: A Good-rated secondary school in Birmingham with a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, long-term opportunity, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to student success and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and foster a positive school culture.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and knowledge of safeguarding procedures required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
We are recruiting on behalf of a successful Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Birmingham for a dedicated and highly organised Head of Year. This is a fantastic full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will provide outstanding pastoral leadership to a designated year group, ensuring students are supported academically, socially and emotionally. Working closely with staff, families and external agencies, you will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and achievement, while helping students overcome barriers to success.
The Role
As Head of Year, you will take responsibility for the pastoral leadership of a designated year group and lead a team of tutors to ensure every student receives the support and guidance they need to succeed. This is a varied and rewarding role, requiring excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills. You will work collaboratively with school leaders, teaching staff, safeguarding teams, parents and external agencies to create a positive, inclusive and aspirational culture for all students.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a designated year group, providing effective pastoral support and guidance.
- Lead and support a team of form tutors to ensure high standards of student care and progress.
- Monitor and improve attendance, punctuality and behaviour through effective intervention strategies.
- Support students’ emotional wellbeing, personal development and welfare.
- Work closely with safeguarding, SEND and attendance teams to support vulnerable students.
- Monitor student progress and help implement strategies to address underachievement.
- Act as the first point of contact for parents and carers regarding pastoral matters.
- Build strong relationships with students, families and external agencies.
- Investigate and resolve student concerns and relationship issues.
- Deliver assemblies, workshops and year group initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records using school information systems and pastoral platforms.
- Support the implementation of behaviour, safeguarding and wellbeing policies.
- Attend meetings, parent events and professional development activities as required.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Essential Experience
- Experience working with young people in a professional capacity.
- Experience providing pastoral, behavioural, wellbeing or student support within an educational or similar setting.
- Experience supporting vulnerable, disadvantaged or additional-needs students.
- Experience working effectively as part of a team and leading colleagues where appropriate.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and student welfare.
Qualifications
- 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above), or equivalent.
We’re Hiring: Head Of Year (Non-Teaching) - Secondary School employer: Supply Heroes
Join a highly supportive and welcoming Special School in Birmingham, where you will find a positive working environment and a strong commitment to staff development. With excellent training opportunities and a collaborative culture, this school is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of young people while providing Early Career Teachers with the support they need to thrive in their roles.
