Salary: NJC Grade E: £30,518 - £33,699 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Monday to Friday)
The Park Community School are seeking an enthusiastic Transition Leader/Assistant Head of Year 7 to join the team from September 2026.
Working in partnership with the Head of Year 7 and SLT, you will be responsible for leading the transition process from Year 6 to Year 7, ensuring that all students are effectively supported as they join the school.
About the Role
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Manage the transition process and activities for learners into the school, collating information to effectively share with relevant stakeholders.
- Lead review meetings and activities to effectively evaluate the transition process for mid-year admissions.
- Liaise with key staff to ensure smooth transitions to the school including Heads of Year, SENDCo, Safeguarding team and Senior Leadership, and external agencies.
- Provide home visits for students taking part in Enhanced Transition to build links between home and school for our most complex students with highest needs.
- Engage and support school refusers and their families - students affected by trauma, attachment issues, significant ACES.
- Work with the families to identify problems and plan effective solutions to minimise the gap of time lost learning.
- Working with the relevant Head of Year and Key Stage to support mid-year admission students, with behaviour, attendance and pastoral care to support successful transition and engagement with school.
Why Join Us?
At The Park Community School, part of The Harbour Schools Partnership, you will be joining a supportive and values-driven team committed to providing outstanding opportunities for students. This role offers an opportunity to build positive relationships with schools and families in our local community.
If you’re passionate about helping children succeed and want to be part of a warm, nurturing school community, we’d love to hear from you.
This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 10th July 2026, interviews will be held week commencing 13th July 2026.
Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.
The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
The Harbour Schools Partnership
The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on the relevant school website.
Our Vision
At Park School, we are a nurturing and inclusive community where every student feels a sense of belonging and is treated with dignity and respect. We strive to create positive relationships, where everyone in the ‘Park family’ is treated with kindness.
Our focus is on student success and allowing students to flourish academically, socially and behaviourally. Students feel safe and happy. Each member of our community is empowered to reach their full potential and contribute positively to the wider world.
Be Here, Work Hard, Be Kind
Core Values
Holywell C of E Primary School believe that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of our organisation. Our core values are:
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