Head of Year in Hyde

Head of Year

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Hyde, SK14 4SP
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 21 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 9 Oct 2026

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a self-motivated, enthusiastic and energetic Head of Year to work within Hyde High School's Pastoral Team and lead a cohort of up to 240 pupils.

Taking key responsibility for a whole year group, the Head of Year will promote the excellent behaviour, personal development, progress and welfare of all pupils so that they can realise their full potential. The post-holder will have a visible presence as the lead figure for their allocated year group and will promote high expectations, high standards and a positive culture and ethos that praises and celebrates all aspects of pupil achievement.

The position offers professional challenge and reward in equal measure and is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about enabling all children to make the most of their education. Hyde High School is a vibrant, busy, harmonious and supportive working environment where all staff and pupils are valued and encouraged to contribute. The role requires resilience, flexibility and a proactive and enthusiastic promotion of a positive work ethic and team spirit.

The Trust

The Tame River Educational Trust was founded in January 2022. You can find more information about the Trust at:

https://www.tret.org.uk/

Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post-16 studies or apprenticeships.

The School

At Hyde High School we provide an engaging and inspiring educational experience that instils in our students a lifelong love of learning and respect for themselves, our community and our environment.

A place where warmth, high expectations and strong values are prevalent in everything we do. A learning environment where every student can thrive.

At Hyde High, we believe in nurturing the potential of each student, and the team of passionate staff share the commitment to academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of strong values that will guide our students both in school and beyond.

We are rooted in our community where we celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of everyone. We know that a successful school depends on a strong partnership between school and home and a shared approach is key to the individual success and happiness of every student.

Life at Hyde High School is under-pinned by a clear set of values: be ready, be respectful, be safe.

By living and breathing these values we ensure that each member of the school community can fulfil their potential and flourish in the wider world.

Tame River Educational Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies., The Trust and its schools are dedicated to sustaining and promoting diversity with respect to recruitment, promotion, training, and general treatment during employment. We are actively seeking to extend the diversity of our staff.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We are an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to employ the best qualified personnel and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals who meet our criteria for the role advertised. We will consider candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. This list is not exhaustive, and candidates will also be considered without discrimination based on socioeconomic, marital, parental or caregiving status, or any of the previously listed characteristics or statuses.

We value the diversity of our staff and do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or victimisation. We achieve this by creating and maintaining a work environment and culture where people from different backgrounds, and with varying lifestyles, interests, opinions, and responsibilities, treat each other with dignity and respect. Our working environment is such that our staff feel safe and are inspired and motivated to be their best.

The Trust and its schools are dedicated to sustaining and promoting diversity with respect to recruitment, promotion, training, and general treatment during employment. We are actively seeking to extend the diversity of our staff.

Further details about the role

• Pay Scale: Support Staff Pay Scale, Grade G
• Salary: £29,880-£33,974 (£34,434 - £39,152 full-time equivalent)
• Contract: Permanent, term-time only
• Hours: Full Time, 36 hours per week
• Closing Date: 9th October at 12 noon
• Interview Date: TBC
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We are seeking to appoint a self-motivated, enthusiastic and energetic Head of Year to work within Hyde High School's Pastoral Team and lead a cohort of up to 240 pupils.

Taking key responsibility for a whole year group, the Head of Year will promote the excellent behaviour, personal development, progress and welfare of all pupils so that they can realise their full potential. The post-holder will have a visible presence as the lead figure for their allocated year group and will promote high expectations, high standards and a positive culture and ethos that praises and celebrates all aspects of pupil achievement.

The position offers professional challenge and reward in equal measure and is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about enabling all children to make the most of their education. Hyde High School is a vibrant, busy, harmonious and supportive working environment where all staff and pupils are valued and encouraged to contribute. The role requires resilience, flexibility and a proactive and enthusiastic promotion of a positive work ethic and team spirit.

The Tame River Educational Trust was founded in January 2022. You can find more information about the Trust at: https://www.tret.org.uk/ Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post-16 studies or apprenticeships.

At Hyde High School we provide an engaging and inspiring educational experience that instils in our students a lifelong love of learning and respect for themselves, our community and our environment.

A place where warmth, high expectations and strong values are prevalent in everything we do. A learning environment where every student can thrive.

At Hyde High, we believe in nurturing the potential of each student, and the team of passionate staff share the commitment to academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of strong values that will guide our students both in school and beyond.

We are rooted in our community where we celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of everyone. We know that a successful school depends on a strong partnership between school and home and a shared approach is key to the individual success and happiness of every student.

Life at Hyde High School is under-pinned by a clear set of values: be ready, be respectful, be safe.

By living and breathing these values we ensure that each member of the school community can fulfil their potential and flourish in the wider world.

Tame River Educational Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies., The Trust and its schools are dedicated to sustaining and promoting diversity with respect to recruitment, promotion, training, and general treatment during employment. We are actively seeking to extend the diversity of our staff.