Head of Year (Non-Teaching) in Stoke-on-Trent

Are you a passionate pastoral leader ready to make a difference in young people’s lives? Thistley Hough Academy is seeking a dedicated Head of Year (Non-Teaching) to champion student wellbeing, drive high standards of behaviour and attendance, and lead a year group to success.

About you: Thistley Hough Academy are looking for a Non-Teaching Head of Year, who thrives on building strong relationships, leading with empathy, and creating a positive impact every day. You will bring a strong background in pastoral care, have excellent communication skills, ability to handle complex problems calmly and hold a commitment to fostering a supportive school environment.

Our ideal candidate would have:

• Strong pastoral experience in an educational setting, with a proven ability to support student welfare, behaviour, and attendance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of building positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and the ability to manage complex student needs with professionalism and care.
• Organised, proactive, and solution-focused, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and lead a year group effectively.
• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Maths, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

About our Pastoral Team: At Thistley Hough Academy, our pastoral team is the heartbeat of our school community. We believe that happy children are successful children, and our pastoral approach reflects that. Committed to nurturing the whole child, the team works tirelessly to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student can thrive. The pastoral structure is robust and responsive, with Form Tutors as the first point of contact and Heads of Year providing additional leadership and guidance. Together, they form a dynamic support network that champions student wellbeing and personal development. With strong collaboration between the pastoral team, families, and external agencies, we ensure that each young person receives the care and guidance they need—both academically and personally.

About Thistley Hough Academy: Thistley Hough Academy is a vibrant, inclusive, and high‑performing secondary school in Stoke-on‑Trent. Proudly celebrating our best‑ever GCSE results in 2025, we are one of the city’s highest achieving non‑selective schools. Significantly oversubscribed, our success reflects expert teaching, high expectations, and a culture of kindness. Our core values, Respect, Resilience, and Responsibility are central to everything we do. We offer a broad, ambitious curriculum in a disruption‑free environment, supported by passionate staff and a strong sense of community. As part of the Creative Education Trust, we benefit from a collaborative network committed to excellence. Recognised by Ofsted as a ‘Good’ school, we nurture the whole child, academically, socially, and emotionally, and build strong partnerships with families and the wider community. Join us in shaping a school where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

Ready to Join Us? Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.