Head of Year (Mathematics, Science or Food specialist)
Head of Year (Mathematics, Science or Food specialist)
County High School
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS & TLR2c (£8,912 per annum)
Start date: January 2027
School type: Secondary school (Year 7 to Year 11)
External applications are particularly welcomed from teachers of Mathematics, Science or Food specialist. Internal applications are welcomed from all subject areas.
Ofsted Inspectors recognised the strength of leadership at County High and the difference it’s making every day for our students. The core aims/values of this school are:
- Making a difference to the lives of young people
- Being a great place to work where colleagues are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow
- A school which seeks to challenge itself
- A school which embraces creativity, innovation and change driven by all colleagues
We are committed to becoming the leading school in the area, and we are seeking an ambitious, innovative colleague to play a significant role in that journey. As a proud member of the Unity Schools Partnership, we benefit from a strong culture of professional learning and career development. Our Teaching School and active talent management programme will provide the successful candidate with exceptional support, both in this role and throughout their future career within the Trust and beyond.
We are looking to appoint a Head of Year who is an inspiring leader and who is passionate about the development of young people. The successful candidate will be dedicated to securing excellence for every student, regardless of background or barrier. They will ensure the highest standards of academic support and pastoral care, upholding our expectations around behaviour, attendance, and progress so that every scholar can achieve their full potential. They will champion the school’s vision and values, ensuring that excellent outcomes and successful next steps remain at the heart of our work. Applications from Mathematics, Science or Food specialists are welcomed.
At County High School, you will join an exceptionally supportive team of professionals, backed by a highly effective leadership team and the wider Trust. Together, we are united in our focus on delivering excellence in all that we do.
At Unity Schools Partnership our objective is to smash through barriers to make remarkable change happen. We pride ourselves on being an educational organisation that puts children first, going the extra mile for the vulnerable and disadvantaged, and every one of us has an impact on unlocking our pupils’ potential. We are committed to providing a working environment where our employees can grow and thrive. We value collaboration, wellbeing, diversity, equality and work-life balance.
Throughout our diverse family of schools and within our vibrant central hub we nurture talent, whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking to grow your expertise. Unity Schools Partnership is made up of a family of 40 schools (10 secondary, 25 primary, and 5 special schools) located on the Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire borders, as well as Romford in East London. The Trust expects its work to be characterised by ethical leadership, an ambition for improvement at pace and the expectation that remarkable improvements can be achieved. We refer to ourselves as a family because, throughout the trust, we foster a supportive and collaborative relationship, whilst recognising, and celebrating that, we are all different and have our own contextual characteristics. Sharing the same values and facing similar issues not only enables us to support each other, but to challenge each other too. This interdependence allows each of our schools to flourish and grow; providing stimulating, nurturing yet self-challenging environments in which our pupils and staff members can thrive.
Unity Schools Partnership has created a subsidiary trading company Unity Schools Partnership Education. Having a separate legal entity that is free to trade independently with other commercial organisations as well as schools, gives scope and opportunities for greater impact and reach within the wider sphere of education. In return, income is invested into our trust to improve educational outcomes for the children in our schools. By working with Unity Schools Partnership, you may have the opportunity to work on a commission basis beyond a standard career in education and develop some ideas of your own.
Please contact Amy Bryant on 01284 754857, or email abryant@countyhigh.uk to find out more and/or arrange a visit.
Interviews: 22 October 2026
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.
We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
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