Year Coordinator in Manchester

Thank you for your interest in joining Whalley Range High School, a proud all-girls community close to the heart of Manchester. We are a school serving young women, removing barriers to learning, promoting equality and inclusion, and working in partnership with our community to ensure every student can thrive.

As part of the Greater Manchester Education Trust, our values of Excellence, Care and Respect guide every interaction and every decision. These values reflect our belief that exceptional education must go hand-in-hand with compassion, equity and a deep respect for the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We serve a richly diverse community, with over half of our students eligible for pupil premium. This shapes our mission and strengthens our resolve.

We work relentlessly to remove structural barriers, close gaps, and ensure that every student—regardless of her starting point—has access to the highest standard of teaching, tailored support and inspiring opportunities. Our commitment to equality and empowerment is reflected not only in our ethos but in the consistently strong outcomes our students achieve. Year after year, they progress confidently into further study, a testament to the dedication of our staff, the ambition of our young women and our shared belief that everyone deserves opportunity, regardless of their starting point.

Our Sixth Form offers ambitious pathways within a culture that promotes independence, aspiration and leadership, ensuring our students take their next steps with clarity and confidence. If you are passionate about empowering young women, driven by a commitment to inclusion and equality, and motivated by the chance to make a meaningful difference to the community we serve, then Whalley Range High School is a place where you will thrive.

About the Role

As a Pastoral Year Co-ordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting students to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. Working closely with Heads of Year, teaching staff, parents/carers and external agencies, you will help remove barriers to learning by providing targeted pastoral support, behaviour interventions, attendance monitoring and wellbeing programmes. You will build positive relationships with students and families, offering guidance, mentoring and practical support to help young people engage successfully with school life.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. From leading parental meetings and delivering one-to-one interventions to supporting student welfare, monitoring progress through SIMS and working collaboratively across the school community, you will be at the heart of creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

About You

We are looking for a committed and compassionate individual who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people. You will have experience of working with children and young people, ideally within an educational or pastoral setting, and a strong understanding of the challenges that can impact learning, attendance and behaviour. You will be a confident communicator, capable of building effective relationships with students, families, colleagues and external professionals.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, resilient and proactive, with excellent ICT skills and the ability to manage and evaluate interventions that make a real difference. Above all, you will share our commitment to inclusion, equality and high expectations, acting as a positive role model and dedicated advocate for the wellbeing, progress and success of every student.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Full details about the role and the qualifications, experience, and attributes required can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Why Join Us?

“Staff appreciate how leaders and governors are developing ways to protect them from excessive workload.” “Staff expect high standards of conduct. Pupils are well behaved in lessons and around the school site.”

A Trust for Every Child and Every Colleague

We believe that great futures are built by great people. Colleagues who work in our schools will experience the same focus on care and guidance, opportunity and challenge, so that they can deliver an exceptional education to our young people. They will become the very best practitioners through bespoke support and opportunities to learn professionally, to collaborate, to lead innovation and to advance their career with us.

We strive for excellence in everything we do. At GMET, every role, from teaching to support, is valued. You’ll be supported and empowered to grow within a trust where our core values guide our work with learners, colleagues, families, and the wider community. We invest in our people. As part of GMET, you’ll benefit from a wide range of employee benefits designed to support your health and wellbeing, help you save money, and make your salary go further including:

• A warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture
• High expectations for all learners and staff
• A strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
• Opportunities to innovate and collaborate across the trust
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and accessibility
• Tailored CPD and coaching
• Trust-wide networks and learning communities
• Leadership development pathways
• Access to wellbeing resources and flexible working options

We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to:

• Enhanced DBS checks
• Reference and identity verification
• Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.