Year Leader (Maternity Cover)

Year Leader

Hours of Work: Temporary (maternity cover), Full Time, Term Time plus 2 weeks

Required from June 2026

Thank you for your interest in our recent advertisement for the above position at Archway Learning Trust's The Nottingham Emmanuel School. I have pleasure in enclosing details.

The Trust is seeking a self-motivated and passionate candidate who can fulfil the role of Year Leader for The Nottingham Emmanuel School.

The successful candidate will work within the Pastoral Team, managing the behaviour, welfare and academic achievement of students within a designated year group. Working closely with students, parents and staff to remove barriers to learning progress, the post holder will lead a team of tutors to support the development of high standards in all aspects of pupil behaviour, attitude and learning culture. Regularly analysing data to inform and implement proactive, as well as undertaking reactive intervention, mentoring or counselling, to ensure our learning ethos and develops a culture of support and pastoral care where every child can blossom and make rapid progress.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. We recently welcomed three further secondary schools in Derby to the Trust and opened Bluecoat Trent Academy, a secondary Free School in Nottingham in September 2021.

The Trust comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Academy, Alvaston Moor Academy, Colwick St John the Baptist, the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).

The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students that they are required to work with.

The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

In return we can offer:

• Employee benefits and well-being scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice bus pass scheme

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit To apply for the role click apply which will take you to the application form for the post. We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Closing Date: 9am, Friday 20th March 2026

Interview Date: W/C 23rd March 2026