Head of Year

Head of Year - Mainstream Secondary School Bury

Aspire People are working in partnership with a multi-academy trust secondary school in Bury who are looking to appoint an experienced non-teaching Head of Year to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a full-time, long-term position supporting students across the school, with a key focus on behaviour, attendance, pastoral support and student wellbeing.

The Role
As Head of Year, you will play an important role in supporting students to achieve their full potential. You will work closely with students, parents/carers, teachers and the wider pastoral team to address behaviour and attendance concerns and provide effective pastoral support.

Key responsibilities include:
Supporting and managing student behaviour across the year group
Monitoring and improving student attendance and punctuality
Providing pastoral support to students
Working with parents/carers and school staff to address concerns
Managing behaviour and attendance interventions
Building positive relationships with students and supporting their wellbeing
Working as part of the wider pastoral and safeguarding team

The Ideal Candidate
The school are looking for someone with previous experience working with secondary-aged students, particularly within behaviour, attendance or pastoral support.

You should have:
Previous experience in a behaviour, attendance, pastoral or Head of Year role
Strong behaviour management skills
Experience supporting students in a mainstream secondary school
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A calm, consistent and supportive approach
The ability to work effectively with students, staff and parents/carers
A strong understanding of safeguarding and student wellbeing

Position Details
Role: Head of Year - Non-Teaching
Location: Bury
School: Mainstream Secondary / Multi-Academy Trust
Hours: Full-time
Duration: Long-term
Start: ASAP
Interview: The school are looking to interview ASAP

DBS: To already be on the update service for a quick turn around

Candidates will also need to provide references covering the last 2 years as part of the recruitment process.

If you have previous experience in behaviour, attendance, pastoral support or as a Head of Year and are available for an immediate start, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Aspire People for more information.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.