Head of Year

Head of Year – September 2025 Start – Pastoral Leadership Opportunity in Basingstoke
Full-Time | Key Stage 3 & 4 | Secondary School Setting

Are you an experienced educator with a passion for student development and wellbeing? Do you have the leadership skills to guide and inspire a year group through their secondary school journey?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a forward-thinking secondary school in Basingstoke, seeking to appoint a Head of Year from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and play a pivotal role in shaping the pastoral care and academic progress of students.

About the Role:

• Lead the pastoral care and academic progress of a full year group

• Monitor attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, and progress – ensuring every student is supported to succeed

• Work closely with teaching staff, SLT, and parents/carers to maintain high standards

• Foster a positive culture of respect, ambition, and inclusion across the year group

• Support and contribute to whole-school initiatives and strategic improvement plans

The Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified teacher (QTS essential) with experience working in a secondary setting

• Demonstrates a strong pastoral ethos and a proven track record of supporting young people

• Confident in managing behaviour and leading interventions to promote progress

• Able to build strong relationships with students, staff, and families

• A team player with strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills

What’s on Offer:

• Full-time position starting September 2025

• Long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent contract

• A chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives and educational outcomes

• Continued professional development through a supportive and ambitious trust

• A collaborative working environment focused on wellbeing, success, and high aspirations

Make a Difference

If you are passionate about pastoral care and committed to creating an environment where every student can thrive, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch with the Hampshire Secondary Team at Teaching Personnel for further information.

Interviews are taking place soon – early applications are encouraged.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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