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Head of Year

  1. Secondary SEN Support
  2. Birmingham
Date posted : 10/11/25
  1. Full Time
£20.00 - 23.33 per hour

Job description

Head of Year

Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience

Start Date: January 26 or sooner

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Year to join our dedicated pastoral and academic team at one of our partnered schools in Birmingham. The successful candidate will play a vital role in leading and supporting a year group, ensuring the highest standards of student progress, behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing.

As Head of Year, you will work closely with teaching and support staff to monitor student achievement, implement intervention strategies, and foster a positive and inclusive school culture where every student can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide effective pastoral leadership for a designated year group.

  • Monitor academic progress, attendance, and behaviour data to support student success.

  • Lead assemblies, parent meetings, and student interventions.

  • Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure consistent support for students.

  • Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold its values and ethos.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a Head of Year, Assistant Head of Year, or in a similar pastoral leadership role.

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – desired.

  • Proven ability to motivate and inspire students.

  • Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Why Join Us?

  • A supportive and collaborative school community.

  • Excellent opportunities for professional development.

  • A strong pastoral culture and commitment to staff wellbeing.

If you are an enthusiastic and experienced pastoral leader looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role to Megan.Ryder@teachingpersonnel.com

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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