Head of Year (non teaching)

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential? Do you have the drive, empathy and leadership skills to help students thrive both academically and personally? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and dedicated Head of Year (Non-Teaching) to join our pastoral team from September 2025. Based in Rochdale, this role is vital in ensuring the wellbeing, behaviour, and academic progress of a specific year group across the school.

As a Head of Year, you will:

• Provide day-to-day pastoral care, guidance, and support to students in your year group

• Work closely with teaching staff, senior leaders, and parents to ensure excellent attendance, behaviour, and academic engagement

• Lead on interventions, welfare plans, and monitoring of students’ progress

• Be a visible, supportive presence across the school, building strong relationships with students and families

• Champion a culture of high expectations and positive behaviour

This is a non-teaching role, ideal for candidates with experience in youth work, mentoring, education, or pastoral care.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is highly motivated, compassionate, and resilient

• Has experience working with young people, ideally in an educational or pastoral setting

• Understands the importance of safeguarding and inclusion

• Can manage sensitive issues with professionalism and care

• Has excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills

Apply now with your CV highlighting all previous experience. For further information, give us a call on 0161 242 1797.

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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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