Assistant Head of Year

Sutton Community Academy; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Viv-Up staff benefits platform

Generous pension

Cycle-to-work and gym

Job summary

Sutton Community Academy in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a committed Assistant Head of Year to build positive relationships with students, families and staff in line with the school’s vision and safeguarding priorities. Reporting to the Head of Year, you will lead high-quality pastoral support, monitor attendance and intervene to address behavioural issues, with a fixed-term contract starting April 2027.

The role offers professional development through ATT Institute and access to Viv-Up

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience in a secondary school setting.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement high quality pastoral and safeguarding support.
• Ensure high attendance and intervene to improve it.
• Identify behavioural issues and develop intervention strategies.

Skills

Pastoral support

Safeguarding

Relationship building

Attendance management

Intervention strategies

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a committed and inclusive Assistant Head of Year to join our team and establish positive relationships with students, parents, staff and external agencies in line with the school’s vision and values.

About the role

The Assistant Head of Year establishes positive relationships with students, parents, staff and external agencies in line with the school’s vision and values. Supporting the Head of Year, this role includes leading and implementing high quality pastoral and safeguarding support, ensuring high attendance, identifying behavioral issues and finding strategies to intervene.

About us

Following its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2026, Sutton Community Academy continues to demonstrate its commitment to delivering a high-quality education at the heart of its community. Inspectors recognised the academy’s ambitious leadership, inclusive culture and unwavering focus on ensuring every student is known, valued and supported to succeed. The report highlights the positive relationships between staff and students, the strong culture of safeguarding, and the high expectations that underpin behaviour and learning across the academy.

We are proud of our nurturing and aspirational environment, where students benefit from a broad curriculum, effective pastoral support and a wide range of personal development opportunities. Ofsted acknowledged the academy’s continued improvement journey, noting the dedication of staff and leaders in creating a school where pupils feel safe, respected and motivated to achieve their potential. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking academy that is transforming lives and making a meaningful difference to its local community.

About Academy Transformation Trust

Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.

In Return

• An amazing people development offer through our ATT Institute providing you with continuous self-development.
• A comprehensive package of benefits via our Viv-Up staff benefits platform. You will enjoy a generous pension scheme, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance program.
• The chance to progress your career

We are an open school and proud of what we do – visits are welcome.

Sutton Community Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2026. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

Interview date: To be confirmed

This vacancy may close earlier than the closing date if suitable applications are received, therefore, it is advised to apply early.

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent and hold literacy and numeracy to GCSE C/4+ or equivalent. To succeed, you will have previous experience of working in a secondary school setting, experience of working with children and families and be able to communicate with a wide range of professionals.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Assistant Head of Year

Company: Sutton Community Academy

Salary: £26,676 to £29,447 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 1EE

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 10 Nov 2026

Closing date: 25 Nov 2026

Summary

Assistant Head of Year

• NJC Point: 15-21
• £26,676 - £29,447 (actual) per annum
• 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Commencing: April 2027
• Fixed term contract: 12 months

Be part of something life changing.

For our students and for you.

We are looking for a committed and inclusive Assistant Head of Year to join our team and establish positive relationships with students, parents, staff and external agencies in line with the school’s vision and values.

The Assistant Head of Year establishes positive relationships with students, parents, staff and external agencies in line with the school’s vision and values. Supporting the Head of Year, this role includes leading and implementing high quality pastoral and safeguarding support, ensuring high attendance, identifying behavioral issues and finding strategies to intervene.

Following its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2026, Sutton Community Academy continues to demonstrate its commitment to delivering a high-quality education at the heart of its community. Inspectors recognised the academy’s ambitious leadership, inclusive culture and unwavering focus on ensuring every student is known, valued and supported to succeed. The report highlights the positive relationships between staff and students, the strong culture of safeguarding, and the high expectations that underpin behaviour and learning across the academy.

We are proud of our nurturing and aspirational environment, where students benefit from a broad curriculum, effective pastoral support and a wide range of personal development opportunities. Ofsted acknowledged the academy’s continued improvement journey, noting the dedication of staff and leaders in creating a school where pupils feel safe, respected and motivated to achieve their potential. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking academy that is transforming lives and making a meaningful difference to its local community.

Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.

In Return: If you have what it takes, you can join an experienced, innovative Academy with incredible potential and you can look forward to:

• An amazing people development offer through our ATT Institute providing you with continuous self-development.
• A comprehensive package of benefits via our Viv-Up staff benefits platform. You will enjoy a generous pension scheme, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance program.
• The chance to progress your career

We are an open school and proud of what we do – visits are welcome.

Sutton Community Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2026. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

Closing date: Wednesday 25 November 2026, 9:00am

Interview date: To be confirmed

This vacancy may close earlier than the closing date if suitable applications are received, therefore, it is advised to apply early.

Essential requirements

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent and hold literacy and numeracy to GCSE C/4+ or equivalent. To succeed, you will have previous experience of working in a secondary school setting, experience of working with children and families and be able to communicate with a wide range of professionals.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.