Assistant Head of Year

Trinity High Academy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Pension scheme

Wellbeing fund

Free on-site parking

Canteen facilities

Staff room

Job summary

Trinity High Academy in Manchester is seeking a committed individual to support student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development in a large secondary school.

You will join a dedicated staff team, with safeguarding at the core, helping every student thrive academically and personally while contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school, educational or pastoral setting.
• A passion for supporting students' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Support student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development.
• Establish strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to effective communication across the school.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organisation & record-keeping

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1st December 2026
Salary: £30,023 per annum

This is a great opportunity to come and work in our very highly rated secondary school in central Manchester.

We are seeking a committed and compassionate individual to support student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, and personal development, ensuring every student is able to thrive both academically and personally.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to join our very successful and over-subscribed school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented and hardworking staff team
• Employer-funded membership of HSF Health Plan Core Scheme, helping you and your family (dependants under 21) to cover the costs of everyday healthcare, plus access to HSF Assist which includes a GP Advice Line, Virtual Doctor, Counselling, Legal Helpline and Perkbox benefits;
• Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions;
• Staff Wellbeing Fund for initiatives, activities and social events that support staff mental and physical health, plus wellbeing benefits such as Cycle to Work and free use of the Fitness Suite;
• Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings, supported by the latest resources to support learning, plus free on-site parking, canteen facilities, and staff room;
• We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities school and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.

What we want from you:

• Experience and an understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues, or be willing to undertake training in these areas
• Experience working with young people, ideally within a school, educational, or pastoral setting;
• A passion for supporting students\' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, and personal development;
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families, colleagues, and external agencies;
• Strong communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills, with excellent attention to detail;
• The confidence to remain calm under pressure, using initiative and adapting to a range of situations and student needs;
• A good understanding of safeguarding, child protection, behaviour management, and supporting vulnerable young people;
• A positive, resilient, and ambitious approach, with a genuine commitment to helping every student succeed;
• Supportive of the school\'s excellent staff attendance and punctuality record.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation