Assistant Head of Year

Trinity CofE High School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSF Health Plan Core Scheme

Greater Manchester Pension Scheme

Staff Wellbeing Fund

Cycle to Work

Fitness Suite

Free on-site parking

Canteen facilities

Staff room

Equal opportunities

Job summary

Trinity CE High School in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Head of Year to lead student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development across a 11-18 cohort of students. The role is permanent and part of the senior leadership team, with a Grade 5 scale and responsibilities across pastoral duties.

This post is on a full-time basis with annualised hours. It offers employer-backed health plan, generous pension contributions, wellbeing funding, and staff facilities on campus, to support

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Experience working with young people in school, educational, or pastoral settings.
• Passion for supporting student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development.
• Excellent relationship-building with students, families, colleagues and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development.
• Ensure every student thrives academically and personally.
• Work with staff to promote safeguarding and positive school culture.
• Maintain strong communication and organisation, with attention to detail.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Pastoral experience

Excellent communication

Strong organisation

Calm under pressure

Initiative

Student wellbeing

Punctuality

Job description

Assistant Head of Year

Contract term: Permanent, Full-time

Contract type: Annualised Hours

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:15-16:30

Scale: Grade 5, Point 13 - 19 (starting from £30,023 - £33,119 FTE)

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.

For more information about our school please visit our school website: www.trinityhigh.com. The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 12th October 2026. Interviews are currently scheduled for the w/c 19th October 2026; interview invitation will be sent through email for selected candidates.

Trinity CE High School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The school operates a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.