Assistant Head of Year

Westbourne Academy; Nacton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on major high street brands

Job summary

Westbourne Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Head of Year to drive student progress and wellbeing. This non-teaching role leads a team of tutors, influences staff and families, and supports the school in achieving outstanding outcomes during term-time.

The successful candidate will hold a GCSE level education including English and Maths, have experience coaching/mentoring and working with young people, and join a dynamic academy network committed to high standards and

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths completed.
• Coaching/mentoring/study support courses completed.
• Experience working with young people in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of tutors and influence staff and stakeholders to raise outcomes.
• Support the school in achieving the best possible outcomes for all students.
• Contribute to pastoral care and educational development within the academy.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Pastoral support

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Assistant Head of Year

• NJC Point 15 - 25 (pending pay award)
• £25,823 - £31,414 actual per annum
• 37 hours per week
• 39 weeks per year (Term time only)

Westbourne Academy are searching for the best education professionals to join our trust. Are you passionate about making a difference to our children’s learning? Do you understand the importance of education?

Westbourne Academy are looking to appoint a motivated, independent, and hardworking individual to fill the post of Assistant Head of Year.This is a non-teaching role.The successful candidate must demonstrate a proactive interest in education and a desire to support the school in achieving the best possible outcomes for all students.

The purpose of this role is to enable every student to fulfil their potential as individual learners, effective citizens and well-rounded individuals.The Assistant Head of Year will lead a team of tutors and influence all staff, as well as parents/carers and all stake holders, in raising aspiration and improving outcomes for all.

The ideal candidate will have a good basic education to GCSE level (to include English and Maths), have completed relevant courses such as coaching/mentoring/study support and previously worked with young people.You will be an ambitious professional and will join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring, creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students.

We welcome applications from candidates with the ability to work on their own initiative with previous experience in a similar environment who are keen to make a difference.

If you have what it takes, you can join an experienced, innovative team with incredible potential - and look forward to a future that could take you anywhere within the Trust’s Twenty-Two schools.

About us: -

Westbourne Academy is not just a school it is a microcosm of the world with students from all around the globe. Between them, they speak 32 languages and their differing perspectives on learning and life makes this a unique academy in which to teach.

We welcome fresh ideas from our teachers and support staff and actively value their creativity and imagination. We are passionate about innovative approaches to pastoral care and education, and we’re always keen to find new ways to support our students’ learning.

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.

What’s in it for you?

Access to continuous personal development programs. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance program (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands.

Are you ready to make a difference and join our journey?

Closing date: Thursday 15 October 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Westbourne Academy is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, whose ambition is that every person who passes through our schools and colleges becomes an educated person - able to take a rightful place in the community of educated people and to join what Robert Maynard Hutchins called “the Great Conversation.” An ATT education stresses history, the scientific mode of thinking, the disciplined use of language, a wide-ranging knowledge of the arts and religion, and the continuity of human enterprise. We aspire for everyone, regardless of their starting point, to leave us capable, competent, and confident.

Westbourne Academy is 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.