Assistant Head of Year

senploy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Nottingham secondary school is seeking a Head of Year (non-teaching) to support student engagement and well-being. Responsibilities include liaising with parents and staff, managing behavioural issues, and monitoring attendance strategies. Ideal candidates have relevant experience and the ability to build positive relationships. Competitive daily rate offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role such as Pastoral, Teacher, or Behaviour Mentor.
• Experience working with children or young people with support needs.
• Enhanced DBS and professional references are required.

Responsibilities

• Act as main contact for parents and staff.
• Monitor attendance and implement strategies.
• Support student well-being and safeguarding.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Support for students with additional needs

Behaviour management

Job description

Overview

Location: Nottingham, NG5
Salary: £115 - £135 Per Day
Days: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Long term

A secondary school in Nottingham (NG5) is seeking a dedicated and passionate Head of Year (non-teaching) to support students within their year group, ensuring high standards of behaviour, attendance, and engagement with learning.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the main point of contact for parents, staff, and external agencies.
• Act as a liaison between the Year team and external organisations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for staff referrals regarding behavioural issues.
• Offer comprehensive support to promote students\' physical and mental well-being.
• Addressing behaviour issues and managing incidents.
• Monitoring attendance and implementing improvement strategies.
• Supporting student well-being and safeguarding.
• Organising assemblies and student admissions.
• Liaising with parents and coordinating meetings with staff.
• Serve as the main contact for parents, managing inquiries and referring them to relevant staff when necessary.
• Implement and monitor attendance improvement strategies and sanctions.

Role Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role eg. Pastoral, Teacher, Behaviour Mentor, Learning Support Assistant.
• Previous experience working with children/young people with additional support needs.
• An Enhanced DBS and two professional references are a requirement for this role (we can support with this).
• Ability to build positive relationships with both staff and students.

If you feel you would be the right fit for this role, then please apply through submitting your CV. If you are a successful applicant, you will be contacted by Adam to arrange the next steps in the progression of your application.