Assistant Head of Year

Abbeyfield School; Nottingham; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Abbeyfield School in Northampton seeks an Assistant Head of Year on a maternity cover basis. You will support wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development, working with the Head of Year and pastoral team to foster a calm, inclusive culture.

The role requires experience with pastoral care, strong relationships, and professional confidentiality. The school offers a supportive environment with CPD opportunities and staff wellbeing focus.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in a school setting.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families and staff.
• Confident in applying restorative approaches and promoting attendance.

Responsabilités

• Support students' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development.
• Collaborate with Head of Year and pastoral team to create a safe, ambitious culture.
• Build strong relationships with students, families and external stakeholders.

Connaissances

Pastoral experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Description du poste

Job Title: Assistant Head of Year

Location: Abbeyfield School, Northampton

Salary: Grade G, Point 8 to 13: £27,709 to £30,023 FTE

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Contract Type: Maternity Cover

Working Pattern: 37 hours, 1 year cover.

About You:

Abbeyfield School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Assistant Head of Year to join our pastoral team on a maternity cover basis. Working closely with the Head of Year, you will support students' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development, building strong relationships with students, families and staff. You will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, have high expectations for young people, and be committed to creating a culture where every student feels safe, supported and able to achieve their potential.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

Pastoral Support:

Experience working with young people and the ability to build positive, supportive relationships that encourage high aspirations and achievement.

Behaviour Management:

A strong understanding of behaviour management strategies, alongside the confidence to address challenges, support restorative approaches, and promote high standards of attendance, punctuality, and conduct.

Communication Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, families, colleagues, and external stakeholders while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality

About the Pastoral Team:

The pastoral team at Abbeyfield School is committed to ensuring every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. Working collaboratively across year groups and departments, the team promotes excellent attendance, positive behaviour, student wellbeing, and safeguarding. Through strong relationships and a student-centred approach, the team plays a vital role in creating a calm, inclusive, and ambitious culture where all students can thrive. Based on the role responsibilities and purpose.

About Abbeyfield School:

Abbeyfield School is a values-led community where staff are supported, empowered, and inspired to make a real impact. Guided by our principles of Ambition, Respect, and Kindness, we foster a collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our students. Staff wellbeing is a genuine priority, with clear systems, consistent processes, and a calendar that supports work-life balance.

Professional development is central to our ethos. Whether you're starting out or stepping into leadership, you'll benefit from high-quality CPD, coaching, and opportunities to collaborate across Creative Education Trust schools. Our students are curious, courteous, and eager to learn, and our inclusive, restorative approach to behaviour helps every learner feel safe and supported.

Abbeyfield is a school where staff are trusted to lead, reflect, and grow. With excellent facilities and a strong team ethos, it’s a place where you can develop your career and be part of something meaningful. If you’re looking for a school that values its people and puts students at the heart of everything, Abbeyfield is the place for you. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.