Assistant Head of Year

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality CPD

Collaborative across Trust schools

Clear systems and processes

Work-life balance

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Abbeyfield School in Nottingham is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support role within the pastoral team. You will support the Head of Year for a year group, covering student welfare, behaviour, attendance and personal development, with regular contact with students, families and staff.

Behaviour is handled through a restorative approach, and the post is term-time only at 37 hours a week. A DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people.
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships that encourage high aspirations.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Calm under pressure and highly organised.

Responsibilities

• Support students' welfare, behaviour, attendance and personal development.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and staff.
• Help students thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
• Work with the Head of Year and the wider pastoral team.
• Promote high standards of attendance, punctuality and conduct.
• Support restorative approaches to behaviour and address challenges.
• Ensure every young person feels supported, safe and able to achieve their potential.
• Contribute to safeguarding and student wellbeing within the pastoral team.

Skills

Youth work

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

This role sits in the pastoral team at Abbeyfield School, supporting the Head of Year for a year group. The work covers student welfare, behaviour, attendance and personal development, with regular contact with students, families and staff. Behaviour is handled through a restorative approach, and the post is term-time only at 37 hours a week. Candidates need an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support students' welfare, behaviour, attendance and personal development
• Build positive relationships with students, families and staff
• Help students thrive academically, socially and emotionally
• Work with the Head of Year and the wider pastoral team
• Promote high standards of attendance, punctuality and conduct
• Support restorative approaches to behaviour and address challenges
• Ensure every young person feels supported, safe and able to achieve their potential
• Contribute to safeguarding and student wellbeing within the pastoral team

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working with young people
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships that encourage high aspirations

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Confidence to address challenges and support restorative approaches
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, colleagues and external stakeholders
• Calm under pressure and highly organised

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Separate Barred List check
• Right to work in the UK
• Online checks before interview for shortlisted candidates
• References and, where appropriate, a prohibition from teaching search

What’s offered

• High-quality CPD and coaching
• Opportunities to collaborate across Creative Education Trust schools
• Clear systems and consistent processes
• A calendar that supports work-life balance
• Staff wellbeing treated as a priority