Assistant Head of Year

Erdington Academy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary education institution in the United Kingdom seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Head of Year to join its pastoral team. Responsibilities include motivating students, providing pastoral care, and developing behavior policies. The ideal candidate enjoys fostering a positive school culture and supporting student wellbeing. This role offers various benefits, including educational support, wellbeing resources, and professional development opportunities. Closing date for applications is January 27, 2026.

Benefits

Educational support

Flexi perks

Salary sacrifice scheme

Perkbox subscription

Professional learning and regular training

Counselling services

Wellness Hub access

Fitness programs

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate and challenge students effectively.
• Experience in providing pastoral care and supporting student wellbeing.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with parents.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations that motivate and challenge students.
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Provide pastoral care promoting a positive school culture.

Skills

Enthusiasm for education

Strong communication skills

Ability to foster student wellbeing

Curriculum knowledge

Job description

Overview

Erdington Academy is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Head of Year to join its pastoral team. Joining a well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement, you will:

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations which motivate and challenge students in a productive learning environment
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Provide pastoral care: foster a positive and inclusive school culture, promoting student wellbeing and resilience
• Assist in the development and implementation of behaviour policies, ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians, fostering strong home-school partnerships
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities with high standards of personal and professional conduct

This is an ideal opportunity for a colleague who is ambitious, creative and enthusiastic about helping students to learn in a strong, supportive environment.

About us

Since joining the Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust in 2016, Erdington Academy has been on an improvement journey to ensure that all students, regardless of background, have the opportunity to realize their ambitions. Located in the north of Birmingham, we serve students from Years 7 to 11 from the local area. We focus on participation and engagement through high-quality teaching and genuine care for our community. With an Ofsted rating of Good, we're determined to become Outstanding - and we want you to help take us there.

Benefits

• Educational support
• Flexi perks
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Perkbox subscription
• Professional learning and regular training
• Counselling, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a Wellness Hub
• Wellbeing updates and stress management guidance
• Menopause awareness training
• Free flu jabs
• Access to fitness programmes, including yoga, HIIT and more
• Access to physical activities during our Trust-wide Wellbeing Week
• Diet and nutrition webinars

Closing date: 1.00pm on 27 January 2026.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974