Assistant Head of Year

Academy Transformation Trust; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy in the UK is seeking a dedicated Assistant Head of Year to join its team. This non-teaching role involves leading tutors, supporting student engagement and aspirations, and driving educational success. The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in English and Maths and experience working with young people, along with a commitment to nurturing student achievements in a dynamic educational environment.

Benefits

Professional Development opportunities

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Shopping discounts

Cycle-to-work and gym schemes

Cinema tickets

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people.
• Completion of relevant courses like coaching/mentoring/study support.
• Ambitious professional with proactive interest in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of tutors to improve student outcomes.
• Support aspirations and individual learner potentials.
• Engage with parents/carers and stakeholders.

Skills

Motivation

Independence

Work Ethic

Coaching/Mentoring

Education

Good basic education to GCSE level (including English and Maths)

Job description

Assistant Head of Year

• NJC Scale Point: 18 - 22
• Actual salary: £26,284 to £28,086 per annum
• 37 Hours per week, 39 Weeks per annum
• Commencing: 01 September 2025

We 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?

Pool Hayes 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.

Why choose Pool Hayes Academy? We have experienced substantial growth in recent years and the academy is now a provider of choice in the area and is over-subscribed. Our Ofsted rating has improved to Good in April 2022 – but that’s just the beginning of our ambition for the pupils and staff at this 11-18 academy.

Our vision for Pool Hayes Academy means that any pupil regardless of circumstance can fulfil their potential. Furthermore, we believe that educational success leads to empowerment for our young people and the freedom to make more choices over their future.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

To learn more and apply online, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 09 July 2025 – 09.00am

Interview date: To be confirmed

Pool Hayes 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 2024.We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.