Assistant Head of Year (Fixed Term Until 31/08/2026)

Teaching Vacancies; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a dedicated individual to foster a caring learning environment for students. The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in English and Maths, experience working with young people, and the ability to build positive relationships. Skills in problem-solving, organisation, and effective communication are essential. This role requires a commitment to safeguarding and creating a supportive community for learners.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in an education setting.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults.
• Ability to speak in front of large groups.

Responsibilities

• Foster a caring and supportive learning environment.
• Provide pastoral care for students.
• Work as a committed team player.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Communication with students

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 9-4/A*- C

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a talented individual to help foster a caring and supportive learning environment for our young people. Your experience of pastoral care will place our learners’ welfare at the heart of the school.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to problem solve and provide excellent customer service to our community.

Requirements

You will have:

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 9-4/A*- C.
• Experience of working with young people in an education setting.
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults.
• The ability to speak in front of large groups of students and small groups of staff.

What the school offers its staff

About Eden Boys' School, Preston

Eden Boys’ School, Preston is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2015 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. Our Ofsted grading remains ‘Outstanding’ following our most recent inspection in May 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.