Assistant Head of Year - Immediate start available

Aspire People; Oldham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Failsworth is seeking an Assistant Head of Year to join their dedicated pastoral team. The role involves providing high-quality support for students' wellbeing, behavior management, and liaising with parents and staff. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting pupils in a UK secondary school, in a pastoral or SEN role.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a calm, consistent approach.
• Genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, behavioral, and SEN needs.
• Monitor attendance and implement interventions.
• Liaise with parents, external agencies, and teaching staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm approach

Passion for student outcomes

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Assistant Head of Year - Secondary School - Failsworth

Start: ASAP | Ongoing into the 2025 Academic Year

Pay: Approx. £550 per week


Aspire People is proud to be working in close partnership with a large, well-respected, and well-facilitated secondary school in the Failsworth area. Together, we are seeking to appoint a graduate-level Assistant Head of Year to join their dedicated pastoral team as soon as possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in pastoral support or SEN (Special Educational Needs) within UK secondary schools. The role will continue into the next academic year, offering both continuity and the chance to make a real impact on pupils' lives.


The Role:

As Assistant Head of Year, you will work closely with the Head of Year to provide high-quality pastoral care and behaviour management across a designated year group. You will play a key role in supporting students' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, and engagement with school life.


Key Responsibilities:

- Supporting students with social, emotional, behavioural, and SEN needs
- Monitoring attendance and implementing interventions
- Liaising with parents, external agencies, and teaching staff
- Contributing to the school's inclusive and positive environment
- Assisting with pastoral duties such as safeguarding, one-to-one support, and mentoring

Requirements:

- Degree-level qualification (desirable)
- Proven experience supporting pupils in a UK secondary school, either in a pastoral or SEN capacity (essential)
- Strong interpersonal skills and a calm, consistent approach
- A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people


This is an excellent chance to join a dynamic and supportive team in a school that is committed to developing staff and nurturing student success.

If you are a passionate, resilient, and empathetic individual looking for your next rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please contact Kat at Aspire People today with your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience to kat@ aspire. co. uk

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.