Assistant Head Of Year - Oldham

Aspire People; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to fill the role of Assistant Head of Year in a thriving secondary school. This full-time, long-term position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives by supporting their behaviour, well-being, and academic progress. You will collaborate closely with a dedicated pastoral team, fostering a positive and inclusive school environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in psychology or related fields and a genuine commitment to helping young people succeed. Seize the opportunity to join a supportive team and make a difference from day one!

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young people and helping them succeed.
• Experience in behaviour management within educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Support the pastoral team to foster a nurturing learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to engage and motivate them.
• Help remove barriers to learning for students with SEMH needs.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Empathy

Resilience

Communication Skills

Education

UK Degree in Psychology

Job description

Assistant Head of Year - Secondary School - Oldham

2 Roles Available | Immediate Start | Full-Time | Long-Term to Permanent Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting young people and creating a positive, inclusive school environment? Aspire People is working in partnership with a large, successful Multi-Academy Trust to recruit 2 Assistant Heads of Year to join a thriving secondary school in Oldham.

These are full-time, long-term roles with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidates. You'll work closely with pastoral and teaching teams to support pupils' behaviour, well-being, and academic progress, making a meaningful difference in their educational journey.

Key Responsibilities:
* Support the pastoral team to foster a nurturing and supportive learning environment
* Build positive, respectful relationships with pupils to engage and motivate them
* Help remove barriers to learning, particularly for students with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour
* Use school systems to promote good behaviour, manage incidents, and improve attendance
* Work with pupils on their action plans, supporting them to achieve personal and academic goals
* Act as a key point of contact for pupils, parents, and staff, supporting consistent communication

What We're Looking For:
* A UK degree - Psychology or a related field is highly desirable
* Previous experience in behaviour management within a school or educational setting
* Experience supporting pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs
* A genuine passion for working with young people and helping them succeed
* A DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)
* The ability to provide references covering the past 2 years
* Resilience, empathy, and a proactive attitude

Why Apply?
* Join a school committed to inclusion and positive outcomes for all pupils
* Work as part of a dedicated pastoral team and within a high-performing Trust
* Gain valuable experience that supports a future in education, social care, or youth work
* Immediate start - make a difference from day one
* Long-term role with the potential to go permanent

Apply now to become a part of a supportive team and make a lasting impact in the lives of young people.

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.