Assistant Head of Year: Pastoral & Progress Lead

The Cornerstone Academy; Poole; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cornerstone Academy in Poole is seeking an Assistant Head of Year for Student Support - Progress, Behaviour & Learning. Start date January 2027. Full-time permanent role, 37.5 hours, 8am–4pm, term time 38 weeks plus training days.

You will support the Head of Year and Leadership team to improve student progress, behaviour and learning, with safeguarding and anti-bullying policy development and implementation. Experience in ELSA is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office IT programmes.
• A calm, patient and approachable manner.
• Proactive and flexible approach.
• Experience in Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA) would be an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Year and Leadership team with progress, behaviour and learning.
• Provide support, encouragement and pastoral care to students.
• Work with parents, support staff, outreach agencies and other schools to ensure safety and progress of students.
• Help improve progress and achievement and contribute to safeguarding and anti-bullying policies.
• Support development and implementation of school safeguarding, behaviour and anti-bullying policies.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Calm & approachable

Proactive & flexible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Cornerstone Academy in Poole is seeking an Assistant Head of Year for Student Support - Progress, Behaviour & Learning. Start date January 2027. Full-time permanent role, 37.5 hours, 8am–4pm, term time 38 weeks plus training days.

You will support the Head of Year and Leadership team to improve student progress, behaviour and learning, with safeguarding and anti-bullying policy development and implementation. Experience in ELSA is advantageous.