Head of Year

Suffolk County Council; Brandon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Brandon is seeking a Head of Year to drive student success and welfare. The ideal candidate will work closely with the student support team to enhance attendance and behaviour, playing a key role in the school's journey to excellence post-Ofsted. This permanent position offers a salary of £32,596 - £36,362 pro rata and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. Apply soon to be part of a committed team dedicated to making a difference.

Benefits

Job satisfaction through positive impact

Friendly and supportive working environment

Investment in training and development

Wellbeing support service

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate and work with a student support team.
• Commitment to promoting student behaviour and welfare.
• Capacity for reflective practice and ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Support student behaviour, attendance and welfare.
• Work towards achieving excellence in school objectives.
• Lead and manage a team of students in the school.

Skills

Determination to transform student life chances

Effective teamwork

High standards of working

Education

Relevant educational qualifications

Job description

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Job Description

• Breckland School
• Address: Brandon, IP27 0PE
• Salary: £32,596 - £36,362 pro rata (£27,255 - £30,404 per annum)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract Term: Permanent, Required from January/February 2026
• Reference: 8289

Breckland School are seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Year who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our students. We are looking for a highly effective colleague who works hard and has high standards.

Breckland was praised by Ofsted during its Good inspection in November 2022, "Pupils' opinions and concerns are taken seriously. Pupils are polite and considerate to others. Poor behaviour is not a concern for pupils. Staff deal with behaviour consistently well. Lessons are calm and rarely disrupted. Pupils focus on their learning. They want to do well."

The successful candidate will work alongside and support the student support team to promote and improve student behaviour, attendance and welfare. Our Heads of Year are also Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. Breckland School is a good and improving school well regarded by the local community with whom it works closely. Staff enjoy working here and our students are well behaved and keen to learn.

Why do you want to be a Head of Year at Breckland School? The answer is a simple one, this is an exciting opportunity to join our school following its "Good" Ofsted inspection in November 2022, to help achieve 'excellence' in all we do, and this includes our people.

We will offer

• Job satisfaction through making a positive impact on our student's lives
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Supportive and positive management
• Investment in your training and development
• Excellent career development opportunities in our school and across the trust
• Wellbeing support service and staff wellbeing day
• Trust wide professional development and wellbeing day for all staff

You will work as part of an experienced and friendly team who collaborate and work together. It is important to belong at work and the work you do is relied upon by our students, so even small positive differences which are made, make people very happy. We want to ensure you have a good work life balance and one of the ways we achieve this is by having a two-week autumn half term.

You can view a full list of requirements and further information about the school and Trust in the candidate pack. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply as we may be able to support you in any areas for development or we may have alternative roles that is a good fit for you. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

At Unity Schools Partnership our objective is to smash through barriers to make remarkable change happen. We pride ourselves on being an educational organisation that puts children first, going the extra mile for the vulnerable and disadvantaged, and every one of us has an impact on unlocking our students' potential. We are committed to providing a working environment where our employees can grow and thrive. We value collaboration, wellbeing, diversity, equality and work-life balance. Throughout our diverse family of schools and within our vibrant central hub we nurture talent, whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking to grow your expertise.

For more information

We would encourage applicants to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Mr Benjamin Willgress, Deputy Headteacher, [e-mail] or via school reception on 01842 819501.

Please read the Job Description (pdf)andCandidate Pack (pdf)

How to apply

Please apply via the Unity website

Closing Date:

9am, 21 January 2026

Interviews:

28 January 2026

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we'll facilitate this wherever we can - whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We're keen to ensure we're designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.

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