Head Of Year

Bright Star Talent Limited; Darwen; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Star Talent Limited is partnering with a thriving secondary school in Darwen to recruit a dedicated Head of Year to join the pastoral team. You’ll work closely with students, families and staff to support attendance, wellbeing and progress, providing steady guidance through daily challenges.

You’ll be approachable, resilient and genuinely care about young people, with DBS registration on the Update Service.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to supporting students' wellbeing and development.
• Able to build trusting relationships with students, families and staff.
• DBS registered on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Get to know students and understand what motivates and challenges them.
• Provide consistent point of support for students needing guidance.
• Monitor wellbeing and progress and raise concerns as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to provide targeted support.
• Develop positive relationships with parents and carers.

Skills

Pastoral care

Student support

Relationship building

Communication

Behaviour management

Job description

Are you someone who genuinely enjoys getting to know students, supporting them through challenges and helping them become the best version of themselves?

Bright Star Talent are working with a thriving secondary school in Darwen, rated Good by Ofsted, who are looking for a committed and approachable Head of Year to join their pastoral team.

With over 1,200 students, this is a busy school where no two days are the same. You'll be working closely with students, teachers, families and the wider pastoral team, making a real difference to the day-to-day experience of young people.

What you'll be doing

As Head of Year, you'll be at the heart of your year group's pastoral support. You'll:

• Get to know your students and understand what motivates and challenges them.
• Provide a consistent point of support for students who may need extra guidance.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and progress.
• Work with students to overcome barriers and build confidence.
• Develop positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to put the right support in place.
• Help manage behaviour and encourage high expectations.
• Celebrate student achievements and recognise their progress.
• Support students through difficult situations and help them make positive choices.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is approachable, resilient and genuinely cares about young people.

You might already be working in a pastoral role, or you could be an experienced education professional ready to take the next step in your career.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who:

• Builds strong and trusting relationships with students.
• Is confident dealing with challenging situations.
• Communicates well with students, staff and families.
• Remains calm and positive under pressure.
• Has high expectations but understands that every student is different.
• Wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
• Has a DBS registered on the Update Service.

Why this role?

Being a Head of Year is about much more than monitoring attendance and behaviour. It's about being the person students know they can turn to, celebrating their successes and helping them through the moments when they need additional support.

If you're passionate about pastoral care and want to join a supportive, established school in Darwen, we'd love to hear from you.