Head of Year

Lightcliffe Academy; Halifax; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Gym memberships

Free onsite parking

LGPS pension

Job summary

Lightcliffe Academy invites applications for the Head of Year role. The post is permanent, term-time focused (38 weeks plus 5 days), with 37 hours per week. The role offers a supportive team environment, with expectations to nurture student progress and wellbeing across the school community.

Salary is pro rata for 39 weeks, with FTE values aligning to SO1 SCP 23–25 (£35,570–£37,563 per annum). Actual salary ranges (£30,730–£32,452) apply based on 37 hours/week and 39 weeks/year.

Qualifications

• Motivated and hard-working individual.
• Team-player with ability to develop positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Support the Trust's Christian ethos and shared mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Head of Year role based at Lightcliffe Academy.
• Lead and inspire students to achieve their full potential.
• Collaborate with staff to implement pastoral strategies and monitor welfare.

Job description

Head of Year

Lightcliffe Academy

Nature of Contract Permanent, term time only, 38 weeks per year plus 5 days (39 weeks)

FTE Salary GRADE SO1, scp 23 - 25, £35,570 to £37,563 per annum, pro rata

Actual Salary £30,730 - £32,452, based on 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Working Hours 37 per week

We are looking for:

• An individual looking to develop your career within a supportive team
• Somone able to encourage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential
• Inspirational to colleagues and stduents, - sharing best practice

You will be:

• A highly motivated and hard-working individual
• A team-player who can develop postivie relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts/offers at hight street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Free onsite parking
• Membership of an excellent local government pension scheme

Information about our Trust is available on our website. Find out about Lightcliffe Academy, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.lightcliffeacademy.co.uk

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Stephanie Hardaker via [e-mail]

The closing date for this vacancy is 9:00am on Friday 6 November 2026 with interviews to be held soon after.

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.