Head of Year

Nova Education Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Herewoode Academy, part of Nova Education Trust, is seeking a Head of Year to champion student wellbeing and drive personal development. You will lead targeted support, promote aspiration, and instil CARE values across the year group.

In this permanent, full-time role (term-time only), you will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, collaborate with staff and parents, and manage attendance and behaviour policies to create a safe, ambitious learning community.

Responsibilities

• Act as a positive role model to foster enthusiasm for learning, delivering targeted individual and group support to help students reach the objectives in their action plans.
• Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring student welfare while upholding school systems regarding attendance, behaviour, and key administrative policies.
• Collaborate effectively with staff, parents, and external agencies through review meetings and open communication, adapting flexibly to meet the needs of a fast-paced, diverse school community.

Job description

The Herewoode Academy Permanent Vacancy Reference: 2RRVXWVK Closes Nov 13, 2026 at 09:00 AM

Description

Head of Year

Location: The Herewoode Academy

Contract: Permanent, full time, term time only

Closing Date: Monday 13th November 2026 at 9am

About us

The Herewoode Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school that places its community at the heart of everything it does. Committed to transforming the lives of young people, the academy combines academic excellence with exceptional pastoral care, providing students with opportunities, enrichment and experiences that help them develop into confident, resilient and successful adults. The school's culture is guided by its CARE values: Compassion, Aspire, Respect and Engage, which promote belonging, ambition and mutual respect. Through a rich curriculum, strong relationships and a focus on personal development, the academy supports students in reaching their full potential while preparing them for future success. The school is also committed to continuous improvement and works closely with families, partners and the wider community to create positive and lasting change.

About the role

As a Head of Year, you will champion student wellbeing, break down barriers to learning, and nurture personal development. Your leadership will help students flourish both academically and emotionally, fostering a culture rooted in compassion, aspiration, respect and engagement. Responsibilities include:

Act as a positive role model to foster enthusiasm for learning, delivering targeted individual and group support to help students reach the objectives in their action plans.

Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring student welfare while upholding school systems regarding attendance, behaviour, and key administrative policies.

Collaborate effectively with staff, parents, and external agencies through review meetings and open communication, adapting flexibly to meet the needs of a fast-paced, diverse school community.

Applications close on Monday 13th November 2026 at 9am

The Herewoode Academy is part of Nova Education Trust, a growing family of academies united by shared values, high aspirations and a commitment to delivering the very best outcomes for children and young people.

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.

All colleagues have access to ‘Nova Perks’, an employee benefits system bringing a range of fantastic benefits including salary sacrifice schemes, and health cash plan, and instant discounts. Please see the attached job pack for more details on what we have to offer.

Documents

• Head of year job pack_Nov26.pdf 3.3 MB Download