Head of Year

Ribbons and Reeves Limited; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in South London is seeking an enthusiastic Head of Year to join their pastoral leadership team from September 2025. This role requires a passionate educator with experience in pastoral care, dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes student wellbeing and success.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for professional development

Access to well-being initiatives and staff networks

Support from a forward-thinking senior leadership team

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a strong academic background.
• Proven track record in pastoral care.
• Strong, empathetic leader capable of inspiring high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the behaviour, wellbeing, and personal development of a designated year group.
• Support a team of form tutors to deliver high-quality pastoral care.
• Use data to monitor attendance and behaviour, implementing interventions.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Head of Year - September 2025 [MPS/UPS +TLR]
Full-time | Any Subject Specialism | Pastoral-Focused Role

A successful and inclusive South London secondary school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably experienced Head of Year to join their pastoral leadership team from September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher with a strong academic background and a proven track record in pastoral care.

Head of Year | Why Join This School?

• A strong culture of inclusion, respect, and high achievement for all students
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and pastoral leadership training
• A supportive and forward-thinking senior leadership team
• Access to well-being initiatives and staff networks
• A vibrant, diverse school community with a shared commitment to student success

Head of Year | Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the behaviour, wellbeing, and personal development of a designated year group
• Support and guide a team of form tutors to deliver consistent, high-quality pastoral care
• Use data effectively to monitor attendance, behaviour, and progress, implementing targeted interventions
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and external agencies to ensure wraparound support
• Promote a culture of high expectations, respect, and ambition across the year group

The successful Head of Year must be a strong, empathetic leader with excellent communication, pastoral care and organisational skills. They should inspire high standards, support student wellbeing, and build positive relationships with staff, students, and families, promoting a safe, inclusive environment where every learner is encouraged to achieve their potential.

This is an ideal role for a pastoral leader looking to make a lasting impact. Get in contact with Ribbons & Reeves today if this sounds like you! Early applications are encouraged.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Head of Year role in Sutton. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Head of Year role.

Head of Year - September 2025
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