Head of Year

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Malton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a Head of Year for a Secondary School in Malton, North Yorkshire. The role focuses on developing students' welfare and academic progress through effective leadership and relationship building. Suitable candidates will hold QTS and possess strong communication and organizational skills, alongside a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching at secondary level required.
• Evidence of pastoral leadership or significant pastoral responsibility desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for pastoral care and academic progress.
• Monitor behaviour, attendance, and overall student wellbeing.
• Lead curriculum development ensuring alignment with national standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Head of Year
Location: Malton, North Yorkshire
Salary: MPS/UPS; £31,650 - £49,084 per annum

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

GSL Education are seeking a Head of Year to join the dedicated leadership team of a Secondary School in Malton, North Yorkshire. As Head of Year, you will play a pivotal role in the personal development, welfare, behaviour and academic progress of a specific year group.

Head of Year Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the pastoral care and academic progress.
• Monitor behaviour, attendance, punctuality, and overall student wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and families to support student success.
• Lead on curriculum development, ensuring alignment with national standards and school objectives.
• Manage and support department staff.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns in line with school policy.

Head of Year Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with proven experience teaching at secondary level.
• Evidence of pastoral leadership or significant pastoral responsibility is desirable.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have an enhanced child workforce DBS certificate on the Update Service or are willing to process one through GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information, or to apply for the role of Head of Year in Malton, North Yorkshire please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.