Head of Year

Kingsway Park High School; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsway Park High School in Rochdale invites applications for Head of Year to provide outstanding pastoral leadership, build belonging and support every student to thrive. You will lead a year group, work with Form Tutors and families, raise attendance and wellbeing, and champion high standards.

The post offers a supportive environment within Altus Education Partnership. We are looking for someone who is approachable, resilient and capable of guiding students through challenges, promoting

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead, build positive relationships and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a year group with high expectations.
• Build meaningful relationships with students and families.
• Drive improvements in attendance, behaviour and engagement.
• Support students facing barriers to learning.
• Collaborate with Form Tutors and safeguarding teams to secure outcomes.
• Celebrate student achievement and develop confidence and resilience.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Resilience

Job description

Kingsway Park High School is seeking an enthusiastic, committed and resilient Head of Year to provide outstanding pastoral leadership and make a positive difference to the lives of our students. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands that great pastoral care goes beyond managing behaviour. It's about building relationships, raising aspirations, removing barriers and creating an environment where every student feels they belong and has the opportunity to thrive. As Head of Year, you'll play a central role in shaping the experience of your year group, promoting high standards of attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and achievement. You'll work closely with students, families, Form Tutors and colleagues to provide consistent support, celebrate success and ensure that every student is encouraged to reach their potential.

The opportunity You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and inspire a year group, creating a positive culture of belonging, responsibility and high expectations.
• Build meaningful relationships with students and families, providing support, guidance and challenge when it matters most.
• Drive improvements in attendance, behaviour and engagement through proactive and effective pastoral leadership.
• Support students facing barriers to learning, ensuring their individual needs are understood and appropriate interventions are in place.
• Work collaboratively with Form Tutors, teaching colleagues and the wider pastoral and safeguarding teams to secure positive outcomes.
• Celebrate student achievement and help young people develop the confidence, resilience and skills they need to succeed.

We're looking for someone who is approachable, compassionate and confident, with the ability to balance care and understanding with clear expectations and professional judgement.

You'll bring experience of working with young people, strong communication and organisational skills, and the resilience to respond positively to the challenges of a busy secondary school environment. You don't necessarily need to have been a Head of Year before. What matters is your ability to lead, build positive relationships, make sound decisions and inspire the very best in young people.

Kingsway Park High School is a vibrant, inclusive and diverse school at the heart of Rochdale. We are proud of our strong sense of community and our commitment to ensuring that every student feels valued, supported and able to succeed. As part of Altus Education Partnership, we are equally committed to the development and wellbeing of our staff, offering a supportive professional environment, high-quality development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to school life.

Our values reflect everything we want for our school community: We Belong. We Co-operate. We Succeed.

If you believe in young people, lead with compassion and have the determination to make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.