Head of Year

Smile Education Recruitment; Telford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a Head of Year to start immediately at a school in Telford. This full-time role involves leading a designated year group, supporting students' achievement and wellbeing, and guiding tutors. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in a pastoral role, and excellent communication abilities. The agency is committed to providing ongoing training and CPD opportunities. Applicants will undergo compliance checks to ensure student safeguarding.

Benefits

Training and CPD opportunities

Support from experienced education specialists

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a pastoral or leadership role within a school setting.
• Experience as a tutor, behaviour/pastoral lead, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a designated year group, promoting student achievement.
• Support tutors within the year group for consistent pastoral care.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour, and academic progress.
• Identify students needing additional support and implement interventions.
• Meet with students and parents to support engagement and progress.
• Work with staff to promote a positive school environment.
• Act as a role model and advocate for the year group.
• Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing across the school.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Communication skills

Proactive in monitoring progress

Calm and consistent in challenging situations

Job description

Smile Education are recruiting for a school-experienced Head of Year to start immediately for a school in Telford.

This role will be full-time, Monday – Friday, 08 : 00–16 : 00

Duties and Responsibilities :

Lead and manage a designated year group, promoting student achievement, behaviour, and wellbeing

Support and guide tutors within the year group to ensure consistent pastoral care and behaviour management

Monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and academic progress for students in the year group

Identify students requiring additional support and implement targeted interventions

Meet regularly with students and parents / carers to support engagement, behaviour, and progress

Work closely with Senior Leadership Team, SENCo, Inclusion team, and other staff to address concerns and promote a positive school environment

Act as a role model and advocate for the year group, promoting school values and standards

Contribute to safeguarding, wellbeing, and pastoral provision across the school

We would like applicants to have prior experience in a pastoral or leadership role within a school setting, ideally with experience as a tutor, behaviour / pastoral lead, or similar.

Key Skills and Experience :

Strong leadership and management skills, with experience guiding colleagues or teams

Proven ability to support students’ behaviour, welfare, and academic achievement

Excellent communication skills with students, parents / carers, and staff

Organised and proactive in monitoring progress and implementing interventions

Ability to remain calm, consistent, and fair in challenging situations

Why work with Smile Education? Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists, with a proven record of assisting both experienced teachers and leaders, in addition to those starting their career. We provide training and CPD opportunities and are proud to work with some of the largest academy trusts in your local area. We’re passionate about finding the perfect role for you!

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS, and Qualifications.

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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS, and Qualifications