Head of Year

TipTopJob; West Bradford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend scheme £300 Love2shop

Job summary

TipTopJob in Bradford, United Kingdom, is seeking a Head of Year to balance strategic leadership with hands-on pastoral care in a busy secondary school. The post emphasizes safeguarding, attendance, and behaviour management within a values-based leadership framework.

The successful candidate will oversee Year 7–11, drive attendance and engagement, manage form tutors, and partner with SLT to deliver intervention plans and assemblies that reinforce the school's leadership specialism.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Proven ability to manage complex behaviour in a secondary setting
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Year Group Culture: Establishing a positive ethos and high expectations for the cohort
• Attendance Monitoring: Tracking attendance data and working with families to reduce persistent absence
• Tutor Management: Leading weekly tutor briefings and quality assurance of the pastoral program
• Parental Liaison: Serving as the primary contact for families regarding student welfare
• Intervention Planning: Designing support for students falling behind academically or socially
• Assembly Delivery: Planning and leading a weekly program of values-based assemblies
• Safeguarding: Acting as a link to the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the year group
• Behaviour Oversight: Administering rewards and sanctions consistently
• Transition Support: Managing induction between Key Stages
• Collaboration: Working with SLT to meet school-wide targets

Skills

Pastoral Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Data Literacy

Exceptional Communication

Resilience

Strategic Planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Enhanced DBS on the update service

Eligibility to work in the UK

Job description

Can you maintain a calm, authoritative presence in a fast:paced environment?

Are you passionate about removing barriers to learning for every student?

Do you have the resilience to turn a students challenging day into a breakthrough?

About The Role

The Head of Year is a pivotal middle:leadership position that balances high:level strategy with hands:on pastoral care. The successful candidate will be responsible for the holistic development of their assigned year group, ensuring that attendance is high, behaviour is exemplary, and every pupil feels safe and supported. This role isnt just about managing a cohort; its about nurturing the leaders of tomorrow through the schools unique leadership specialism. It requires a blend of data:driven intervention and genuine empathy.

About The School

Located in Bradford, this school is a state:of:the:art facility for 11:18:year:olds. As part of a renowned national network of schools, it operates with a clear mission: to transform the life chances of young people, particularly those from socio:economically deprived backgrounds. The school is characterised by its Leadership specialism, encouraging pupils to engage in community service, social action, and interfaith alliances. It is a values:based community where staff are invested in and supported by an extensive professional development hub.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness for one).
• Demonstrated success in managing complex behaviour in a secondary setting.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Key Skills

• Pastoral Leadership: The ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team of form tutors.
• Conflict Resolution: Skill in de:escalating tense situations and implementing restorative justice.
• Data Literacy: Proficiency in using progress and attendance data to trigger early interventions.
• Exceptional Communication: The ability to speak persuasively to pupils, parents, and senior leaders.
• Resilience: Maintaining professional composure and optimism under pressure.
• Strategic Planning: Designing and implementing year:group improvement plans.

Responsibilities

• Year Group Culture: Establishing a positive ethos and high expectations for the cohort.
• Attendance Monitoring: Tracking attendance data and working with families to reduce persistent absence.
• Tutor Management: Leading weekly tutor briefings and quality:assuring the pastoral program.
• Parental Liaison: Serving as the primary point of contact for families regarding student welfare.
• Intervention Planning: Designing support packages for students falling behind academically or socially.
• Assembly Delivery: Planning and leading a weekly program of values:based assemblies.
• Safeguarding: Acting as a key link to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the year group.
• Behaviour Oversight: Administering the rewards and sanctions policy consistently.
• Transition Support: Managing the induction of new students or the move between Key Stages.
• Collaboration: Working with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to meet school:wide targets.

What We Offer

• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a GBP300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).

Could this be the ideal role for you?

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