Head of Year Bradford

Justteachers Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking an exceptional Head of Year for a Bradford secondary school, starting September 2026. The role is full-time with potential permanence for the right candidate.

You will oversee pastoral provision for a specific year group and work closely with tutors, senior leaders, and families to maintain high attendance, behaviour, and student success. Strong leadership in behaviour, excellent communication, and a passion for safeguarding and inclusion are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a year group or pastoral provision.
• Strong behaviour leadership and relationship-building abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead year-group culture: set tone for behaviour, attitudes and aspirations.
• Monitor student progress and coordinate interventions.
• Support wellbeing and ensure students feel safe and included.
• Work with families to improve outcomes and engagement.
• Coordinate tutors and develop the tutor team.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns following school procedures.
• Lead assemblies and school events celebrating success.

Skills

Behaviour leadership

Communication skills

Experience with school students

Proactive problem-solving

Inspiring trust and respect

Safeguarding & inclusion commitment

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers are working with a secondary school in Bradford to appoint an exceptional Head of Year to join its pastoral team. The Head of Year will play a central role in shaping the culture, wellbeing, and success of its students.

This role is to start in September 2026 with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate working on a full-time basis.

The Head of Year leads the pastoral provision for a specific year group, ensuring every student feels supported, motivated, and able to thrive. The role involves close collaboration with tutors, senior leaders, and families to maintain high expectations, strong attendance, and a positive school experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading year‑group culture: setting the tone for behaviour, attitudes, and aspirations
• Monitoring student progress: identifying barriers and coordinating interventions
• Supporting wellbeing: ensuring students feel safe, included, and supported
• Working with families: building strong relationships to improve outcomes
• Coordinating tutors: guiding and developing the tutor team
• Responding to safeguarding concerns: following school procedures and working with DSLs
• Leading assemblies and events: celebrating success and promoting key messages

Pre‑requisites:

• Strong behaviour leadership skills
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities
• Experience supporting young people in a school setting
• A proactive, solution‑focused approach
• The ability to inspire trust and respect
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
• Two school based references