Head of Year / Classroom Teacher

TES FE News; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious school is seeking an inspirational Head of Year / Classroom Teacher for a fixed-term contract starting September 2025. The successful candidate will oversee the well-being and academic progress of a year group, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment that prioritizes staff and student development, located in London with excellent transport links.

Benefits

Good working environment

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of challenges facing young people today.
• Outstanding teaching and pastoral leadership.
• Commitment to education and student well-being.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing academic progress, personal development, behavior, and well-being of students.
• Leading a year group and performing duties as a classroom teacher.
• Ensuring PPA and time for Head of Year duties.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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1 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Salary Dependent On Qualifications And Experience

MPS / UPS plus £5,000 per annum TLR2 for Head of Year responsibilities

The Governors of St Ursula’s Convent School invite applications from highly motivated, inspirational, and outstanding teachers for the post of Head of Year. The start date is September 2025.

Job Overview

Head of Year (Teacher)

Required For September 2025

1 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Salary Dependent On Qualifications And Experience

MPS / UPS plus £5,000 per annum TLR2 for Head of Year responsibilities

The Governors of St Ursula’s Convent School invite applications from highly motivated, inspirational, and outstanding teachers for the post of Head of Year. The start date is September 2025.

At St Ursula’s Convent School, the Head of Year is a key pastoral leadership position, responsible for overseeing the academic progress, personal development, behaviour, and wellbeing of all students in the Year group. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a deep commitment to the pastoral care and holistic development of young people. You will be responsible for leading a year group and be required to undertake the duties of a classroom teacher. PPA and time for the Head of Year duties will be factored in.

We Are Looking For An Inspirational Leader Who

• Has a commitment to and an understanding of education
• Has experience and understanding of the challenges facing young people today
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Is an outstanding teacher and pastoral leader
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will

• Join a forward-looking, high-achieving school
• Contribute to the wider improvement of the school.
• Be a driven and professional character who is committed to your students as well as your colleagues.
  
  

In return, the school can offer a good working environment with opportunities and encouragement to develop both personally and professionally. Staff wellbeing is a high priority. We are based in a fantastic location with excellent transport links including the DLR, Elizabeth Line and mainline railways.

At St Ursula’s Convent School students are ambitious and aspire to be the very best; staff have exceptionally high standards and expectations; Senior Leaders and all teachers are passionate about making a difference; Governors are strongly supportive of the school.

St Ursula’s Convent School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the well-being of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.

Full details including a teaching staff application form can be found on the school website www.stursulas.com

Please note that we cannot accept stand-alone CV’s

Completed applications and / or any enquires should be sent to [e-mail]

The closing date for applications is Thursday 26th June 2025 at 09:00

Interviews will be held shortly after

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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