Head of Year – Inspiring Leadership Opportunity

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Head of Year. This role involves providing strong leadership, overseeing student progress, and fostering a positive culture for various educational initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding pastoral care and engagement with students and families. Immediate opportunities for interviews available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates outstanding pastoral care and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is highly organized, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Can inspire trust, resilience, and aspiration in young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to students.
• Oversee behaviour, attendance, and achievement.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and external services.
• Lead assemblies and coordinate tutor programmes.
• Monitor data and implement interventions for student wellbeing.

Skills

Outstanding pastoral care

Excellent communication

Highly organized

Ability to inspire trust

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Head of Year – Inspiring Leadership Opportunity

Academics are seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and highly motivated Head of Year to join a Kent based school to work alongside their committed pastoral team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher or pastoral leader who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential—both academically and personally.

As Head of Year, you will play a crucial role in shaping the culture, wellbeing, and progress of a year group. All areas of subject socialisms will be considered for this role.

You will:

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to students, fostering a positive and inclusive year-group identity
• Oversee behaviour, attendance, and achievement, working closely with tutors and teaching staff
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and external services
• Lead assemblies, coordinate tutor programmes, and contribute to whole-school initiatives
• Monitor data and implement interventions to support student progress and wellbeing

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates outstanding pastoral care and a commitment to safeguarding
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is highly organized, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
• Can inspire trust, resilience, and aspiration in young people
• Works collaboratively within a dedicated team
• (For teaching roles) Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a track record of strong outcomes

If you are interested in the opportunity and would like to speak me in more detail to discuss this role then get in touch today! I am in the process of shortlisting with the school with the view to arrange immediate interviews.