Head of Year (Non - Teaching) - Honley High School

Coach Falcon's Fit Bodies; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school authority in Huddersfield is looking for a Head of Year to shape the futures of students. The role focuses on monitoring performance and providing support both academically and pastorally. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers numerous wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities along with competitive salary packages.

Benefits

Automatic enrolment to West Yorkshire Pensions Fund

Supportive Leadership Team

Staff development opportunities

Free Parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Lifestyle benefits (discount platform)

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role focused on student support.
• Ability to monitor academic and pastoral performance.
• Strong skills in building relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students' performance and provide support.
• Supervise students during meals and breaks.
• Promote good attendance and behavior.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Outstanding leadership skills

Positive outlook and self-driven

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Overview

Organisation Schools Directorate Secondary Schools Service Area Honley High School Hours 37 hours per week Monday to Thursday 8.00am 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am 3.30pm, Term time plus 5 days
Location Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Position type Permanent Grade Band G (NJC point 20-24) Salary Full Time: £32,597 - £35,412 Actual Salary: £28,194 - £30,628 per annum

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Honley High School.

Start Date: November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Responsibilities

As Head of Year, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the futures of the young people in a specific year group both academically and pastorally. You will monitor students performance and provide incisive support and intervention for the year group that you lead. This is a diverse role with a spotlight on the individual to model excellent behaviour, establish and maintain positive and professional relationships, and support the ethos of the school.

What We are Looking For

Were Looking For Someone With

• Excellent communication skills who will make a difference with their ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and external agencies
• Outstanding leadership skills who will focus on providing the young people in your care with excellent opportunities to enable them to achieve exceptional outcomes
• A positive outlook who is self-driven and has the ability to motivate others

What The Role Involves

In a Nutshell

• Monitor Performance of students in the year group both academically and pastorally to provide incisive support and intervention
• Supervise breakfast, break and lunchtime for the year group
• Promote good attendance, punctuality and behaviour across the whole year group through a variety of strategies
• Work closely with staff on intervention strategies, targeting students for intervention and supporting on issues which may present a barrier to learning

What You’ll Get In Return

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In Addition To This You Will Benefit From

• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pensions Fund
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
• Staff development through appraisal and CPD
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students
• Free Parking
• Great transport links Honley Train Station is across the road
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye Care
• Annual Flu Vaccines
• Home & Technology Scheme
• Rewards and discounts
• GP Online and Prescription Service
• Your Care Wellbeing package
• Lifestyle benefits (discount platform)

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

How To Apply

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team Nicola Pogmore via [contact details].

If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking here before the deadline.

Safeguarding

SAFER RECRUITMENT. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Closing date

08 October 2025, 9:00 AM

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