Head of Year: Pastoral Lead & Student Progress

Teaching Vacancies; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Two-week October half term

Training and development opportunities

Recognition policies for exceptional 


Well-being support including 24/7 GP &

My Group benefits platform

Work-life balance policies

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite gym access

Job summary

The Matthew Arnold School is seeking a Head of Year to join our team in Staines-upon-Thames. You will lead and manage the year group, oversee its strategic direction, and drive improvement plans while monitoring attendance, achievement and behaviour.

This senior educational role requires safeguarding commitment and activity-based professional development. You will be responsible for shaping a positive learning environment, coordinating pastoral support, and ensuring high standards across the

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate safeguarding commitment and understanding of child protection.
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the achievement, progress and pastoral provision for a year group of students.
• Have responsibility for the strategic overview of the year group, including self-evaluation and the improvement plan.
• Monitor student progress including attendance, achievement and behaviour.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Student progress monitoring

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

The Matthew Arnold School is seeking a Head of Year to join our team in Staines-upon-Thames. You will lead and manage the year group, oversee its strategic direction, and drive improvement plans while monitoring attendance, achievement and behaviour.

This senior educational role requires safeguarding commitment and activity-based professional development. You will be responsible for shaping a positive learning environment, coordinating pastoral support, and ensuring high standards across the