Head of Year & Pastoral Lead (Two Year Groups)

Burnley High School; Burnley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnley High School invites applications for a Head of Year to lead pastoral care across two year groups. You will oversee behaviour, attendance and welfare, using data to drive interventions and work with DSLs on safeguarding.

You will train and operate as a DSL and act as a key liaison for pupils, families and staff. The role includes reintegration support after absence or exclusion, leading assemblies and events, and occasional lesson cover, contributing to a caring and ambitious school

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (grade 9–5) or equivalent.
• Desirable qualification in education, child development or pastoral work.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience with Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).
• Experience with positive behaviour management strategies.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies.
• Strong organisational skills, including ICT and data systems.
• Experience with pastoral, mentoring or behaviour roles with young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastoral support for two year groups, promoting inclusion, resilience and high expectations.
• Manage behaviour, attendance and punctuality using data to monitor progress and interventions.
• Work with DSLs to identify safeguarding concerns and maintain records.
• Train and operate as a DSL.
• Be the main contact for pupils, parents and staff on pastoral issues.
• Support reintegration after exclusion, absence or alternative provision.
• Engage families and external agencies to support pupil wellbeing and progress.
• Lead assemblies, rewards and year group events, celebrating achievements.
• Provide occasional cover for lessons in line with school policy.
• Support a positive culture of care, inclusion and ambition across the school.

Skills

Pastoral care

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Communication

Organisational skills

Data systems

Education

GCSE English & Maths (9–5)

Education/child development/pastoral qualification (desirable)

Tools

ICT

Job description

Burnley High School invites applications for a Head of Year to lead pastoral care across two year groups. You will oversee behaviour, attendance and welfare, using data to drive interventions and work with DSLs on safeguarding.

You will train and operate as a DSL and act as a key liaison for pupils, families and staff. The role includes reintegration support after absence or exclusion, leading assemblies and events, and occasional lesson cover, contributing to a caring and ambitious school