Head of Year (Permanent)

Blatchington Mill; Hove; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Blatchington Mill School in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Head of Year to support all pupils in achieving both academic and personal potential. You will work within a supportive, collaborative team and help create a positive learning environment.

This is a superb opportunity to join a wonderful, inclusive and forward‑thinking school where students and staff are encouraged to thrive and develop. Blatchington Mill School is a superb place to work.

Job description

We seek to appoint a dedicated, caring and hardworking Head of Year, with ambition to support all students to reach their academic and personal potential. This is a superb opportunity to join a wonderful, inclusive and forward-thinking school. This is a school where students and staff teachers are supported and encouraged to thrive and develop. Blatchington Mill School is a superb place to work.

We are an ambitious school and we believe that every child can succeed. If you are a great classroom teacher, a self-reflective practitioner, a highly effective communicator and have ambition to develop your career, then please apply to join us in creating an ‘ethic of excellence’ for all our students.

We achieve positive value-added in our exam results, stretch our most able, and support our most vulnerable. We innovate in the classroom, placing huge value on teacher-led action research and professional development. We work in partnership with schools locally and nationally and believe in collaboration and school-led improvement.

Our recent Ofsted report stated that:

‘Staff are overwhelmingly positive about the professional culture that leaders have successfully created.’

‘Pupils are very proud to be part of Team Blatch.’

‘Leaders have established a culture of high expectations for behaviour through the implementation of the school’s ‘Brilliant Blatch Behaviour’ approach.’

‘Aspirations are high for all, both from dedicated staff and pupils themselves.’

‘The school goes to great lengths to create an inclusive education that removes pupils’ potential barriers to success.’

‘Leaders and governors are resolute in their ambition for pupils to excel and thrive.’

‘Pupils feel listened to and that their voice is important. Consequently, pupils are articulate and confident when speaking to adults and each other.’

‘The school successfully fosters a strong sense of Blatch community, ensuring that pupils feel they belong.’

‘Pupils consistently achieve well in national examinations, including in English and mathematics. Disadvantaged pupils also achieve well.’

‘Leaders collaborate positively with other schools and professionals to share best practice.’

• A track record of positive impact upon student pastoral outcomes
• An effective and proactive line manager, who helps others achieve consistently high standards in their work.
• Knowledge and experience of pastoral interventions and a multi-agency approach
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and resilience
• High expectations of all students
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Interview date: w/c 19th October 2026

Blatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students; we expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. Criminal record checks will be carried out and a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions.
Applications are encouraged from black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are under‑represented on the school's staff.
(Race Relations Act sections 35-38 apply).