Head of Year - Remote Pastoral Leader

Eteach International; Leicester; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Mead Academy in Leicester seeks an ambitious Head of Year to lead the pastoral care of a year group, promoting high standards of behaviour, attendance and wellbeing. You will work with tutors and senior staff to monitor progress, coordinate interventions and build strong relationships with families.

The role requires safeguarding awareness, effective communication, and a calm, solution-focused approach in a busy school environment with a commitment to inclusion and student success.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in a school setting.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support a team with consistent expectations.
• Excellent communication and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastoral care of an allocated year group, promoting behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and achievement.
• Monitor progress, identify concerns early and coordinate interventions with tutors and staff.
• Communicate with parents/carers and external agencies to meet student needs.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Team motivation

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Organisational skills

Education

Experience with young people in schools

Job description

Orchard Mead Academy in Leicester seeks an ambitious Head of Year to lead the pastoral care of a year group, promoting high standards of behaviour, attendance and wellbeing. You will work with tutors and senior staff to monitor progress, coordinate interventions and build strong relationships with families.

The role requires safeguarding awareness, effective communication, and a calm, solution-focused approach in a busy school environment with a commitment to inclusion and student success.