Pastoral - Head of Year

Sheffield Springs Academy; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy in Sheffield seeks a Pastoral Head of Year to join the Senior Leadership Team. Responsibilities include developing teaching standards and ensuring outstanding outcomes for every student. The role requires an organised and passionate individual committed to supporting students and the community. Benefits include competitive pay, professional development, and a respectful working environment. Flexible working arrangements are considered, enhancing work-life balance.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay above national average

Excellent facilities and resources

Outstanding professional development programme

Supportive and friendly colleagues

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Highly skilled and inspirational classroom practitioner.
• Ability to lead and inspire others.
• Committed to improving the life chances of students.

Responsibilities

• Develop teaching and learning strategy.
• Provide strategic leadership for student outcomes.
• Ensure an inclusive ethos within the academy.

Skills

Classroom practitioner skills

Strategic vision

Track record of raising standards

Ability to inspire others

Commitment to student support

Job description

Job title: Pastoral - Head of Year

Location: Sheffield Springs Academy, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SF

Starting salary: Competitive Pay Range, United Learning Trust's Pay Policy Applies.

Hours of work: Permanent, Full-time, 37.5

Start date: As soon as possible

About the role

Sheffield Springs Academy is looking to appoint the full‑time post of a Pastoral Head of Year to join their Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing Teaching and Learning, and will provide strategic leadership in driving standards to ensure outstanding provision and outcomes for every student. Main responsibilities will be within learning, teaching, curriculum, monitoring and evaluation. The successful candidate will do this whilst ensuring that the academy maintains an inclusive ethos where everyone can aspire, grow, learn and achieve together.

This role requires a highly focused individual who is organised and passionate about making a difference for our academy and the local community. The successful candidate will be a highly efficient individual with outstanding attention to detail. This is a challenging role that will bring many rewards.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.
• A respectful working environment.
• Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other's professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Westfield benefits platform.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• We are open to requests for flexible or part‑time working and we encourage open and regular conversations about work‑life balance.

About the School

Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 school with an Ofsted rating of 'Good'. The academy is part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of schools and academies in the country. Our students are motivated, ambitious and a high percentage go on to attend Russell Group universities.

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country, offering unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.

The city of Sheffield itself is a vibrant place to live and work with two universities and a range of entertainment opportunities alongside access to the beautiful Peak District within a 20‑minute commute. Quality of life is routinely ranked highly, and it is one of the greenest cities in Europe.

Qualifications and Experience

• Highly skilled and inspirational classroom practitioner who models effective pedagogical practice.
• Strategic vision and proven ability to make things happen.
• Proven track record of raising standards within teaching and learning.
• Ability to lead and inspire others and work as part of a team.
• Personal qualities to motivate, support and challenge others.
• Committed to improving the life chances of students and supporting them to become well‑rounded citizens.

How to Apply

To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Springs Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Sunday 7 December 2025. Interviews will take place soon after.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact [e-mail].

Safeguarding and Compliance

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.