Secondary Head of Year

Ark Schools; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London seeks an enthusiastic Secondary Head of Year to lead students' pastoral care and academic development. The role involves working closely with a team of leaders focused on providing high-quality education. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational leadership and strong relational skills to foster a positive environment for learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within an educational setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to drive strategic focus within the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cohort of students to ensure their academic and personal development.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance the educational experience for students.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations and support for students.

Job description

Secondary Head of Year

Location: Enfield - easily accessible from central, north, and east London, as well as surrounding areas.

Salary: Ark MPS or UPS (Outer London) £38,805- £51,735 or £54,309-£58,404 plus TLR1b £12,516 depending on experience.

Working pattern: Full-time (Part-time working will be considered)

Contract: Permanent

Start date: January 2026

Closing date: 28th November 2025

We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis, and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.

Description of the post

Ark John Keats is looking to appoint an excellent pastoral leader to join our team as Head of Year. You would be joining a highly ambitious team of leaders who are deeply committed to providing students with the best possible educational experience. We are looking for an ambitious leader who can drive strategic focus areas as well as contribute to the day‑to‑day running of the school through building strong relationships with students, parents, and staff. Each cohort from year 7‑13 has a Head of Year (teaching) and a student support manager (non‑teaching), who is supported by one of our assistant principals.