Year Group Leader – Pastoral & Academic Support

Shevington High School; Wigan; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Shevington High School is seeking a dedicated Head of Year to provide pastoral support, guidance, and a strong link between students, parents and staff. The role involves monitoring wellbeing, behaviour and attendance, and driving academic progress within the designated year group.

The Head of Year will work closely with tutors and key staff to mentor students, implement mentoring initiatives, and ensure safeguarding and safeguarding compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral leadership within a secondary school setting.
• Strong ability to monitor student progress and identify support needs.
• Excellent communication with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and support to the Year group, monitoring wellbeing, behaviour and attendance.
• Track and support academic progress within the year group and implement improvement strategies.
• Liaise with parents/guardians to communicate progress and foster home-school relationships.
• Implement and oversee behaviour policies within the year group and promote positive conduct.

Skills

Pastoral care

Communication with parents

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified teaching status or leadership experience

Job description

Shevington High School is seeking a dedicated Head of Year to provide pastoral support, guidance, and a strong link between students, parents and staff. The role involves monitoring wellbeing, behaviour and attendance, and driving academic progress within the designated year group.

The Head of Year will work closely with tutors and key staff to mentor students, implement mentoring initiatives, and ensure safeguarding and safeguarding compliance.