Year Leader

Pakefield High School; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Pakefield High School, part of the Clarion Corvus Trust, is seeking a non-teaching Year Leader. The role focuses on establishing high standards for students in your year, maintaining attendance and conduct, and leading a dynamic team.

It is a permanent, full-time position with term-time plus one week and the salary scales provided for Grade F. The post requires flexibility, organisation, and excellent communication to motivate students and foster a positive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with young people is valued; ability to be well organized, flexible and adaptable.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate students.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a year group, promoting high standards of conduct, attendance, punctuality and personal presentation.
• Collaborate with the pastoral and teaching teams to ensure an outstanding educational experience for students.
• Role involves creating a positive ethos, sharing best practices within the team and driving student engagement.

Job description

Year Leader

Grade F Pro Rata - £24,999 point 13 (actual salary)

Grade F Full time – point 13 (£29,064) – point 17 (£31,022)

37 hours per week

Term time plus 1 week (39 weeks per year).

Permanent

Start date: as soon as possible

Clarion Corvus Trust is seeking to appoint a non-teaching Year Leader at Pakefield High School, Lowestoft. The successful candidate will join a team that aims to provide outstanding support in ensuring our students have the best possible educational experience. You will create an ethos of success, establish the highest standards of conduct, personal presentation, attendance and punctuality for students in your key stage. Whilst each year lead has clear accountability, it is essential that the team works together to share best practice.

We welcome applicants with a range of experiences, you will be someone who understands and enjoys working with young people, is well organised, flexible, adaptable and enjoys variety in your work. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to motivate students and gain their respect.

Your Opportunity

• The chance to work as part of a forward-thinking dynamic team
• A role that can make significant positive impacts on the lives of young people
• A creative and innovative environment
• Excellent opportunities for career and professional development
• A welcoming and supportive staffing body
• Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme (if eligible)

Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 18 September 2026 – applications may be considered on receipt, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.