Year Manager

Tradewind Recruitment; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Pathway to permanent contract

Collaborative leadership

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Year Manager for a large secondary school in Barrow-in-Furness to join the pastoral team from September. The role is initially temporary with a clear view to a permanent contract for the right candidate.

You will provide pastoral leadership for a specific year group, support students with welfare and behaviour, and work with parents, tutors and external agencies to raise attainment and well-being. DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-school-aged children.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Firm, fair, and empathetic approach to student behaviour.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastoral support for a specific year group and liaise with parents and external agencies.
• Track attendance, behaviour, and welfare data to drive early interventions.
• Support SEN or safeguarding teams as required.
• Collaborate with Year Leaders, Form Tutors, and staff to foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Excellent communication

Conflict resolution

Relationship building

Job description

Year Manager (Temporary to Perm) - Barrow-in-Furness

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

School Type: Large Secondary School / Academy

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary with a view to Permanent

Start Date: September

Salary: Competitive / Negotiable based on experience

About the Role

Are you an energetic and resilient professional looking to make a genuine impact on student outcomes? A large, progressive secondary school in the Barrow-in-Furness area is seeking a dedicated Year Manager to join their pastoral team this September. Working with a specific year group, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between academic learning and pastoral welfare, supporting students to overcome barriers to education and thrive. This position is offered on a temporary basis initially, with a clear view to transitioning into a permanent contract for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Pastoral Leadership: Serve as a key point of contact for students, parents, and external agencies regarding day-to-day welfare, behaviour, and personal development.
• Behaviour & Attendance Tracking: Monitor and analyse attendance, punctuality, and behaviour data to implement early interventions and improve engagement.
• Student Support: Work closely with vulnerable students, helping them manage social-emotional challenges and supporting SEN or safeguarding teams where required.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with Year Leaders, Form Tutors, and teaching staff to cultivate a positive, focused learning environment across the year group.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Previous background working with secondary-school-aged children (e.g., as a Year Manager, Pastoral Support Officer, Youth Worker, or Senior Teaching Assistant).
• Skills: Exceptional communication and conflict-resolution skills, with a natural ability to build trusting relationships with teenagers.
• Mindset: Firm, fair, and empathetic approach to managing student behaviour and promoting high expectations.
• Compliance: Must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

What the School Offers

• A supportive, collaborative leadership and pastoral structure.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A direct pathway from a temporary assignment to a permanent staff contract.