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Head of Year
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ 110 - 130 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Handsworth, City and Borough of Birmingham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Head of Year (Pastoral Lead) – Mainstream Secondary School (Smethwick)
📍 Location: Smethwick, West Midlands
📅 Start Date: ASAP / Depending on availability
⏰ Contract Type: Full-Time
💰 Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Are you a caring, driven, and proactive pastoral professional looking to take the next step in your career? A well-established mainstream secondary school in Smethwick is seeking an experienced and compassionate Head of Year (Pastoral Lead) to join their leadership and support team.
The Role:
As Head of Year, you will play a crucial role in supporting the wellbeing, behaviour, and academic progress of students within your allocated year group. Working closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, and parents, you will ensure that every student feels supported, safe, and empowered to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the pastoral provision for an assigned year group
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Support students with behaviour, attendance, and welfare concerns
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Build positive and professional relationships with parents/carers
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Work collaboratively with safeguarding leads and external agencies
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Monitor student progress and implement strategies to raise attainment
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Oversee tutor teams and contribute to whole-school initiatives
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Promote a positive school culture rooted in inclusion, respect, and responsibility
Requirements:
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Experience in a pastoral, behaviour, or student support role within a school setting
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Strong understanding of safeguarding, wellbeing, and behaviour management
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Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
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Ability to build trust and rapport with young people
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A proactive, compassionate, and resilient approach
What We Offer:
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Competitive salary and supportive placement guidance
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Dedicated consultants to assist throughout your assignment
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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives
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A welcoming and committed school environment
If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to lead with empathy and impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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