Head of Year

Required: January 2024

Salary: Teachers Pay Scales plus TLR 2c £7,847pa

Contract: Permanent

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Head of Year to join our team. The successful candidate will work proactively to provide pastoral support, care and guidance for students. The Head of Year will act as a main point of contact for students and their parents, and work closely with tutors and other key members of staff. The Head of Year will also play a key role in the monitoring the academic achievement of the students, implementing mentoring or support programmes where necessary.

Some of the Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide pastoral care and support to students in the designated Key Stage 4 year group, including monitoring their well-being, behaviour, and attendance.


• Track and monitor the academic progress of students within the year group, identifying areas of concern and implementing strategies to support their learning and achievement.


• Liaise with parents or guardians to communicate students' progress, address concerns, and foster positive relationships between home and school.


• Implement and oversee behaviour management policies within the year group, including managing disciplinary issues and promoting positive behaviour among students.


We offer an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment and are committed to high quality professional development and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

The Appleton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

If you are able to inspire and motivate students in order to help them achieve their full potential we would welcome your application.

As well as our continued focus on CPD, staff also have access to a wide range of benefits and rewards, including:

Closing date: 20th October 2024

Interview: On receipt of suitable applications

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, call applicants to interview, and appoint, prior to the closing date