Head of Year

Head of Year

Location: Keighley - BD22

Contract: Temporary to permanent contract. Monday - Friday (8:00-3:30). Term time only

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £110-£130 per day (dependant on experience)

NextGen Teachers are delighted to be recruiting a Secondary Head of Year for a vibrant, inclusive school in the BD22 area. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and compassionate leader who is passionate about shaping the lives of young people.

The school is part of a well-established trust that places equal value on student success and staff development. You will be joining a forward-thinking community that:

• Celebrates diversity and inclusion,
• Equips students with empathy, resilience, and integrity,
• Nurtures curiosity and ambition, and
• Invests in staff through high-quality training and a structured coaching programme.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

As Head of Year, you will play a pivotal pastoral and leadership role, ensuring every student in your year group feels supported, inspired, and able to succeed. You will:

• Take responsibility for the welfare, behaviour, and academic progress of students in your year group.
• Communicate effectively with staff, families, and external agencies to secure the best outcomes.
• Plan and deliver interventions and enrichment opportunities that raise aspirations and foster independence.
• Provide targeted support for students with social, emotional, or mental health challenges.
• Track, monitor, and analyse progress, attainment, attendance, and punctuality, leading initiatives for improvement.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, modelling positive behaviour and attitudes.
• Be a visible and approachable presence for students, staff, and parents.
• Support behaviour management across the school, ensuring consistent practice.
• Collaborate with the safeguarding team as a designated lead, where appropriate.
• Develop alternative provision timetables for students who require additional support.
  
  

The ideal candidate will have:

We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates both professional expertise and genuine passion for student wellbeing. You will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proven experience in a pastoral and/or leadership role.
• A track record of effective behaviour management and student support strategies.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A calm, caring, and resilient approach to supporting young people.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection.
• An enhanced DBS check on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).
  
  

If you meet the above requirements and are eager to contribute to the safe, happy environment that supports the learning of every student, please email your CV to charlotte@nextgenteachers.co.uk, or apply directly to this advert.

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