Transition Leader​/Assistant Head of Year 7

The Park Community School are seeking an enthusiastic Transition Leader/Assistant Head of Year 7 to join the team from September 2026. Working in partnership with the Head of Year 7 and SLT, you will be responsible for leading the transition process from Year 6 to Year 7, ensuring that all students are effectively supported as they join the school.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage the transition process and activities for learners into the school, collating information to effectively share with relevant stakeholders.
• Lead review meetings and activities to effectively evaluate the transition process for mid-year admissions.
• Liaise with key staff to ensure smooth transitions to the school including Heads of Year, SENDCo, Safeguarding team and Senior Leadership, and external agencies.
• Provide home visits for students taking part in Enhanced Transition to build links between home and school for our most complex students with highest needs.
• Engage and support school refusers and their families – students affected by trauma, attachment issues, significant ACES.
• Work with the families to identify problems and plan effective solutions to minimise the gap of time lost learning.
• Work with the relevant Head of Year and Key Stage to support mid-year admission students, with behaviour, attendance and pastoral care to support successful transition and engagement with school.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

At The Park Community School, part of The Harbour Schools Partnership, you will be joining a supportive and values‑driven team committed to providing outstanding opportunities for students. This role offers an opportunity to build positive relationships with schools and families in our local community. If you’re passionate about helping children succeed and want to be part of a warm, nurturing school community, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Monday to Friday).