Head of Year (Non-Teaching) – Secondary School

Head of Year (Non‑Teaching) – Secondary School

Full‑Time | Long‑Term Opportunity | Potential Permanent Position

Location:

Birmingham

Ofsted Rating:
Good

Start Date:

ASAP

Pay:
Competitive, dependent on experience

We are recruiting on behalf of a successful Ofsted‑rated Good secondary school in Birmingham for a dedicated and highly organised Head of Year. This is a fantastic full‑time, long‑term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will provide outstanding pastoral leadership to a designated year group, ensuring students are supported academically, socially and emotionally. Working closely with staff, families and external agencies, you will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and achievement, while helping students overcome barriers to success.

As Head of Year, you will take responsibility for the pastoral leadership of a designated year group and lead a team of tutors to ensure every student receives the support and guidance they need to succeed. This is a varied and rewarding role, requiring excellent communication, organisation and relationship‑building skills. You will work collaboratively with school leaders, teaching staff, safeguarding teams, parents and external agencies to create a positive, inclusive and aspirational culture for all students.

• Lead and manage a designated year group, providing effective pastoral support and guidance.
• Lead and support a team of form tutors to ensure high standards of student care and progress.
• Monitor and improve attendance, punctuality and behaviour through effective intervention strategies.
• Support students’ emotional wellbeing, personal development and welfare.
• Work closely with safeguarding, SEND and attendance teams to support vulnerable students.
• Monitor student progress and help implement strategies to address underachievement.
• Act as the first point of contact for parents and carers regarding pastoral matters.
• Build strong relationships with students, families and external agencies.
• Investigate and resolve student concerns and relationship issues.
• Deliver assemblies, workshops and year group initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records using school information systems and pastoral platforms.
• Support the implementation of behaviour, safeguarding and wellbeing policies.
• Attend meetings, parent events and professional development activities as required.

• Experience working with young people in a professional capacity.
• Experience providing pastoral, behavioural, wellbeing or student support within an educational or similar setting.
• Experience supporting vulnerable, disadvantaged or additional‑needs students.
• Experience working effectively as part of a team and leading colleagues where appropriate.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and student welfare.

• 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above), or equivalent.

• Exceptional planning and organisational skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to reprioritise workloads to meet the needs of the school.
• Strong professionalism and commitment to confidentiality.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to engage positively with staff, students, parents/carers and external agencies.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging situations effectively.
• A caring, supportive and student‑centred approach.
• Ability to be both a team player and a team leader.
• High expectations of yourself and those around you.
• A proactive, positive and solution‑focused attitude.

• Full‑time, long‑term opportunity.
• Potential for a permanent position.
• A supportive and welcoming school community.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to students’ lives.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A rewarding role within a successful and well‑respected secondary school.

If you are an organised, compassionate and motivated pastoral professional ready to make a…