Graduate Year Leader

Graduate Year Leader – Secondary School – Hounslow September 2026 Start | Ideal for Aspiring Pastoral Leaders & Future Teachers

Are you a confident, caring graduate with a passion for working with young people?

Are you looking to step into education and gain valuable pastoral experience that will prepare you for a future career in teaching, youth work, or school leadership?

A high-achieving and inclusive secondary school in Hounslow is seeking a Graduate Year Leader to join their team from September 2026
. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to develop their skills in behaviour management, student support, and pastoral leadership within a thriving secondary school environment.

This is a full-time, long-term Graduate Year Leader position supporting a specific year group.

• Earn between £25,000 – £28,000 per annum
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• Work closely alongside the Head of Year to monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and student progress.
• Act as a key point of contact for students, providing support with academic, pastoral, and emotional challenges.
• Help deliver assemblies, mentoring sessions, and wider school pastoral initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with students and support their personal development.
• Liaise with parents, teachers, senior leaders, and external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.
• Gain first‑hand experience of working within a busy and supportive school pastoral team.
• Develop valuable behaviour management, safeguarding, communication, and leadership skills.
• Gain excellent preparation for future teacher training or pastoral leadership routes.

We are looking for a Graduate Year Leader who is:

• Educated to degree level, with a 2:1 or above preferred
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• Confident, organised, and emotionally intelligent.
• Passionate about supporting the personal development and wellbeing of young people.
• A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Professional, calm under pressure, and committed to inclusive education.
• Ideally experienced in working with young people through schools, youth groups, mentoring, tutoring, sports, or similar settings.
• Interested in developing a long-term career in education, with a particular interest in pastoral care, safeguarding, behaviour, or leadership.
• Resilient and motivated, with the ability to manage challenging situations professionally.

This welcoming and high-performing West London secondary school offers an excellent environment for graduates looking to begin a career in education.

The school:

• Has a dedicated pastoral structure where Graduate Year Leaders play an active role.
• Provides clear behaviour systems, strong leadership, and excellent training.
• Offers genuine career progression opportunities, including routes into teacher training.
• Works closely with families, external agencies, and support services to help every student thrive.
• Values the contribution of its Graduate Year Leaders and invests in their professional development.
• Provides an excellent platform for graduates looking to gain meaningful experience before progressing into teaching or pastoral leadership.

If you are a graduate ready to take on a new challenge, support a year group, and gain genuine pastoral and leadership experience within a secondary school, this Graduate Year Leader role in Hounslow could be the perfect next step for you.