Assistant Head

Assistant Head of Year

• NJC Point 15 – 25
• £25,823 - £31,414 actual per annum
• 37 hours per week
• 39 weeks per year (Term time only)

Westbourne Academy are searching for the best education professionals to join our trust. Are you passionate about making a difference to our children’s learning? Do you understand the importance of education?

Westbourne Academy are looking to appoint a motivated, independent, and hardworking individual to fill the post of Assistant Head of Year. This is a non‑teaching role. The successful candidate must demonstrate a proactive interest in education and a desire to support the school in achieving the best possible outcomes for all students.

The purpose of this role is to enable every student to fulfil their potential as individual learners, effective citizens and well‑rounded individuals. The Assistant Head of Year will lead a team of tutors and influence all staff, as well as parents/carers and all stakeholders, in raising aspiration and improving outcomes for all.

The ideal candidate will have a good basic education to GCSE level (to include English and Maths), have completed relevant courses such as coaching/mentoring/study support and previously worked with young people.

We welcome applications from candidates with the ability to work on their own initiative with previous experience in a similar environment who are keen to make a difference.

If you have what it takes, you can join an experienced, innovative team with incredible potential – and look forward to a future that could take you anywhere within the Trust’s Twenty‑Two schools.

Access to continuous personal development programs. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance program (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands.

Are you ready to make a difference and join our journey? If you wish to apply for the role of Assistant Head of Year, please complete an online application form.

Friday 28 August 2026

To be confirmed

Westbourne Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.