Education ​/ Teaching Head, School Counselor

St Paul’s Academy is a Catholic secondary school located in Abbey Wood, committed to providing an excellent education that nurtures every student’s potential. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as Head of Year.

Position:
Head of Year

Location:

St Paul’s Academy, United Kingdom

The Head of Year plays a key role in supporting students’ academic progress, personal development, and well-being throughout their time s position offers an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about making a positive impact on young people’s lives.

• Strong communication skills with students, parents, and staff
• Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively within a team
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally within the role
• Deep understanding of pastoral care
• Relevant qualifications or experience working with children or young people is desirable

• A genuine love for supporting young people’s growth academically, socially, and emotionally
• Patience, empathy, and resilience when dealing with challenges
• Commitment to upholding the school’s Catholic values and ethos
• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement for both self-development and student outcomes
• Enthusiasm for contributing actively to the wider school community

If you are motivated by helping students thrive in all aspects of their education journey, this could be an ideal step into educational leadership. Join us at St Paul’s Academy where we value dedication alongside professional growth.