Year Coordinator

Headteacher Welcome

Thank you for your interest in joining Whalley Range High School, a proud all-girls community close to the heart of Manchester. We are a school serving young women, removing barriers to learning, promoting equality and inclusion, and working in partnership with our community to ensure every student can thrive.

As Headteacher, my connection to Whalley Range is both professional and personal. I began my career here as an early career teacher, and it has been a privilege to grow alongside this community.

is not just an aspiration; it is our daily purpose. We believe that when young women are supported to realise their potential, they become powerful agents of change, enabling them to strengthen their communities and contribute positively to society.

As part of the Greater Manchester Education Trust, our values of Excellence, Care and Respect guide every interaction and every decision. These values reflect our belief that exceptional education must go hand-in- hand with compassion, equity and a deep respect for the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students.

We serve a richly diverse community, with over half of our students eligible for pupil premium. This shapes our mission and strengthens our resolve. We work relentlessly to remove structural barriers, close gaps, and ensure that every student—regardless of her starting point—has access to the highest standard of teaching, tailored support and inspiring opportunities.

Our commitment to equality and empowerment is reflected not only in our ethos but in the consistently strong outcomes our students achieve. Year after year, they progress confidently into further study, a testament to the dedication of our staff, the ambition of our young women and our shared belief that everyone deserves opportunity, regardless of their starting point. These sustained outcomes, alongside our reputation for high-quality teaching and support, have established us as the largest Sixth Form in the area.

Our Sixth Form offers ambitious pathways within a culture that promotes independence, aspiration and leadership, ensuring our students take their next steps with clarity and confidence.

If you are passionate about empowering young women, driven by a commitment to inclusion and equality, and motivated by the chance to make a meaningful difference to the community we serve, then Whalley Range High School is a place where you will thrive. Here, you will join a dedicated, caring and forward-thinking team who work every day to transform lives—and who will support you in your own professional growth.

Thank you again for considering joining our school community. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to Whalley Range High School.

As a Pastoral Year Co-ordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting students to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. Working closely with Heads of Year, teaching staff, parents/carers and external agencies, you will help remove barriers to learning by providing targeted pastoral support, behaviour interventions, attendance monitoring and wellbeing programmes. You will build positive relationships with students and families, offering guidance, mentoring and practical support to help young people engage successfully with school life.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. From leading parental meetings and delivering one-to-one interventions to supporting student welfare, monitoring progress through SIMS and working collaboratively across the school community, you will be at the heart of creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

We are looking for a committed and compassionate individual who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people. You will have experience of working with children and young people, ideally within an educational or pastoral setting, and a strong understanding of the challenges that can impact learning, attendance and behaviour. You will be a confident communicator, capable of building effective relationships with students, families, colleagues and external…