Deputy Head

City of Peterborough Academy is seeking a committed and proactive Deputy Head of Year to support the Head of Year in delivering outstanding pastoral care and academic support. This role is central to ensuring the welfare, progress, and engagement of pupils, while maintaining strong links with families and external agencies.

• Take responsibility for all aspects of pupil welfare, attendance, punctuality, and home/primary school links (where applicable)
• Liaise with the Local Authority regarding Year 7 admissions, appeals, and waiting lists
• Oversee and evaluate the effectiveness of transition links with the previous year group
• Monitor attendance and punctuality, contacting parents when standards fall below expectations
• Produce half-termly merit lists for pupils with excellent attendance and punctuality
• Manage minor behaviour and discipline issues in liaison with the Head of Year, including communication with parents and identifying underperformance
• Support the Head of Year in pupil set placements
• Liaise with the SENCO regarding pupils with special educational needs
• Oversee pupil welfare and child protection matters within the year group
• Liaise with the school nurse for health‑related concerns
• Manage the transition process between year groups
• Assist with in‑year assessments and induct new pupils joining the Academy mid‑year
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role

• Experience working with young people in a pastoral or educational setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism
• Organised, proactive, and able to work collaboratively with staff and families
• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and SEN processes
• Commitment to promoting student wellbeing and academic success

City of Peterborough Academy is a diverse and inclusive school dedicated to supporting every student’s journey. As Deputy Head of Year, you will be part of a passionate team focused on creating a safe, respectful, and aspirational environment for all.

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here’s a selection of what’s on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education".

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.