Head of Year

Academy 360 is seeking an inspirational and proactive Head of Year to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead the pastoral support of a year group, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, achieve their potential, and thrive both academically and personally. Working closely with teachers, families and external agencies, you will play a pivotal role in improving attendance, behaviour, engagement and student wellbeing.

As a highly visible presence across the academy, you will help maintain a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment while building positive relationships with pupils and supporting them through mentoring, intervention and tailored support plans. If you are an excellent communicator with a commitment to high expectations, student success and inclusive education, we'd love to hear from you. Join Academy 360 and become part of a team dedicated to transforming lives through education.

Academy 360, a member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is a unique all-through school in Sunderland, combining primary, secondary, and special educational provision under one roof. We pride ourselves on our inclusive approach and commitment to providing every child with the opportunity to succeed. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to deliver a curriculum that inspires ambition and creativity.

Laidlaw Schools Trust is leading the way in redefining education. We are committed to empowering every child to succeed and every colleague to thrive. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Every student and teacher receives an iPad, unlocking new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. This cutting-edge approach ensures our classrooms are dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding education and inspire creativity.

By joining Laidlaw Schools Trust, you become part of a community that values ambition, bravery, and curiosity. We invest in your professional development through clear reward and development pathways, helping you excel and gain skills beyond those offered by other organisations.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.

The full job description and person specification for this role are available as attached supporting documents.

Closing Date for applications:
Friday 04 September 2026, 12 noon

Interviews are expected to take place: W/c 07 September 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.