Education ​/ Teaching Head, School Counselor

Head of Year – Telford (Full Time)

Smile Education is recruiting a school-experienced Head of Year to start immediately for a school in Telford. This role will be full-time, Monday – Friday, 08:00–16:00.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a designated year group, promoting student achievement, behaviour, and wellbeing
• Support and guide tutors within the year group to ensure consistent pastoral care and behaviour management
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and academic progress for students in the year group
• Identify students requiring additional support and implement targeted interventions
• Meet regularly with students and parents/carers to support engagement, behaviour, and progress
• Work closely with Senior Leadership Team, SENCo, Inclusion team, and other staff to address concerns and promote a positive school environment
• Act as a role model and advocate for the year group, promoting school values and standards
• Contribute to safeguarding, wellbeing, and pastoral provision across the school

We would like applicants to have prior experience in a pastoral or leadership role within a school setting, ideally with experience as a tutor, behaviour/pastoral lead, or similar.

• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience guiding colleagues or teams
• Proven ability to support students’ behaviour, welfare, and academic achievement
• Excellent communication skills with students, parents/carers, and staff
• Organised and proactive in monitoring progress and implementing interventions
• Ability to remain calm, consistent, and fair in challenging situations

Why work with Smile Education? Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists, with a proven record of assisting both experienced teachers and leaders, in addition to those starting their career. We provide training and CPD opportunities and are proud to work with some of the largest academy trusts in your local area. We’re passionate about finding the perfect role for you!

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS, and Qualifications.