Head of — Lead Pastoral & Academic

About Twickenham School

Twickenham School is a high‑performing mixed secondary school for students aged 11‑16 in Twickenham, south west London. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi‑academy trust comprising twenty‑four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to “Transforming schools…changing lives.” Guided by our core values of Perseverance, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication and Empathy, we strive for excellence in everything we do.

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum designed to stretch and challenge every student, fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. Our facilities are among the best in the borough, with the new Aspire Centre open in September 2022 and the new drama studio in September 2025.

Position
:
Head of Year

Contract
:
Full‑time, permanent

Start Date
: 1 September 2026

Salary
:
Teachers Main‑to‑Upper Pay Scale (Outer London) £37,868 – 56,154 + TLR2b of £5,641

Benefits
:

• Generous workplace pension through Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Condensed school year with two‑week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support, free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays via My Staff Shop benefit platform
• Work‑life balance, family‑friendly policies and processes
• Free on‑site parking and cycle‑to‑work scheme

• Lead and manage the achievement, progress and pastoral provision for a year group of students
• Have responsibility for the strategic overview of the year group, including self‑evaluation and the improvement plan for the year group
• Monitor student progress including attendance, achievement and behaviour

• Demonstrated awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• Evidence of effective continuous professional development
• Experience coordinating a subject

We value colleagues who are reflective, optimistic and aspirational; collaborative and innovative; committed, engaged and professional; and advocates for equality and inclusivity.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will support reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates where required.

Applications close on 19th June 2026.