Head of Year (Non-Teaching)

Location: LS11 Area, Leeds
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
£34,000 - £40,000 (Per Year)

Are you passionate about helping young people thrive?

We are looking for a confident, compassionate and highly organised Head of Year (Non-Teaching) to join a busy and supportive secondary school environment in the LS11 area of Leeds.

This is a role for someone who can build positive relationships, maintain high expectations and be a trusted adult for students as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of school life.

You will be at the heart of student support, working with pupils, families, staff and external agencies to ensure every young person has the best possible chance to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the pastoral care and wellbeing of a year group.
• Support attendance, behaviour and student engagement.
• Build strong relationships with students and parents/carers.
• Coordinate interventions and support plans.
• Work closely with safeguarding, SEND and senior leadership teams.
• Celebrate success while helping students overcome barriers to learning.

Essential Requirements

• A Level 3 qualification or equivalent as a minimum requirement.
• Experience working with young people in an educational, pastoral, youth work, safeguarding or support setting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm, professional and solution-focused.
• A genuine commitment to supporting young people to achieve their potential.

Desirable

• Qualification in Education, Youth Work, Social Care, Child Development, Psychology, Counselling or a related field.
• Experience within a secondary school environment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and attendance processes.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference every day. No two days are the same, but every day offers the chance to positively impact the lives of young people.

An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful candidate.

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