Burnley High School wishes to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Year to take responsibility for the pastoral care, behaviour, attendance and welfare of pupils across two year groups. This is a vital role in ensuring that every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential and that high expectations are maintained across the school.
If you are passionate about working with young people, experienced in managing behaviour, committed to safeguarding, and have a flexible, resilient, ‘can do’ attitude, we would welcome an application from you. This position is term time only working 39 weeks per year and full time. The pro rata salary is £28,197 to £31,981 per annum.
The Job
- Lead the pastoral support for two year groups, promoting inclusion, resilience and high expectations.
- Take responsibility for behaviour management, attendance and punctuality, using data to monitor progress and implement interventions.
- Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, attending meetings and ensuring records are kept accurately.
- Train and operate as a DSL
- Act as the main point of contact for pupils, parents and staff regarding pastoral issues.
- Support reintegration of pupils following exclusion, absence or alternative provision.
- Build strong relationships with families and external agencies to support pupil wellbeing and progress.
- Lead assemblies, rewards, and year group events, celebrating achievements.
- Provide rare and occasional cover for lessons when required, in line with school policy.
- Contribute to the wider school community, supporting a positive culture of care, inclusion and ambition.
What are the job requirements?
- GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics (grade 9–5).
- Relevant qualification in education, child development or pastoral work (desirable).
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and experience of working with DSLs.
- Experience of using positive behaviour management strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies.
- Strong organisational skills, including use of ICT and data systems.
- Experience of working with young people in a pastoral, mentoring or behaviour role.
About Burnley High School:
Burnley High School was founded in 2014 in Burnley, Lancashire. It is a mainstream school for mixed pupils aged 11-16. Burnley High School is part of the Education Partnership Trust.
Values and Vision
Burnley High School promises to “transform lives” by empowering pupils to achieve their full potential. The school focuses on developing the “whole person”. Beyond academic expectations, young people also learn life skills, and their personal and social development is encouraged.
The school’s ambition is to build a life-long love of learning and a set of moral values to help pupils make a positive contribution to society.
About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT):
EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.
Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed.
“If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, we want you to work for Education Partnership Trust.”
Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:
- Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
- Employee Assistance Programme including, counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Access to government pension schemes.
- Free parking.
- Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
- Training, mentoring and progression opportunities including our Emerging Leaders programmes.
- Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources.
Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com
We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application. Please contact the School Business Manager – mrigby@burnley-ept.com.
Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.