Key Role Information

Salary
£43,308.00 - 45,852.00
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
10/07/2026 12:00
Interview
Week commencing 13th July
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Staff | SCP28 - SCP31
Department
Teaching Support
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Hours per week
21.00
Weeks per year
41.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Term Time + 2 weeks | Part Time (0.6)

St Paul’s Way secondary School and Sixth Form is an exceptional school where all our students matter, where expectations of all the members within our community are high and where achievement and fulfilment are valued and sought after. 

We have exceptional standards for all the students in our care as we believe every child has the right to a transformational education. We ensure these standards through:  

  1. A standard of 100% for students achieved through staff modelling 
  2. Silent structured transitions from line ups 
  3. Non-negotiable routines across all lessons
  4. Centralised models of positive recognition and stepped consequences  
  5. Centralised recognition of learners used to nudge norms
  6. Rigorous attendance tracking and support for all students 
  7. A comprehensive data model used to inform our pastoral strategy for intervention and support 

As a result, we can offer   

  1. A calm environment to work in  
  2. Students enthusiastic about learning 
  3. Classrooms free of low-level disruption 
  4. Reduced workload through our centralised approach

We are looking to recruit a Deputy Head of Year; you will play a key role in supporting the following areas within your cohort: 

  1. Attendance and punctualiity 
  2. Behaviour and standards 
  3. Safeguarding and wellbeing 
  4. Raising progress and attainment levels  

We want to hear from you if you are:  

  1. Hard working and determined 
  2. Passionate about providing outstanding pastoral care 
  3. Able to develop strong working relationships with students, parents and staff 
  4. Resilient  

Development, workload and flexible working 

At SPW we have shaped a working environment that places staff wellbeing at its centre, based on priortising pastoral care across the school without compromising teaching and learning. To all staff we pledge: 

An all-school approach to behaviour management that is led by an experienced and well-resourced pastoral team 

  1. Protected collaborative planning time for staff in all teams 
  2. Considered and impactful line management for all staff 
  3. Flexible working including opportunities for part-time work and flexible planning time onsite/offsite 
  4. A high achieving, dynamic and professional sixth form that provides extensive development opportunities 

Beyond this, our collaborative ethos encompasses everyone at the school. Teaching and non-teaching staff work together. 

For more information on our school can be on our website Secondary - St Paul's Way 

Early applications are appreciated as interviews will be arranged as and when suitable applications are received. 

St Paul’s Way Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check. 

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding 

https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct 

In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks. 

Applications will be considered as they are received, and we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

Qualifications

At least 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent. Please state all subjects and grades.essential

About Us

Welcome to St Paul’s Way Secondary School

Thank you for your interest in joining St Paul’s Way Secondary School. We are delighted that you are considering becoming part of a community of educators, leaders and professionals united by purpose, professionalism and pride.

Our Purpose

At SPW, we believe education can transform lives and communities. As an all-through school rooted in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and part of University Schools Trust, our work is driven by ambition, social justice and a commitment to excellence for every child.

Our Culture

Joining SPW means becoming part of a unified staff community with clear cultural norms. We value professionalism, preparedness and reflection, and we work within a culture of psychological safety where staff feel confident to innovate, ask questions and learn from one another.

Developing Our People

We invest heavily in our staff. Through high-quality CPD, coaching, mentoring and collaboration across UST, colleagues are supported to grow, refine their practice and take ownership of their career development. Everyone’s contribution matters, and success is a shared responsibility.

Working Together

Collaboration sits at the heart of our success. We work closely with families, partners and the wider community to ensure high standards, strong relationships and meaningful impact. Our staff are the heartbeat of this work, and we are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and inspired to do their best.

Your Journey with Us

As you explore opportunities at St Paul’s Way, we encourage you to discover our values, our culture and our commitment to continuous improvement. We look forward to welcoming colleagues who align with our ethos and want to help shape the future of education at SPW.

St Paul's Way Secondary School

UST Recruitment

ustrecruitment@ust.london

125 St Paul's Way
Bow
London
London
E3 4FT
UST Recruitment
ustrecruitment@ust.london

Safeguarding Information

All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.

In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines and legal obligations to ensure that safeguarding is a paramount consideration in recruitment processes, employers are required to carry out an enhanced DBS check for this role. To supplement this, we ask you to confirm whether or not you have ever been convicted of a criminal offence which is not 'protected'. If you answer 'yes', you will be asked to supply details of all relevant convictions at a later stage, should your application be progressed.

Information given in response to this question will not be used during the shortlisting process. The data will only be referred to if your application is progressed, informing the pre-employment checking process.

The University Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding

https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct

In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks.