Head of Year
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Head of Year
A large Secondary school in Coventry is seeking a Head of Year to provide pastoral leadership, behaviour oversight, and consistent guidance for a designated year group. You’ll play a central role in ensuring pupils feel supported academically, emotionally, and socially throughout their school journey. Your work will involve leading assemblies, coordinating tutor-time provision, managing attendance concerns, supporting behaviour expectations, and guiding pupils through key transitions. You’ll work closely with pastoral teams, subject teachers, and safeguarding staff to maintain consistent routines, clear expectations, and strong communication with families. This role suits someone organised, steady, and passionate about shaping positive culture within a year group. You’ll provide the calm consistency pupils rely on, helping them build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging within the school.
Job Description
A large Secondary school in Coventry is seeking a Head of Year to provide pastoral leadership, behaviour oversight, and consistent guidance for a designated year group. You’ll play a central role in ensuring pupils feel supported academically, emotionally, and socially throughout their school journey. Your work will involve leading assemblies, coordinating tutor-time provision, managing attendance concerns, supporting behaviour expectations, and guiding pupils through key transitions. You’ll work closely with pastoral teams, subject teachers, and safeguarding staff to maintain consistent routines, clear expectations, and strong communication with families. This role suits someone organised, steady, and passionate about shaping positive culture within a year group. You’ll provide the calm consistency pupils rely on, helping them build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging within the school. Provide leadership and pastoral oversight for a full year group. Support attendance, behaviour, and wellbeing processes. Lead assemblies, tutor programmes, and transition planning. Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral leads, and families.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
- Experience in pastoral, behavioural, or year-group leadership.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive situations calmly and professionally.
- Thorough understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
About the School
Located in Coventry (CV2), this Secondary school holds a strong Ofsted Good rating and is well regarded for its pastoral systems, clear routines, and commitment to supporting pupils’ personal development. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils feel safe, motivated, and part of a consistent, caring community. The school values early intervention, relational practice, and positive communication with families. Tutor groups are well structured, and pastoral teams play an active role in behaviour support, attendance strategy, and pupil wellbeing. Leaders invest in CPD across safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, restorative approaches, and pastoral leadership. This is an ideal environment for someone who enjoys guiding pupils through challenges and helping them build the readiness and confidence needed for success.