Year Leader

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Swindon
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£36,363 / year
CATEGORY
Education
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Pastoral care Student welfare Liaising with parents Communication Teamwork Safeguarding Leadership Organizational skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Year Leader

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Swindon, SN3 1ER

Full-time, Permanent | Start: 1st September 2026

Salary: £31,537 - £36,363 Annually (FTE)

Closing date: 15 May 2026 at 9am

Job Details

  • Job role: Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
  • Working pattern: Full time
  • Contract type: Permanent
  • Full-time equivalent salary: £31,537.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (FTE)
  • Actual Salary: £28,517 - £32,881 (DOE)
  • Working Weeks: 41 Weeks, Paid Weeks: 47.15
  • Working Pattern: Monday-Thursday 08.30-16.30 (30 min unpaid break) + Duty Lunch provided, Friday 08.00-16.00 (30 min unpaid break) + Duty Lunch provided

Job Overview

Do you have a passion for pastoral care and want to make a genuine impact on students' lives? Are you committed to fostering positive learning experiences and supporting student welfare? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Year Leader, Liaising with parents, teaching staff, admin staff and outside agencies to ensure the efficient flow of information both within and outside the School. Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.

Why Choose [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], is an inclusive, all ability school where high expectations and strong pastoral support help every pupil reach their potential. We offer a broad curriculum, excellent facilities and a personalised approach that supports pupils to thrive academically and grow into confident, responsible citizens. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], our motto — Together we Belong, Believe, Become — guides everything we do. Our shared values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect, Dedication and Integrity shape our culture.

What We Offer

  • Health & Wellbeing: Free annual flu vaccines, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 counselling helpline, annual Wellbeing Day, generous holiday allowance, flexible working solutions, optional health and fitness schemes
  • Financial: Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers, excellent Pension Schemes including 21.3% employer contributions for support staff, Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
  • Career Progression: Instructional Coaching for teaching roles, supportive performance development, apprenticeship and training opportunities, internal progression pathways, recognition and long-service awards

Commitment to Safeguarding

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. In line with KCSIE 2025, an online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply

This school accepts applications through their own website. CVs will not be accepted for this application. View advert on external website (opens in new tab). If you need adjustments, contact the Recruitment Team on [contact hidden] or [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16. Education phase: Secondary school. School size: 940 pupils enrolled. Age range: 11 to 16. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a rewarding and friendly environment to work in with staff who always put the children first and are dedicated to 'Inspiring and Creating Futures for All'. Our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) are an established team consisting of Headteacher, two Deputy Headteachers and three Assistant Headteachers.

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