Head of Year

  • Aspire People
  • Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
  • Jan 15, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

Head of Year (Non-Teaching) - Start ASAP until Easter in the first instance

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with pastoral/behaviour experience who is keen to make a significant contribution to the development of students in a Bury Secondary School.

We are looking for a resilient and passionate Head of Year to support pupils achieve their full potential starting ASAP. If you have experience pastorally or as a head of year, please get in touch!

You will have high expectations as a Head of Year, supporting students to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

You will promote excellent behaviour and attendance, acting as a key positive support for students in your year group. This position is until Easter in the first instance so you must be available to start ASAP.

Head of Year - About the role
  • Support students in an emotional, academic and social capacity
  • Uphold excellent standards for behaviour and attendance
  • Promote the schools values and ethos
  • Deal with any safeguarding concerns appropriately and sensitively
  • Work with class teachers and senior leaders to support pupils
  • Liaise with parents regarding progress
  • Encourage and motivate pupils
  • Long term position - ASAP start
  • Paid £120-£155 per day
Head of Year - Requirements
  • Relevant pastoral experience working in KS3 and KS4.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Resilience and empathy
  • Excellent behaviour management skills

If you are passionate about making a difference and would like to find out more about this non-teaching head of year position, please apply now!

Send your CV to Holly at Aspire People.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.