Assistant Head of Year (Non-Teaching)
Brompton Academy, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HTThis job expired on 17 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
17 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 July 2025
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
- £21,935.00 - £24,669.00 Annually (Actual) (£26,233 - £29,503 FTE)
Assistant Head of Year (Non-Teaching) job summary
Job Summary:
The Assistant Head of Year (Non-Teaching) plays a key role in supporting the pastoral leadership of students in a specific year group. This role is focused on the administration, organization, and well-being of students, ensuring that they are supported throughout their academic and personal development. The Assistant Head of Year will work closely with the Head of Year, pastoral staff, teachers, and external agencies to create a positive and productive environment for students.
Key Responsibilities:
Pastoral Care & Student Well-being:
1. Assist in the development and implementation of pastoral care systems to support the well-being of students.
2. Monitor the attendance, behaviour, and progress of students, and provide targeted interventions where necessary.
3. Provide support for students facing personal or emotional challenges, ensuring that appropriate referrals and actions are taken.
4. Act as a point of contact for students who require guidance or support outside of the classroom.
Data Management & Reporting:
1. Maintain accurate records of student attendance, behaviour, academic progress, and well-being.
2. Assist with the collection, analysis, and reporting of data to track student outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
3. Support the Head of Year in creating regular reports for senior leadership, parents, and other stakeholders.
Communication & Collaboration:
1. Liaise regularly with parents/carers to provide updates on student progress, behaviour, and well-being.
2. Work closely with teaching staff to ensure that student needs are being met both academically and pastorally.
3. Support the coordination of meetings with external agencies, such as social services, counsellors, and educational psychologists, as required.
Student Engagement & Development:
1. Assist in organizing and leading extracurricular activities, year group events, and enrichment programs.
2. Support the delivery of Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PSHE) education and other programs designed to support student development.
3. Encourage student leadership opportunities and support initiatives aimed at developing student responsibility and independence.
Behaviour and Discipline:
1. Monitor and support the management of student behaviour across the year group, ensuring adherence to t school’s behaviour policy.
2. Work with the Head of Year and senior staff to implement appropriate disciplinary actions when required, ensuring consistency and fairness.
3. Assist in the implementation of restorative practices and strategies to resolve conflicts and improve student relationships.
Administrative Support:
1. Assist in the organization of year group activities, including trips, events, and assemblies.
2. Support the Head of Year with administrative tasks such as managing schedules, communicating with staff, and ensuring that policies and procedures are followed.
3. Coordinate the distribution of key information to students, staff, and parents.
Person Specification:
Experience: Previous experience in a pastoral, administrative, or student support role within an educational setting is highly desirable.
Skills & Qualities:
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Empathy and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection protocols.
Qualifications:
A good level of education (e.g., GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics).
A relevant qualification in student support, pastoral care, or a related field would be an advantage.
Personal Attributes:
Approachable and calm under pressure.
Proactive and able to take initiative.
Committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and safe school environment.
The successful applicant will be coming to a multi-academy trust wide supportive learning environment, characterised by open management, and in the knowledge that they will enjoy the full support and care of the pragmatic (and down to earth) leadership team. We have a dynamic, innovative team of professional staff who want to make a difference to the lives, aspirations and opportunities of our young people. We would encourage applicants to visit the UKAT website to view the many employee benefits on offer https://www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk/careers-with-ukat
Brompton Academy is an extremely popular oversubscribed academy with a current Ofsted rating of Good and a 400+ Adult learner education programme. We have fantastic new buildings, with outstanding facilities, and Apple technologies for all, enabling us to enhance and support cutting edge learning strategies required for continuous improvement. Brompton Academy is proud of its comprehensive website and would encourage applicants to visit for further information http://www.bromptonacademy.org.uk/
HOW TO APPLY
Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification and you will use your application to tell us how your current skills and experience meet the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role.
We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexuality, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.
For any other queries about the role please email recruitment@ukat.org
CVs will not be accepted
Deadline for applications: applications will be considered upon receipt
The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment, will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.
About Brompton Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1382 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brompton Academy website
Brompton Academy is an extremely popular oversubscribed academy with a 400+ Adult learner education programme. We have fantastic new buildings, with outstanding facilities, and Apple technologies for all, enabling us to enhance and support cutting edge learning strategies required for continuous improvement. Brompton Academy is proud of its comprehensive website and would encourage applicants to visit for further
information.
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