Assistant Head of Year

Ormskirk School, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2AT

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

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: £28,142.00 - £32,061.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 6 SCP 11-19

Assistant Head of Year job summary

Are you looking for a role where each day is different, filled with experiences that are both challenging, enjoyable and fulfilling? A role where you go home with a sense of reward and achievement? An opportunity has arisen at Ormskirk School to join our school as an Assistant Head of Year to help support students within the school from a pastoral and behaviour perspective.

We are looking for a dedicated, proactive individual with a passion for working with children, who has a commitment to ensure that all children make the best possible progress in their academic, social and independent skills. Why you?

You are creative, flexible and kind in your approach to supporting children to achieve their best

You demonstrate good communication skills and show commitment to working in a caring, supportive team

You have a clear understanding of the importance of safeguarding We welcome staff who share our commitment to help children experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

ROLE DETAILS

This role is full time (37 hrs), permanent and term time only plus two weeks. Hours are 8:30-4:30pm Monday to Thursday and Fridays 8:30- 4:00pm.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete the ‘mynewterm’ online application form and include a personal statement to support your application and outline the relevant skills and experience you can bring to Endeavour Learning Trust.

Applications should be submitted by 9am on Wednesday 18th March 2026.

Interviews are to be held on Friday 20th March 2026.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Mrs May, Heads PA at k.may@ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ormskirk School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormskirk School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormskirk-school

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