Assistant Head of Year
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JRThis job expired on 20 April 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
26 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC20 - NJC24 (£32,597- £35,412) pro rata. Actual Salary £28,002-£30,420.
What skills and experience we're looking for
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
- Be able to work effectively within a team
- Have experience of working under pressure to deadlines
- Be competent in working with technology
- Have experience working with children and young people
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Be able to relate to students and parents/carers
- Be able to supervise and support students who have a range of needs
- Have good communication, numeracy and literacy skills
- Have good IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft packages
- Have a commitment to professional development
- Have excellent organisational and time management skills
ESSENTIAL PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Be able to actively support and promote the Christian Ethos of the Academy
- Have the ability to establish good working relationships with staff and other stakeholders
- Have the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students
- Be willing to undergo training as necessary
- Have energy, ambition and enthusiasm for oneself and the students in your care
- Have a commitment to an inclusive ethos with the belief that ‘every student counts’
- Be flexible with an ability to respond to emerging initiatives which support students learning
- Have a commitment to making a difference with a positive ‘can do’ outlook
- Be adaptable and resilient
- Be proactive in supporting colleagues
- Possess a good sense of humour
- Be professional in relation to conduct, appearance, punctuality and attendance
- Be able to work alone and as part of a team
SAFEGUARDING
St Wilfrid’s C of E Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
What the school offers its staff
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
- NJC pay scale: NJC20 – NJC24 (£32,597- £35,412) pro rata. Actual Salary £28,002-£30,420.
- Local Government pension scheme.
- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1483 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- knightingale@saintwilfrids.com
An 11-18, consistently high attaining Church of England Academy in the North West.
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