Assistant Year Lead

Chiltern Hills Academy, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RG

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 May 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: £31,424.00 Annually (FTE) Salary will be pro rata as the role is Term-time

Assistant Year Lead job summary

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Assistant Year Leader to join our secondary school pastoral team.

Working closely with the Academic Year Leader, you will play a key role in supporting the academic progress, well-being and behaviour of a designated year group. You will help monitor student achievement, promote positive behaviour for learning, and provide targeted support for students.

This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to succeed. You will work collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies to raise standards and ensure every student is able to thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting student progress, attendance, behaviour and well-being
• Working with tutors, families and external agencies
• Contributing to safeguarding, inclusion and pastoral support systems
• Assisting with events, admissions and day-to-day year group management

The ideal candidate will:

• Be organised and able to manage multiple priorities
• Show resilience and remain calm under pressure
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be committed to improving outcomes for all students
• Support behaviour, attendance, and student well-being
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and protecting children

Why Join Us:

Free Parking on Site

Forget the daily struggle for a parking spot. Our onsite parking is free, ample, and exclusively available to our staff, ensuring you have a hassle-free start to your day.

Bespoke CPD Opportunities

We understand that professional growth is paramount. That’s why we offer tailored Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities designed to enhance your skills and knowledge, propelling your career forward.

Enhanced PPA Time

This extra time allows you to focus on creating impactful learning experiences without the rush.

Subscription to The National College

This resource provides access to a wealth of courses and webinars, keeping you informed and inspired.

Leadership Development Opportunities

We support your ambitions with development programs that prepare and qualify you for leadership roles within our academy and beyond.

Career Progression

We believe in recognising and nurturing talent. Progression opportunities within the academy are abundant for the right candidate, with clear pathways to advance your career in education.

Join us and be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

Chiltern Hills reserves the right to select applications prior to the closing date.

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 Chiltern Hills Academy

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1073 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chiltern Hills Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chiltern-hills-academy

Chiltern Hills Academy is a Church of England, co-educational secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. There are circa 1025 students on the school roll, approximately 100 of whom study in the sixth form. Chiltern Hills Academy converted to academy status in 2011 and is jointly sponsored by the Diocese of Oxford and Buckinghamshire County Council.
We are situated in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire in the Chiltern Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close to the M40 and the M25, Chesham is on the end of Metropolitan line of the London Underground and is 28 miles north-west of London. There is ample parking on-site. Renting here is cheaper than in central London and if you enjoy travelling, it takes about 40 minutes by car to Heathrow.
The Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park and an open-air heated swimming pool are just some of the many public amenities available in the town. Chesham is renowned for its community spirit and there are many recreational and community groups catering for the diverse and active population.

Chiltern Hills Academy aims to provide an environment that excites, motivates and challenges students, encouraging lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them. The secondary school is founded on Christian values and principles, with an ethos that promotes personal responsibility, self-respect, respect for the beliefs and views of others, self-confidence and a commitment to success and achievement.
Principal
Tim Dobbs

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