7 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    3 July 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of year or phase

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

43,308.00 - 45,852.00

Deputy Head of Year job summary

Term Time + 2 weeks | Part Time (0.6)

St Paul’s Way secondary School and Sixth Form is an exceptional school where all our students matter, where expectations of all the members within our community are high and where achievement and fulfilment are valued and sought after. 

We have exceptional standards for all the students in our care as we believe every child has the right to a transformational education. We ensure these standards through:  

  • A standard of 100% for students achieved through staff modelling 
  • Silent structured transitions from line ups 
  • Non-negotiable routines across all lessons
  • Centralised models of positive recognition and stepped consequences  
  • Centralised recognition of learners used to nudge norms
  • Rigorous attendance tracking and support for all students 
  • A comprehensive data model used to inform our pastoral strategy for intervention and support 
  • As a result, we can offer   

  • A calm environment to work in  
  • Students enthusiastic about learning 
  • Classrooms free of low-level disruption 
  • Reduced workload through our centralised approach
  • We are looking to recruit a Deputy Head of Year; you will play a key role in supporting the following areas within your cohort: 

  • Attendance and punctualiity 
  • Behaviour and standards 
  • Safeguarding and wellbeing 
  • Raising progress and attainment levels  
  • We want to hear from you if you are:  

  • Hard working and determined 
  • Passionate about providing outstanding pastoral care 
  • Able to develop strong working relationships with students, parents and staff 
  • Resilient  
  • Development, workload and flexible working 

    At SPW we have shaped a working environment that places staff wellbeing at its centre, based on priortising pastoral care across the school without compromising teaching and learning. To all staff we pledge: 

    An all-school approach to behaviour management that is led by an experienced and well-resourced pastoral team 

  • Protected collaborative planning time for staff in all teams 
  • Considered and impactful line management for all staff 
  • Flexible working including opportunities for part-time work and flexible planning time onsite/offsite 
  • A high achieving, dynamic and professional sixth form that provides extensive development opportunities 
  • Beyond this, our collaborative ethos encompasses everyone at the school. Teaching and non-teaching staff work together. 

    For more information on our school can be on our website Secondary - St Paul's Way 

    Early applications are appreciated as interviews will be arranged as and when suitable applications are received. 

    St Paul’s Way Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check. 

    https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding 

    https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct 

    In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks. 

    Applications will be considered as they are received, and we may interview suitable candidates before 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.

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    About St Paul's Way Trust School

    School type
    Academy, ages 4 to 18
    Education phase
    All through school
    School size
    1884 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    4 to 18
    Ofsted report
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    School location

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