Head of Year
The Spires College, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
25 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS + TLR 1a (Currently £10,174)
Additional allowances
TLR 1a (currently £10174)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Head of Year to join our Extended Leadership Team at The Spires College. The successful candidate will start as Head of Year 7 and will stay with their year group throughout the students’ first five years at the College.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring teacher who is ready for the next step in their career. It would suit an ambitious teacher who has established themselves as an excellent classroom practitioner with strong interpersonal skills and is now seeking the opportunity to further progress in their career.
At The Spires College we strongly believe in the power of education to transform lives. If you always aim to inspire and enthuse students and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people by improving students’ experience beyond your own classroom then please come and join us.
What the school offers its staff
The College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. The facilities and resources at The Spires College are excellent and as a school we are committed to staff’s professional development and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners.
We offer:
- the opportunity to be part of a successful and supportive Extended Leadership Team;
- excellent professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities;
- a high level of support for all new staff;
- the opportunity to work to your own initiative whilst receiving ample guidance and support;
- the opportunity to take a leading role in ensuring teachers retain their professional autonomy;
- a friendly, supportive environment;
- a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities;
- An exceptional staff benefits package including: access to the Local Government Pension Scheme; free 24/7 counselling, legal and information line; critical incident advice and telephone support; online health portal; and free onsite gym access.
- A free annual flu vaccination.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The College is committed to safeguarding and to the promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Spires College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1131 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Spires College website
- Email address
- jobs@thespirescollege.com
- Phone number
- 01803 400660
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 bilateral school with a selective stream.
We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.
We are committed the professional development of our staff and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners.
The College is committed to safeguarding all of its students. All staff are required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures and regularly undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Arranging a visit to The Spires College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@thespirescollege.com.
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