Head of Year and KS4 Lead

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9PW

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  15 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £36603 - £40471
• Additional allowances:

  Key Benefits of working for Aldridge Education ; 🌟 Join the Aldridge Education Family! 🌟 ; Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks? Here's why working for Aldridge Education is the right choice for you: ; ✨ Aldridge Benefits Scheme – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you! ; 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits. ; 💬 Employee Assistance Programme – Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it. ; ⏰ Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you. ; 🚗 Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered. ; 🌿 Generous Annual Leave – Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years! ; 🏦 Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme. ; 🤝 Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!

Head of Year and KS4 Lead job summary

🌟 Head of Year – Be the Difference at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy🌟

Inspire. Support. Lead. Transform.

Are you passionate about shaping young lives, supporting families, and driving a culture of excellence? At BACA, we’re looking for a dedicated, dynamic, and compassionate Head of Year to become a cornerstone of our pastoral and academic team. As a Head of Year, you'll be more than a manager — you'll be a mentor, a guide, and a leader. Your influence will stretch across classrooms, corridors, and beyond, helping to shape the future of every student in your care. This is a non-teaching role.

💡 What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a passionate individual with a strong moral purpose, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to student wellbeing and achievement. Your ability to lead with empathy and inspire resilience will be central to your success.

🎯 This is your opportunity to be part of something powerful — to lead with heart, serve with purpose, and help students find their voice and their future.

👉 Ready to lead with impact? Apply today and take your next step at BACA

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 Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 813 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brighton Aldridge Community Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brighton-aldridge-community-academy

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) is a sponsored academy and is part of the Aldridge Education MAT. We are a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational academy in Brighton, East Sussex. We specialists in Sports and Entrepreneurship.

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