Head of Year
Sir Thomas Fremantle School, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3GH26 days remaining to apply
Closing date
14 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS / UPS & TLR 2b
Additional allowances
MPS / UPS & TLR 2b
Head of Year job summary
The Role
We are seeking an exceptional individual who is passionate about ensuring students have the best possible school experience and receive the support they need to thrive. At STFS, we believe every student deserves success, and we are committed to building strong relationships with students and their families so we can support them effectively throughout their time with us.
In this role, you will work closely with a dedicated year group, providing consistent guidance and support. You’ll be backed by the Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour, Culture, and Safeguarding, as well as a pastoral assistant. We are committed to your professional growth, offering high-quality training opportunities to help you develop and excel in the role.
The ideal candidate will foster a positive ethos, uphold high expectations, and provide targeted support to students who need it most. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will engage regularly with students, families, and colleagues. You will model outstanding classroom practice and play a key role in guiding and supporting your year group tutors.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in Science or Maths.
About Sir Thomas Fremantle School
Sir Thomas Fremantle School is a thriving 11-16 secondary school located in North Buckinghamshire, serving a close-knit local community. We are easily accessible from Milton Keynes and Aylesbury and benefit from excellent facilities, with a modern school building that opened in 2017.
Our mission is simple: to provide every student with an outstanding education that inspires and equips them for the next stage of their journey. With around 700 students, we pride ourselves on knowing each individual well and fostering a strong sense of community that is at the heart of our school.
We believe that great schools are built on great staff. Your professional development and wellbeing are priorities for us. You will have access to high-quality training, opportunities to grow, and a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation. We want you to flourish in your role and feel proud of the impact you make every day.
Next Steps
We would love to welcome you for a visit so you can meet our wonderful students and experience the warmth and ambition of our school community first-hand.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Kate Duckmanton, PA to the Headteacher, at kate.duckmanton@sirthomasfremantle.org.
STFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
Please note that we do not accept CVs; applications must be submitted via MyNewTerm.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
STFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Sir Thomas Fremantle School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 632 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sir Thomas Fremantle School website
STFS is a welcoming and caring school that is oversubscribed and academically successful. Our GCSE results place us firmly as one of the top performing non-selective schools across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. Being a small school, we have a unique opportunity to get to know each of our young people and their families, to develop a genuinely personalised approach to their learning and to offer the very best in academic rigour and pastoral care.
The students at STFS benefit from highly qualified and committed staff who understand the various challenges that young people face. The smaller class sizes and relationships that are deep rooted in mutual respect mean that students at STFS are more than a statistic. They feel valued and are keen to learn. We are committed to providing an environment where learners can learn and teachers can teach.
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