Head of Year
Breckland School, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0PE28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Jan or Feb 2026
Closing date
21 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 5, SP 16-20 (FTE: £32,596 - £36,362 / Actual: £27,255 - £30,404 per annum)
Additional allowances
N/A
Head of Year job summary
Head of Year (Non-Teacher)
Start Date: January/February 2026
Salary: Grade 5, SP16-20 (FTE: £32,596 - £36,362 / Actual: £27,255 - £30,404 per annum)
Contract Term: Permanent, part-time - 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Location: Breckland School, Crown Street, Brandon, IP27 0PE
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Year who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our students. We are looking for a highly effective colleague who works hard and has high standards.
Breckland was praised by Ofsted during its Good inspection in November 2022, “Pupils’ opinions and concerns are taken seriously. Pupils are polite and considerate to others. Poor behaviour is not a concern for pupils. Staff deal with behaviour consistently well. Lessons are calm and rarely disrupted. Pupils focus on their learning. They want to do well.”
The successful candidate will work alongside and support the student support team to promote and improve student behaviour, attendance and welfare. Our Heads of Year are also Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. Breckland School is a good and improving school well regarded by the local community with whom it works closely. Staff enjoy working here and our students are well behaved and keen to learn.
Why do you want to be a Head of Year at Breckland School? The answer is a simple one, this is an exciting opportunity to join our school following its “Good” Ofsted inspection in November 2022, to help achieve ‘excellence’ in all we do, and this includes our people.
We will offer:
· Job satisfaction through making a positive impact on our student’s lives
· Friendly and supportive working environment
· Supportive and positive management
· Investment in your training and development
· Excellent career development opportunities in our school and across the trust
· Wellbeing support service and staff wellbeing day
· Trust wide professional development and wellbeing day for all staff
You will work as part of an experienced and friendly team who collaborate and work together. It is important to belong at work and the work you do is relied upon by our students, so even small positive differences which are made, make people very happy. We want to ensure you have a good work life balance and one of the ways we achieve this is by having a two-week autumn half term.
You can view a full list of requirements and further information about the school and Trust in the candidate pack. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply as we may be able to support you in any areas for development or we may have alternative roles that are a good fit for you. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
At Unity Schools Partnership our objective is to smash through barriers to make remarkable change happen. We pride ourselves on being an educational organisation that puts children first, going the extra mile for the vulnerable and disadvantaged, and every one of us has an impact on unlocking our students’ potential. We are committed to providing a working environment where our employees can grow and thrive. We value collaboration, wellbeing, diversity, equality and work-life balance. Throughout our diverse family of schools and within our vibrant central hub we nurture talent, whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking to grow your expertise.
We would encourage applicants to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Mr Benjamin Willgress, Deputy Headteacher, bwillgress@brecklandschool.co.uk or via school reception on 01842 819501.
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st January 2026, 09:00am
Interviews: Wednesday 28th January 2026
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Breckland School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 613 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Breckland School website
11-16 Secondary School in Brandon, West Suffolk.
Ofsted Good.
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