Head of Year (Level Lead)
The UCL Academy, Camden, NW3 3AQ11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
6 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
18 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of year or phase
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Art and design, Biology, Business studies, Chemistry, Computing, Design and technology, Drama, Economics, English, Food technology, Geography, German, History, Humanities, Languages, Mathematics, Physics, Religious education, Science, Social sciences, Sociology, Spanish
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 8.15am-4.30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £38,766-£50,288
Pay scale
- M1-M6
Additional allowances
£9,500 allowance
£900 teacher allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a passionate and resilient Teaching Head of Year (Level Lead) to join our Academy. This role would suit a teacher who has an interest in developing their pastoral leadership in secondary education and may have worked in a similar role previously. The successful candidate will benefit from a reduced timetable. The ability to teach Science would be an advantage, but not essential for this position. We will consider applicants from all subjects taught at the Academy.
As a Head of Year (Level Lead) for one of the Academy's year groups, you will work closely with senior management focusing on pastoral care, punctuality, attendance, behaviour and conduct, academic progress and developing whole school strategies in line with Academy improvements.
The ability to deal with issues and difficult situations assertively, utilising tact and diplomacy to sensitively diffuse emotionally charged situations is essential. The post will also require an individual who is understanding, caring and able to give students the confidence to bring their issues to you; as well as collaborate with parents and liaison with external agencies.
What the school offers its staff
- State-of-the-art classroom technology, including our unique Superstudios
- Unlimited access to opportunities for self-development and intensive weekly Continuing Professional Learning;
- A whole school wellbeing strategy;
- An exclusive partnership with UCL where staff have access to unrivalled University libraries and resources;
- A generous health care plan, including reimbursement for optical, dental, physiotherapy, 24/7 GP access and counselling services
- Cycle to Work scheme with ample space for bike storage and Transport for London Season ticket loans available upon request.
- An ambitious and forward thinking ethos.
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
-Health check and/or occupational health referral
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The UCL Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1095 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The UCL Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@uclacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02074493080
The UCL Academy is sponsored by UCL, a world-class, multifaculty, research-led university. UCL's vision is an innovative Academy for pupils aged 11 to 18. We are a comprehensive, co-educational, non-denominational, fully inclusive and an active member of the Camden family of schools.
The Academy is an exciting place for young people to learn and develop as individuals. It offers a high quality, broad and balanced curriculum which is appropriate for pupils of all abilities, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, social background or faith. Most importantly, it provides an environment in which all pupils are supported to achieve their full potential, and to contribute positively to the community in which they live. The Academy strives for excellence in teaching and learning across the curriculum; develop strong specialisms in mathematics, science and, with a focus on modern foreign languages, provide an education which prepares pupils for "global citizenship". Strong links with community, scientific and cultural organisations, as well as with UCL, are particular features of the Academy.
The UCL Academy is an exciting, stimulating place to learn, with a curriculum which focuses on problem-solving, skills development and 'real world' issues and ideas. Students have the opportunity to undertake extensive project work, and to participate in community activities as well as internships and international exchanges.
The sponsor is keen that the Academy should support all students to develop responsibility for their learning, ensuring that they continue to be challenged and stimulated by their learning throughout their time at the Academy.
The UCL Academy has a strong focus on community and belonging. Students are members of both a house (the Academy has five) and a mentor group: a small group of students, who meet together regularly and who are 'mentored' by a member of staff. Houses provide a focus for intra-school activities; mentor groups ensure that students build strong support networks, including with their staff mentor to enable them to tackle the challenges young people encounter during their Academy lives.
UCL, as sponsor, provides a comprehensive programme of activities and support to enhance teaching at the UCL Academy. This includes lectures and masterclasses from UCL academics in subjects across the curriculum; visits to UCL; and access to the university's extensive resources, including laboratories and libraries. There is also advice for Key Stage 4 students and Sixth Form students on routes into further and higher education, including support with the higher education entry process from UCL admissions tutors, and contact with UCL students acting as tutors and mentors.
Arranging a visit to The UCL Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@uclacademy.co.uk.
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