Head of Year (Non-Teaching)

Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4XA

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,418.00 - £34,441.00 Annually (Actual)

Head of Year (Non-Teaching) job summary

Working closely with students, families, form tutors and senior leaders, you will provide high-quality pastoral leadership and ensure that every student feels supported, valued and able to thrive. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people, removing barriers to learning and making a tangible difference to students’ lives every day.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient individual who:

• Has experience working with young people and supporting their welfare, behaviour and personal development
• Can lead and manage pastoral processes such as attendance, punctuality, behaviour and safeguarding
• Builds strong, positive relationships with students, parents/carers and external agencies
• Is organised, proactive and confident in managing sensitive situations professionally
• Works effectively as part of a team and can use their own initiative
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, high expectations and student success

Experience of working in a school or similar setting is desirable, as is training in pastoral support, counselling strategies or leadership.

What We Offer

At Kingsway Park High School and the Altus Education Partnership, we are committed to developing and supporting our staff. We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive school community with a strong sense of purpose
• High-quality induction, training and ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school improvement and pastoral innovation
• A generous holiday entitlement (term time only working)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Benefits Programme, including Cycle to Work and Employee Assistance Programme
• Modern facilities and a welcoming working environment

Kingsway Park High School is a vibrant, diverse school where staff are valued and students are at the heart of everything we do.

How to apply

Please apply via My New Term through our website: Our Vacancies - Altus Education Partnership

Closing date: Friday 6th February 2026 (Midday)
Interviews: Thursday 12th February 2026

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

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 Kingsway Park High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1320 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsway Park High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsway-park-high-school

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