Head of Year (Non-Teaching)
Blue Coat Church of England Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2ND10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:00am-3:40pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC 24-28
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and highly organised Head of Year to join our dedicated pastoral team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people and ensuring every student can thrive both academically and personally.
As a key member of the pastoral team, you will provide outstanding support for a designated year group, promoting excellent attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding whilst helping to remove barriers to learning. You will work closely with students, families, staff and external agencies to ensure all young people are safe, supported and successful.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the pastoral care and welfare of a year group.
- Act as the first point of contact for parents and carers on pastoral matters.
- Monitor and support student attendance, behaviour and wellbeing.
- Investigate and resolve student concerns, including bullying and safeguarding issues.
- Develop and implement pastoral support plans.
- Work collaboratively with staff and external agencies to support vulnerable students.
- Lead year group meetings, assemblies and rewards initiatives.
- Promote high expectations, positive relationships and an inclusive culture.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with secondary-aged students in a pastoral, behaviour, attendance or student support role.
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Can build effective relationships with young people, families and colleagues.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
- Has high expectations and a genuine commitment to helping every student succeed.
- Can work flexibly and effectively within a busy school environment.
What the school offers its staff
Blue Coat Church of England Academy is one of the
oldest educational establishments in Walsall, is well-respected and valued by
the community it serves. We operate on a
very collaborative approach to school improvement working with a range of other
schools and nationally recognised trainers.
The school is very proud of the family ethos which pervades all aspects
of its work, which is grounded in Christian values
Why Join Us?
We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, high-quality professional development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people every day. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, strong community values and commitment to excellence.
Further information about the job
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Blue Coat Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 967 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Blue Coat Church of England Academy website
- Email address
- applications@bluecoatacademy.org
- Phone number
- 01922 720558
Comprehensive Church of England Academy.
Arranging a visit to Blue Coat Church of England Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@bluecoatacademy.org.
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