Head of Year (non teaching)
Kingsmeadow Community School, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9NXDeadline is today
Start date details
As soon as possible.
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 March 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
- £36,363.00 - £39,152.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade H, Points 25-28. Salary shown is FTE and should be pro rata to TTO+2weeks
Head of Year (non teaching) job summary
Due to a member of our team achieving a promoted role in another school, we are excited to offer this opportunity to join Kingsmeadow Community School. The successful candidate will be joining a supportive and experienced team. The year group to which this Head of Year is assigned will be open to discussion, taking into account the needs of year groups and skill sets within the team. This is in line with our annual year group and pastoral lead review
The development of the non-teaching pastoral team at Kingsmeadow Community School has been integral to our ongoing improvements in student behaviour, attendance and outcomes. We have invested significantly in our pastoral support team over the past year, both in terms of staffing and of professional development and this is continuing.
The Heads of Year are the core pastoral support and point of contact for students and their families. They are highly skilled individuals with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in ensuring the best possible educational experience for young people. Managed by teaching leaders, they liaise skilfully with teaching staff to promote academic excellence for all students. They are also the conduit for student mental health and wellbeing support, promoting positive learning behaviours linked to our core values of integrity, resilience and respect.
The role comes with substantial school-led development and the expectation of a personal commitment to seeking personal professional development opportunities.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, hard-working and driven who has:
An ability to build strong collaborative relationships with pupils and staff.
An understanding of the impact that excellent student support has on enhancing the educational experience and academic outcomes of children.
Effective communication skills.
An organised, practical and common-sense approach to work.
An unwavering belief in the power of education to open future doors of opportunity for every child.
In return, we can offer:
A commitment to managing staff workload and wellbeing.
A friendly and supportive working environment.
A commitment to opportunities for your professional development.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged prior to submitting an application.
For further details or to book a visit, please contact the Office Manager, Michelle Lane on mlane@kingsmeadow.org.uk, 0191 4606004 ext. 222 or visit the Job Vacancies section on our school website: www.kingsmeadow.org.uk
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and appointments are made subject to enhanced DBS disclosure
Closing Date: Noon onMonday 20th April 2026
Interview Dates: During week commencing Monday 27th April 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
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
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 Kingsmeadow Community School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 911 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kingsmeadow Community School website
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