14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    9 October 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    25 September 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

£32,046.00 - £34,811.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary approx. £27,443 - £29,811 per annum

Head of Year (Non Teaching) job summary

Head of Year — Looe Community Academy

Lead in one of the UK's most stunning coastal settings at Looe Community Academy, home of "Beyond Paradise" — a small, ambitious 11-16 secondary school entering a time of exciting change. We're seeking an enthusiastic Head of Year to provide pastoral leadership, support student wellbeing, and help every child thrive by the sea.

About Us

Looe Community Academy is a small but vibrant 11-16 secondary school situated on the breathtaking south-east coast of Cornwall. Under dynamic leadership, we're entering an exciting new era, united by a clear moral purpose: to provide the very best education for every student in our care.

Our school community is built on the values of Respect, Resilience, Responsibility, and Kindness. These aren't just words on a wall - they are at the heart of everything we do, guiding our culture, relationships, and expectations.

We believe the pastoral team plays a vital role in supporting students to thrive and there's no better place to do that than here.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed, and talented Head of Year to join our dedicated team. As Head of Year, you will provide leadership and support for students within your assigned year groups, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with students, families, teaching staff and external agencies to create a positive and inclusive environment where every student can succeed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a school where your voice is heard, your work is valued, and your wellbeing is a genuine priority.

Why Join Us?

A stunning coastal location - work just minutes from the beach in a town celebrated for its natural beauty.

A school on the rise - be part of something special as we build a brighter future for our students.

A supportive and friendly team who share your commitment to excellence.

Excellent professional development opportunities and career progression.

A chance to work in a school where relationships matter, and where students are keen to learn and grow.

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.

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About Looe Community Academy

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
513 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Our Academy is situated in the historic fishing town of Looe on Cornwall’s outstanding south eastern coastline, serving the beautiful coastal and rural villages and hamlets and is just a scenic, 30 minute drive from Plymouth.

Assessed by Ofsted in January 2024 as a good school, the Academy is an inclusive secondary community school delivering Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 to 510 students aged 11-16 and of mixed ability.

Our mission is to create and sustain a caring learning community of high quality, where everyone is valued for who they are and what they may become. Enshrined in Cornish, the Academy motto is “bydh gwella gylli” (be the best you can be).

Be a part of our journey to outstanding.

Looe Community Academy and SMART are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, health screening and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

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