Head of Year (non-teaching)

The Royal Sutton School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7DY

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 December 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,570 - £43,149 FTE, actual salary £31,143 - £37,779 per annum

Head of Year (non-teaching) job summary

The Royal Sutton School is seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and caring Head of Year (Non-Teaching) to join our dedicated pastoral team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people, promoting positive behaviour and helping students achieve their full potential. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, teaching staff, parents and external agencies, you will play a key role in supporting the welfare, attendance, behaviour and personal development of students within your allocated year group.

As a visible and approachable presence around the school, you will build positive relationships with students, providing guidance, encouragement and support while helping to create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

Key responsibilities

Provide day-to-day pastoral support and guidance to students within your allocated year group.

Monitor and promote excellent student attendance, punctuality and engagement.

Support the implementation of the school's behaviour expectations, addressing concerns and promoting positive attitudes.

Build positive relationships with students, parents and carers, acting as a key point of contact for pastoral matters.

Work closely with teaching staff and senior leaders to identify and support students who may be experiencing difficulties.

Coordinate appropriate interventions and work with external agencies where necessary.

Monitor student welfare, safeguarding concerns and wellbeing, following school policies and procedures.

Support the organisation and delivery of year-group activities, assemblies and other pastoral initiatives.

Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports relating to attendance, behaviour and student progress.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of working with young people in an educational, pastoral or similar setting.

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and families.

Can manage challenging situations calmly, fairly and confidently.

Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.

Demonstrates empathy, resilience and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

Can work effectively as part of a team and use their initiative when working independently.

Has a good understanding of safeguarding and the importance of promoting student welfare.

What we can offer

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives and experiences of young people.

A supportive and committed team who work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for students.

A positive working environment where staff wellbeing and professional development are valued.

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of employee benefits.

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

How to apply

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Stephen Clarkson, Lead Practitioner, via email stephen.clarkson@trss.bham.sch.uk or call 0121 378 1946. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.

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 The Royal Sutton School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 966 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Royal Sutton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-willmott-school-sutton-coldfield

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